Mis Pensamientos, Mis Percepciones, Mi Poesia: My Thoughts, My Perceptions, My Poetry

By Leslie R. Prime

Leslie Prime is a native of Detroit, Michigan. She has been writing for over thirty years and is thrilled to realize her dream of being a published poet come to fruition. Though writing was her first love, being a teacher of Spanish and English as a Second Language is her pride and joy. Her career path and study of culture and at least nine languages, has blessed her to travel, live, study, teach or work in Switzerland, Norway, Spain, Mexico, The Dominican Republic, Jamaica, The Cayman Islands, Colombia, Venezuela, The Bahamas, England, Germany and formerly East Germany, Morocco, The Canary Islands, France, Denmark, Belgium, Italy and Canada. She enjoys retreats in Sedona, Arizona a place of beauty and inspiration to her writing. Sedona is one of the most peaceful places she has come to know where she reflects upon society, her life, her family and her heritage. Though Detroit is where she grew up, she has been a resident of Washington, D.C., Brattleboro, Vermont and Miami, Florida. Through her writing, Leslie brings a unique thought and perception to her poetry. She not only has a global view of people and society, but is able to dissect and bring a microscopic awareness to the core of ones feelings, senses and environment. In her poetry, she often poses questions she asks of herself and her readers, as this offers a reflective component and a depth of insight for all to ponder over time. Leslies first poem, Looking out of My Window was written at the age of thirteen. Ever since that time, Leslie knew her writing would forever be a cornerstone for reflection, introspection and healing in her life. She is inspired daily by that which she is deeply moved and still longs for a simplistic life of long walks, reading, writing and daily siestas. For she feels that in todays digital age and the fast pace of American society, the true art of taking ones time and living a quality life suffers extinction. To all of her readers she encourages them to relax, read, reflect, ponder and enjoy her first book, Mis Pensamientos, Mis Percepciones y Mi Poesia - My Thoughts, My Perceptions and My Poetry.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Nov 27, 2013
• ISBN: 9781493107704

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Copyright © 2013 by Leslie R. Prime. 126860-PRIM

ISBN: Softcover 978-1-4931-0769-8

EBook 978-1-4931-0770-4

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

Rev. date: 12/02/2013

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Contents

La Vida Y La Naturaleza

Looking Out Of My Window

Al Lado Del Atl‡Ntico

By The Side Of The Atlantic

I Give Thanks To Thee For My Soul,

My Little Tree

La Vida Y El Amor

The Freedom Of Love Lies In Our Senses

A Slice Of Heaven On Earth

Ày C—Mo Me Toques?

And How Do You Touch Me?

La Vida Y La Tristeza

Abandoned? I Think Not

Las L‡Grimas

Tears

La Vida Y La Humanidad

My Presence

The Messenger

Echoes Of History, Echoes Of Our Story

In Appreciation

In loving memory of Robert Prime (Uncle Bobby), you always taught me to know that there are blue and sunny skies, whether you can see them or not. You also taught me that every day above ground, is a good day.

In loving memory of Harry Dennis Berkowitz, you always encouraged me in my teaching and relationships with my students and my relationship with myself. I will always look upon each conversation we had as a blessing.

In loving memory of Chad Rutherford, for you always brought a smile to my face and reminded me not to take life too seriously.

A Dedication to My Inspirations