Tea, Fags, and Poetry

By AL Draper

Everybody deals with problems and grief in different ways. After the death of her mother, AL Drapers grief curve took a very different angle, in the form of poetry. Not only did this creep up on her unexpectedly, it lasted for three days. Having never written poetry before, she began to write about both her mother and her life, and, finally, her observations of the world in which she lives. Three days later, she had written over seventy poems which expressed her deepest thoughts and feelings. In this book, she shares these poems with you, hoping you will enjoy her words.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Jan 6, 2015
• ISBN: 9781496999429

AL Draper

As a qualified hypnotherapist, AL Draper believes that the most important thing we learn is inner self-talk. What we think shapes our individual future, and, ultimately, writes the story which will become the life path for each of us. The author never attended college or university when she was young, but living in a poor working-class area, she did attend the school of hard knocks. Her humble background never deterred her determination and desire to achieve success and happiness in life. She has seen and experienced more than most in her forty-four years on this earth, finding herself in some impossible situations, including homelessness, domestic violence, and bankruptcy. However, along with the lows she has had many highs, such as business enterprise awards and recognition as a top sales executive for a major bank. She currently lives in the north-west of England, where she was born. She has four children, including a set of twins, and two grandchildren; they are the achievements of which she is proudest. Currently she is back at school after many years, studying to be a qualified psychotherapist.

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Contents

Introduction

Barbara

Chapter 1 The Call

The Call

Tea, Fags, And Poetry

When Rhyme Is A Crime

Lost

Destiny

It’s Not Your Fault

First Breath

Maud

Mother’s Recipe

John The Hat

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Chapter 2 Swimming In Tears

I’m Swimming In Tears

The Fear Inside

Unique Expression

Behind The Shutters

Inside Me

The Invisible Guide

I Am Human

The Sound Of One Hand Clapping

Mum …

Chapter 3 The Prayer

The Prayer

Dear Barry

Fine Dining

All I Know

The Unmentionable Word

Chapter 4 Entwine With Me

Entwine With Me

The Lie

A Proper Gent

Oh Lordy

Safe Words

Final Release

Heavenly Power

Silk Ropes

The Valley

Mating Season

Lollipop

Three Minutes Later

The Criers

Chapter 5 The Shame

The Shame

The Story Of My Shoe

The Trouble With The Bubble

The Flock

Dear Caretakers

The Helter-Skelter

The Spirit Of The One

Chapter 6 The Seven Billion

The Seven Billion

Envy

The Box

Narrow Man

Disappearing

The Conductor

Old Speak

Gathering Faces

Small Print

Brown Eyes

An Orwellian State?

Brave Souls

2014

Born Unfree

Yesterday

Free Pill

Dalliance

Taxing My Feet

A Tale Of Two Words

My