Soul Poetry

By E. B. Staples

This book is a compilation of inspired poetry and images. Some of the artwork was created by the authors son, Edwin B. Staples Jr., and others are photographs of the authors travels from around the world, from Seoul, Korea, to Prague, the Czech Republic, and beyond. Other images were collected to reflect the power of the words portrayed in this book. Of the major patterns of lyric poetry: (1) Japanese Haiku, the shortest form, consisting of seventeen syllables in three lines of five-seven-five syllables. (2) The ode, a longer, serious poem commemorating an important eventexudes feelings of praise and noteworthiness. (3) The elegy (related to eulogies) mulls on issues and events of life and death; it is often in obituaries and funeral services. E. B. Staples's poems reflect the elegy pattern as demonstrated by his love poems expressing his deep love for his wife. Some of E. B. Stapless poems deal with life and death, and several relate to current events in religion and politics. Most of E. B. Staples's poems exhibit ode and elegy forms, which he uses to share the love, grace, and power of Jesus Christ. This book includes rhythm and imagery with beautiful word choices that lead the reader through a myriad of thoughts and emotions. This is a wonderful collection of poems and images that will surely stir your soul.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 26, 2015
• ISBN: 9781496972149

E. B. Staples

E. B. Staples is from West Palm Beach, Florida, and he first started writing poetry in high school. After high school he enlisted in the US Air Force and served for twenty-six years before retiring; he traveled extensively during his military career, most notably to Paris, Brussels, Luxemburg, and Prague, to name a few. E. B.’s writings are poetic and spiritual, and he is the author of four other books: Soul Poetry, The Mighty Storm, Reflections and Shadows, and The Story Teller—Book of Rhythm and Prose.

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Published by AuthorHouse 03/26/2015

ISBN: 978-1-4969-7213-2 (sc)

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Prayer

We Need a Savior

You Are

Prayer

Somebody’s Watching Over You

Speak to the Storm

His Will

Other People’s Opinions (OPO)

Chapter 2: Love

A Love Poem for Sharon

Do You Know Love

Love Is

Give Love

Power of Love

A Mother’s Love

The Law of Love

Lillian Grace

Falling in Love

Love is A Power

Seek and You Will Find

This is how I love

Chapter 3: The Truth, the Way, the Life

The Way

John 14:6

A Fool’s Reward

Truth and Consequence

A Good Day

The Cross, the Blood, the Power

Chapter 4: Sin

Sinned, Again

Is This You?

Dead Men Walking

Me, Myself, & I

The Rock

Do Not Perpetuate the Hate

Some Say I’ve Done Nothing Wrong

Sin Haters

Shadow of Sin

Sea of Sin

Chapter 5: Trust

Trust

Throne of Grace

Peaceful Sleep

My Friend

Inspiration

Chapter 6: Questions

WHY?

Stocks Rising

Are You Ready?

Many Questions – One Correct Answer

Do You Know?

Who’s the Liar?

Say What?

Chapter 7: Politics

Bad Politics

Cable TV

Is Political Correctness Correct?

Blinded By a Light

Chapter 8: Bible

I Heard a Word

God’s Words

The Word

The Basic Instructions before Leaving Earth (The Bible)

Favor

Chapter 9: Hope

Hope

Hope Manifested

The Covering

A Moment in Time

Look Toward the Future

Something Has to Change

Merry Christmas

Hope Still Lives in You

Unity

The Price of Unity

Chapter 10: Unity

Mother Africa

9-11

To Mend Wings of Eagles

Chapter 11: Healing

God Knows

Healing for a Callous Heart

I Can See Through the Tears

Miraculous Cure

Chapter 12: Faith

Today

So What Do You Believe?

Stronghold of Fear

I Give

Now I See

Here We Are

You Are My Peace

Chapter 13: Wisdom

Joy Unspeakable

The Peter Principle

Secrets

Lies

Good and Evil

The Spirit of the Fear of the Lord

Words Can Be a Weapon

Today You Must Choose

Listen to This

Informal Invitation

Soul Solstice

Possible but Not Probable

To Be

Chapter 14: Gratefulness

Be Grateful

The Good, and the Bad

Heart of Gratitude

Thanksgiving

Chapter 15: Victory

Turn Failures into Victories

We Have the Victory

A Poem for Sharrel

He Has Risen

Chapter 16: Facts

Infatuated by Facts – Jaded by Truth

Matter of Fact

Truth or Fact – You Choose

Eyes of Truth

It is the Truth

Time Out

Chapter 17: Heaven

The Garden

A Sense of Time

The Valley of Vision

Pathway to Heaven

DEDICATION

I would like to express thanks to my best friend, my beautiful wife Sharon, my family and friends who have inspired me over the years. This project was birthed in my spirit years ago, and by the grace of God, it has become a reality. A special thanks to my mother Ora Lee, who has gone on to be with the Lord — your love and strength help sustain me. To my other mother, simply known as Mother Blackshear, your love and wisdom guided me. And to my son Edwin Jr. for his awesome illustrations, I love you man; and to his lovely wife Ashley and my wonderful grandson, Edwin B. Staples III. To Tyesha, my baby girl, I am so proud of you. You have become an awesome wife to Osadebamwen, and a wonderful mother to Lillian Grace. Qushanta my first-born and Stokes her awesome husband, thanks for your love, support, and my wonderful granddaughters, Jazmine and Kaylin. Most of all, I thank the readers of this book. My prayer for you is simple. As you read the words and view the images — pause and think about them (Selah). Our God reigns! This book is a compilation of my poetry, stories, illustrations, and photographs. As a 26–year veteran of the United States Air Force I have had an opportunity to visit many foreign lands and a good part of this great nation. This journey has blessed me with an opportunity to share God’s word in rhythm, prose and images. Blessed be the name of the Lord, for it is His grace that sustains us.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many thanks to my family and