Life, My True Love: Pieces of Me

By Dolly Fox Erich

Life is full of challenges, fears, triumphs and true love. You must know what you want and go after it, but not without the challenges of life itself. Lifes trials will test your dreams, your hopes and of course, your faith. But know, that without the tests you have no testimony. Live your life to the fullest extent. God gave it to you. Smile more, worry less, and remember, if at first you dont succeed be determined and keep on trying!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 16, 2015
• ISBN: 9781514413678

Dolly Fox Erich

Dolly Victoria Fox-Erich embarked on a writing adventure, which has been a life-long desire to share her passions and dreams with her loved ones and the world. Much of Dolly’s poetic inspiration derive from personal life experiences involving her beloved family and friends, current events reported daily in the local and national news, and her love for childhood fairy tales. Some of Dolly’s poems focus on the issues of abuse and domestic violence, which give penetrating insight into the characters involved, while others capture her inner soul and touch deeply. Some poems will cause you to laugh out loud, while others will invoke heartfelt memories. By the age of twelve-years old, Dolly’s already vibrant and imaginative mind encouraged her to be a young writer. Dolly had written her ?rst children’s story, “Herby, the Disappearing Elephant”. Dolly received the Editor’s Choice Award by the International Library of Poetry in March, 2006 for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry. A proli?c writer, Dolly has completed over 500 poems. Her poetry exempli?es a unique gift of exhortation and humor that ministers to both her young and old readers. Dolly was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She was married eight years to her ?rst husband, producing three beautiful children. Although the marriage ended in divorce, it opened the door for her to meet and marry the love of her life, William Erich. Dolly and William’s successful and loving relationship lasted 25 years and produced a set of twins. A young widow, Dolly persevered and returned to school, graduating from Robert Morris University in December, 2009 majoring in Paralegal Studies. Prior to her formal education, she worked many years in the legal industry and acquired a wealth of knowledge in the legal ?eld. Dolly’s poems depict her triumphs, failures, and triumphs again, her unwavering fortitude, spiritual strengths, and positive outlook on life, she generously shares with all who read these pages.

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Table of Contents

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter 1

PIECES OF ME, Keep it Real

Abuse, No Excuse

His Weekend Fool

I Remember

He’s So Real

I’ll Never Forget You

If I Could

Widow

My Last Breath

Chapter 2

ISSUES OF LIFE, Tell it like it is

Don’t Text and Drive

Can You Handle the Truth

Communicate

Just Passing Through

No Guarantees

No Immediate Cure

Obama Formation

Only A Test

Recession

Save Me

Stand Before the Judge

Stuff Happens

Work, Work, Work

While I’m Laying Here

Chapter 3

RELATIONSHIPS, Family & Friends

In God’s Hands

An Endless Stream

On Her Birthday

Mother

An Expecting Mom

Father’s Day

Flight 6776

Chapter 4

LOVE, Give of Yourself

My Truest Love

My Truest Love

Don’t Put the Fire Out!

Because I Met You

Around the Corners of Life

Ring of Love

Others Appreciate, What You Take For Granted

Press Past It

What They Do!

Chapter 5

IN THE NEWS, Crime and Tragedies

Mass Shooting

The Enemy

THE ENEMY

Moment of Fear

Secret Clan

Chapter 6

HUMOR, A Laugh A Day

A Little Short

Brothers

"Diary of a True Sista’

Crazy Bus Ride

Orpheum

R A I N

Recycle Me Please!!!

The Old Family Tree

What You See, Not Always What You Get!

Chapter 7

INSPIRATION, An Uplifting Collection

Spared for a Reason

Choose Life

Don’t Covet Ask For Your Own!

Didn’t I Tell You!

God Given Gifts

Tell it Son

Unbelief

Vietnam War Memorial Wall

E X I T

Chapter 8

GOSPEL, A Divine Influence

Prayer of Deliverance

Adjustment Period

Alpha Bible Names

I’ve Been There

J A C K A S S

God Speaks

Can You Imagine

Prodigal Son

Steppin’ Out on Faith

Put A Praise On It

Under Pressure

We’re Not Angels Yet!

Dedication

To my wonderful and loving children,

Stephanie, Robert, Sarah Rene,

William Chris, Christina Marie,

Elizabeth, Yulelander and Candace

who help to make my life phenomenal in every way.

I am so blessed to have you, with all of life’s journeys that we have shared. I thank you for your love and support. May life be as good to you and your children

as it has been to me.

To my grandchildren;

great grandchildren and god-children,

you were my inspiration for writing this book.

A part of me will always be with you.

All my love,

Mom and Grandma Dolly

In Memory of

My beloved parents Dorothy & Frank Wilson,

My loving husband, William Erich,

a gentleman, father, Precinct Captain,

Truck Driver and Usher Board President

In Honor of

My Aunt Sarah Butler and Aunt Vernice Roberts

Special Thanks to:

Sallie Chambers, Valerie Cooper, Cindy McDonald,

Patti Porto, Gladys Spencer and Vannessa Harris

for your invaluable suggestions, expertise, enthusiasm,

opinions and support. I appreciate all you have done for me

to