From the Inside Out: A Poetic Journey

By B.V. Smith

Is a collection of poetic stories that takes the reader on a journey from within the depths of the heart and soul.

From the beginning to the end

Life is all about the journey.

The trials and tribulations

The highs, the lows, the pain and the joy.

Each new experience is another step on the path.

We all have a journey in life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 9, 2004
• ISBN: 9781462833382

B.V. Smith

B.V. Smith, has written poetry most of her life. What started as a few occasional entries in a journal, quickly evolved into numerous rhythmic creations. Since 2002, she continues to create greeting cards for all occasions. Her first book of poems, titled, From The Inside Out (a poetic journey), was published by Xlibris in 2004. Employed for many years by a major airline, she enjoys traveling as much as writing. Many of these poems and prose were written during her travels. B.V. Smith resides in Northern New Jersey with her family and is currently working on a novel.

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Contents

Acknowledgments

From The Inside Out

LOVE

Us

The Ultimate Climax

Yes, I Love You

Let’s

Inside Out

United

Love of My Life

A Mother’s Love

FAMILY

Soul of my Soul

Grandma Granny Mama

Soul of My Soul

My Mother—My Best Friend

More Than A Friend

Sister Dear

To My Father

To My Husband

CHANGES

What Are We Going To Do?

F.Y.I

Dear X

Give and Take

Change

Trust

SPIRITUAL

I Am Not Alone

Thank You

When Sampson Prays

POETIC STORIES

Lost and Found

The War Zone

Maybe Tomorrow

Sky Gypsy

Dedicated to

My Grandparents, Ada and Marren

My Parents, Ethel and John

Acknowledgments

I am truly grateful to my family for their love and support all