A Window to My Soul

By Valerie A. Olango-Kopotsha

This book is a collection of comforting and uplifting religious poems that examine a wide range of life experiences and emotions from the cradle to the grave. Valerie writes with honesty, passion and transparency and by so doing is able to share her thoughts about life, its challenges and opportunities.

The author gives readers permission to immerse themselves in her interpretation of the world and explore their feelings and experiences in a safe space. Thus providing an opportunity for catharsis as well as inspiring the reader to embrace their unlimited potential in God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Oct 5, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504944847

Valerie A. Olango-Kopotsha

Valerie Kopotsha RN, Dip NS, PG Dip, MSc Valerie Kopotsha was born in South London her parents immigrated to England from Uganda and Trinidad and she is the second of three children. Valerie is a Poet, Public Speaker, Registered Nurse, entrepreneur and wife who has had an extensive career working in the field of healthcare and with pharmaceutical companies in strategic roles. In addition to being a qualified nurse her academic qualifications include a Diploma in Adult Nursing, Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neurosciences & a Masters Degree in Obesity: Risks and Prevention. She holds specialist qualifications in Neurosurgical, Neurological & Oncology Nursing and is also a qualified Detox Specialist. Valerie has a natural flare for writing and a passion for words that started in her early childhood. Her poems reflect the varied experiences that she has encountered in her journey through life thus far. Valerie writes from her heart the primary goal of her poetry is to communicate that which is not always easy to say, in the hope that her words will resonate with readers. She believes that these poems were given to her to pass on to all who wish to read them and hopes that all you will be blessed as you laugh, cry, reflect and offer praise with her. This book is a collection of religious poetry she describes these poems as her “conversations with God”. They contain questions that she asked and the answers that have come to her as a “still small voice” in the form of poetry. These poems have been written in gratitude to God and are a tribute to all the people who have been a source of inspiration to her. Valerie also loves nature, cooking vegan & vegetarian dishes and is a keen gardener.

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© 2015 Valerie A. Olango-Kopotsha. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 11/11/2015

ISBN: 978-1-5049-4485-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-4484-7 (e)

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Contents

Author Profile

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Dedication

Peace

Constant Friend

Hidden Treasure

Look Within

Remember Who You Are

Believe in Yourself

Reflections

No More Tears

Gentle Lord

Abundant Gifts

Little Things

Amazing

Grey Day

Waiting

Peace Is Power

Love Is

Wedding Day

It Is Not You

Hurt People Hurt People

Why?

The Locked Door

Lessons in Life

Mrs Jones

You’re so Good to Me

God Knows

What’s My Assignment Lord?

Please Put Me Back Together Lord

Decisions

The Work

The Answer

The Beauty inside of You

Your Last Day

Morning Prayer

Good Morning World

Whisper a Prayer

Golden Age

All My Days I Just Want to Praise

Faith

I Believe

Talent

One Love

There Is a Reason for Every Season

The Secret

Always Thankful

Understanding

To Be a Woman

Facades

Now

Joy Comes In the Morning

Change

Humble Me

There Is Something about Jesus

Living Temple

The Weary Woman

It’s Ok to Smile

Breathe

Love Yourself

Before You Pray for Riches

Possible

Author Profile

Valerie Olango-Kopotsha RN, Dip NS, PG Dip, MSc

Valerie Olango-Kopotsha was born in South London her parents immigrated to England from Uganda and Trinidad and she is the second of three children. Valerie is a Poet, Public Speaker, Registered Nurse, Entrepreneur, and Homemaker who has had an extensive career working in the field of healthcare and with pharmaceutical companies in strategic roles. In addition to being a qualified nurse her academic qualifications include a Diploma in Adult Nursing, Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neurosciences & a Masters Degree in Obesity: Risks and Prevention. She holds specialist qualifications in Neurosurgical, Neurological & Oncology Nursing and is also a qualified Detox Specialist.

Valerie has a natural flare for writing and a passion for words that started in her early childhood. Her poems reflect the varied experiences that she has encountered in her journey through life thus far.

Valerie writes from her heart the primary goal of her poetry is to communicate that which is not always easy to say, in the hope that her words will resonate with readers. She believes that these poems were given to her to pass on to all who wish to read them and hopes that you will be blessed as you laugh, cry, reflect and offer praise with her.

This book is a collection of religious poetry she describes these poems as her conversations with God. It contains questions that she asked and the answers that have come to her as a still small voice in the form of poetry. These poems have been written in gratitude to God and are a tribute to all the people who have been a source of inspiration to her.

Valerie also loves nature, cooking vegan dishes and is a keen gardener.

Introduction

Upon reflection I have always loved words and I paid attention to them, even before I knew what