In My Will to Reach the Sky

By Marc Patrick Garcia

Everyones life is their own story, in which we are the characters involved and God is The Narrator in the overall tale of our lives. In my book, In My Will to Reach the Sky, it is a collection of poems that I began writing since the age of 18 when I discovered my passion for writing poetry. In 2005, I was spiritually and mentally immature to understand the full aspects of lifes endeavors but not too immature to know and experience the emotions that came from it. With much to say, I disentangled my thoughts through pen and paper for only my eyes to see. Now at age 27, I have learned to welcome the challenges that life offers only to know Ive grown from it. It began in stages as an adolescent and continued into adulthood. Most of my family does not know this part of me, which is in part why I now share it with family and friends. This book is about failure and pain, but also about love, strength, redemption, and ambition. This is a story like no other, of a broken spirit seeking salvation from himself. Some poems are more painful than others, but in the end, my faith and point of salvation are unsheathed; my purpose has become transparent and I am now aware to the reason of my existence. Prepare yourselves as I take you along the path I took In My Will to Reach the Sky.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 6, 2013
• ISBN: 9781483675138

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Copyright © 2013 by Marc Patrick Garcia.

Library of Congress Control Number:          2013913460

ISBN:          Hardcover          978-1-4836-7512-1

                     Softcover            978-1-4836-7511-4

                     eBook                  978-1-4836-7513-8

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Contents

Prologue

A JOURNEYMAN’S TAIL

In My Will To Reach The Sky

Journey of a Feather

Cold Whispers

What of Love?

The Unspoken Truth

†Guardian Angel†

All Cuz of U

Eyes of a Soul

Queen of Our Hearts

My Promise

Shooting Star

If my Heart could Talk

An Angel in the Sun

If I fail 2 try

In the Heart of a Soldier

Some birds aren’t meant to be Caged

Leaving my Shadow Behind

Waiting For You

Letter to my family

To my Seed I’ll never know

Things Never Change

And Still I Pray

The Missing Piece

Whatever It Takes

TIME BEHIND THESE WALLS

A Night to Remember

Sometimes I Cry

Your Faith In Me still grows

Mother May I

Band of Brothers

Angel of Mine

The Greatest Love Discovered

Sweet Dreams My Dear Mother

A sister like you

Live by Faith not without

Love of You and I

Fishing For Souls

GOD’s TIME

New Breed

Free From the Inside

Friend Among Few

His Word that we share

Why Is It

Good News

Your Reflection in Me

His Chosen Few

December Sky

The Path Less Traveled

Epilogue

Dedication

Words could not illustrate the amount of emotion I poured into the writing of these poems. Never before have I written such pieces portraying inconceivable feelings of various thoughts. However, without people, places, and things to have been placed in my life by God to challenge me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually; then none of these poems would have been placed in my heart to inscribe. Therefore, I dedicate this book on behalf of those who have encouraged, supported, and influenced me. Please keep in mind that I started writing when I was 18 years of age and have matured a lot since then. In no form or fashion do I want these words to express anything less than gratitude towards those who have helped me evolve into the man I am today. My contrite spirit and forgiving heart only taps into the deepest crevices of my thoughts to pour out the emotions, whether stable or unstable at the time, to give insight as to how my mind has changed. Seven years later, I stand in awe to reread these expressive pieces of collected poems, only to see how my will to survive and adapt has given me unshakeable strength to push through. In my greatest efforts to overcome fear and hate, I am a living testimony of a walking, talking conqueror of both thanks to all of you.

Furthermore, I give much dedication to my mother Maru. Mom, you are absolutely a tremendous blessing to me. The impact you have made in my life is profound and has proven to add continuous strength and hope to my spirit at times I was on a spiritual decline. You have kept me on the right track and have never forsaken me when I would go astray. It has been through the power of Jesus Christ that our relationship has grown as mother and son. Your words of encouragement and truth never cease to remind me of how short our time here on earth is and that the only thing that matters most is the love for each other and the gospel of truth to the world. You are the world’s best mother.

I carry the maximum capacity of love "storge" for my six brothers and my darling sister. I know we have not always been close knit to each other; in fact, we all lived our own lives in the past. However, due to the grace of our Lord, we now share laughs, build memories, and bond like never before. Granted the fact that some have moved away to start their lives, I dedicate this book to you Thomas, Richard, Robert, Walter, Julian, Dimitri, and Marissa for the emotional support you all have given me along the recent years