Our Mind: "The Poetry That Lives"

By James Holland and Joshua Butler

This book is a collection of heartache, hopes, desires, and a little paranoid schizophrenic babble.these are works of what weve learned in assorted relationships and other life experiences. In general, it is a written portrait of our minds innermost thoughts.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 2, 2009
• ISBN: 9781469116259

James Holland

James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. A member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides, he also regularly contributes reviews and articles in national newspapers and magazines. He is the author of Italy's Sorrow: A Year of War, 1944-1945; Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege, 1940-1943; Together We Stand: North Africa 1942-1943 – Turning the Tide in the West; and Heroes: The Greatest Generation and the Second World War. His many interviews with veterans of the Second World War are available at the Imperial War Museum. James Holland is married with two children and lives in Wiltshire.

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To all who read,

We first of all wish to give thanks to you for reading. We must first warn you that in a few of our works have obscene language that we thought to edit, but thought better of it as it gives authenticity in the emotion that inspires the work. We apologize if this offends. With that said there are people who tried to discourage this work that is our dream come true, for this truly is the reward for our years of hard work and dedication. We have finally seen our vision become so much more. Never, if you know what you want, give up.

We would also like to thank those who doubted us for all they did was drive us. We cannot wait for them to read this so that they may choke and drown on their own words, for as you can see, as you read, exactly what their doubt has come to be.

Sincerely,

Joshua butler, James Holland

The Thing About You

When you and I are alone and talking, I see you sitting there insecure and lonely. You may not know that you’re beautiful but you shine brighter than anything imaginable. When you smile the room is warm. Your touch is gentle; your eyes are soft. The compassion you show the world will be rewarded. To list the wonderful things about you I would need eternity. A queen is how you should be treated, no one should speak negative to you for you couldn’t deserve the way you are treated. Love is what you should be shown.

Unforgiving Rage

While I may not know much I do know that I am lost and alone. There is no one, there is no help, there is only sorrow.

Maybe it’s for things not said, maybe it’s paranoia either way it is eating at me. I don’t know how to feel. I am hard, but at the same time it hurts. There is no explanation. Consuming my mind I see her with him. She looks at me but touches him. Why can I not run? There is nowhere to go. I feel the rage pulse through my veins and seep into my mind. If there is no, then there won’t be.

Empty Love

Through my eyes the walls bleed for something I can’t reach. The more I say the less you care. The sooner I’m away the sooner I lose you.

Compassion for someone means more than