Living in Poetry—Poetry in Living: Poetic Expressions in Everyday Life Experiences of Ordinary People

By Mamie Harvin Black

Life is a journey and not always an easy one. Poet Mamie Harvin Black found triumph over difficulty through the written word, not only via its ability to heal but also by its ability to describe the world and, in so doing, understand the world better. Her poetry collection is one of empowerment, strength, and hope.

Her journey begins with the innocence of High School Crush and soon traverses into the age of adult infatuation with Changing Times. Black portrays overcoming challenges in such poems as Unforgettable and Gratitude and pure enjoyment in Spring Fling and Friends. Her words resonate with depth of feeling and insight.

Seeds of thought are planted in Just Doodling, and emotions stir in Building Bridges. Here, there is love, heartbreak, beautiful friends and family, and, most of all, poignant moments that last a lifetime. Ordinary life is not ordinary at all, not really, if only we know how to admire the people around us and embark upon lifes journey with heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Mar 22, 2016
• ISBN: 9781491788561

Mamie Harvin Black

Mamie Harvin Black is a new author with a zest for life. As a youngster, she recited short verses with rhythmic expression and soon developed a love for writing poetry. She lived in Washington DC and Maryland for many years but currently resides in Texas.

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Living in Poetry

---Poetry in Living

Poetic Expressions in Everyday Life Experiences of Ordinary People

MAMIE HARVIN BLACK

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LIVING IN POETRY---POETRY IN LIVING

POETIC EXPRESSIONS IN EVERYDAY LIFE EXPERIENCES OF ORDINARY PEOPLE

Copyright © 2016 Mamie Harvin Black.

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ISBN: 978-1-4917-8857-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4917-8856-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016901329

iUniverse rev. date: 03/19/2016

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

High School Crush

Just Doodling

Gratitude

Appreciation

Heart in a Million

Thinking

Changing Times

Wait ... Broke Them Down!

Zestful Dichotomy

Auntie Love

Your Day

Not Guilty

Spring Fling

So to Soar

Rejoice

Season's Magic

Heads We Hold

That Time

Friends

Life Changing

Over the Ocean

Boomerang Thang

Unforgettable

Building Bridges