The Presents

By Jessica Flynn

The Presents a compilation of poems, images and writings about the gift of life, a joie de vivere, -- much appreciated -- and its many inspirations that pique my mind to write. It is a depiction of events and people all of which bring joy, some reflective nostalgia, with some emotional highs and lows. It is mostly gratuitous and hopeful, an inner feeling of love that lives within me. It is also a tribute to lasting memories, beauty, music, laughter, warmth of people, animals, nature -- and even a wonderment of some iciness that exists. It is a range of lifes circles, emotions and elixirs. It honors a lost love -- a hero no longer here but somewhere out there. Sometimes words are all we have left. Words become treasures. This is my gift of gratitude for the power of love -- a beacon of light which radiates forever in my heart . Its fire cannot be quelled. That is the greatest love of all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 19, 2014
• ISBN: 9781496910141

Jessica Flynn

Jessica Flynn has written poetry, ever since she was a child of eleven. Her first poem was ‘Nature’s Serenade’ which was an appreciation of a beautiful day in June. She enjoys writing and her feelings are depicted in those moments of motivation and inspiration. She shares and reads some of her poetry@ historic events, residences and social gatherings. She also received Editor’s Choice Awards, nominated previously for Poetry Ambassador of the Year, and has been listed in the International Who’s Who in Poetry. Her previous book ‘It is Love’ was dedicated to her mother and father, -- loving and strong influences in her life. Because of some early tragedies and losses in her twenty’s, she has gained an indomitable strength and passion for the appreciation of life and love which she values. However, she longs for the day that all people will live in peace and harmony; love one another, in spite of their differences. That is her dream! She is retired from various positions. in the U.S. Government service, Signal Corps, U.S. Naval Hospital, National Park Service, Public Health Service and Environmental Protection Agency. She has also worked as a Medical Transcriptionist @ Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Today – her greatest passions are the blessings of God, - family -- traveling , writing, and most of all – The Presents !

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Published by AuthorHouse 05/16/2014

ISBN: 978-1-4969-1020-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-1014-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014908380

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Contents

Prologue

The Presents

The Best of Times

Welcome Sweet Springtime

My Tiny-Elusive-White Butterfly

My Birthday

Whisper in the Wind

April is the Sweetest Month

A Fleeting Moment

A True Friend

Jammin’ with Jazz

‘Is There a Cat Heaven’

Good Night Dear Felix

It’s so Sad

‘Sandy’—October 29, 2012

The Longest Night (Hurricane Irene—2012)

High School Reunion

Life Without my Computer

Forty Days

True Appraisal of a Man

A Pure Heart

He Was Her Beau

Lonely Shores

A Thanksgiving Toast

A Week of Sighs

What is Christmas?

A Champion Mother

A Christmas Glaze

Faith and Hope

Twenty-Five

Shining Star

2014

‘The Power of Love’

A letter from my ‘Hero’…. whom I remember Always

Good Night—

Thoughts Before Battle (In praise of Heroes)

Frozen in Time

Forever Sunshine

If You Forget Me

Enjoying Life ‘Whatever Age you’re told to act’ Darrel Sifford (Phila.Inq.) 1955

‘The Story of Life’

My Calendar

About the Author

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Dedicated with love to my many inspirations on the journey of life.

Live the life you love—love the life you live