From the Bottom

By Tanabahi Matthews

From the Bottom is a compilation of poems that touch the heart and soul. Its theme is one of reflection on greatness within and shows that we all have a divine purpose on this earth according to Gods word. It is especially enlightening regarding overcoming adversity in life no matter what the situation or who you are.

The stone that was rejected by the builders has now become the cornerstone.

1 Peter 2:7b

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 3, 2015
• ISBN: 9781512773088

Tanabahi Matthews

Tanabahi (Katana) Matthews wrote “FROM THE BOTTOM” as a reflection of her own life and the situations of the lives of those around her. She started writing poetry when she was nine and completed her first book of poems at age 10. “FROM THE BOTTOM” is her first published work. Though life has not been easy for her, she has come to view the world differently. She has the ability, through her poems, to express truthfully what she feels as a way to inspire ,encourage and bring joy to others. She is also a gifted lyricist who has performed rap and R&B with good reviews throughout the Twin Cities, Hawaii and overseas ; produced a number of CD’s including “Secret Weapon 1 & 2”; through Katastrofik Entertainment, LLC where she is building a name for editing videos and music production. She has two stage performances to her credit including ‘The Devil Didn’t Raise You”. She currently resides in the Twin Cities.

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From

The

Bottom

TANABAHI MATTHEWS

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Copyright © 2015 Tanabahi Matthews.

Cover illustrated by Lee Green

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-1661-0 (sc)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015916992

WestBow Press rev. date: 11/02/2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Summer Rain

Beauty Lies

Crazy Love

Insignificance

Natures Call

My Imagination

Liquid

Resurrection

I Wonder You

Again

Up In Smoke

My World

Love’s Grasp

Destiny

Never Mind

Drowning Sorrows

Sacrificial Memories

Stranded

Don’t Leave

Drifting

In The Presence Of Evacuation

A Rose Still Has Thorns

Love Lost

Flight That Never Was

I’d Rather Be

Reflections of My Life

Purity

Unspoken

Moonlit

Heavyweights

Expedition

My Sista, My Sista

Impossible

Moment In The Sun

Floppy Shoes

What Must I Do?

Desperation

We Have A Winner

Those Nights

What Do I Have?

Nostalgia

Blind Sided

Oasis

Delicate

Fantastic Voyage

Accepting Greatness

Your Face

You Know Me Well

Gimme Love

A Part Of Me

A Friend

Just Because

Life

Mama’s Melody

Like The Wind

When You Smile

For You

Where I’m From

Don’t Cry

Let Me Speak

Only You

Reaching for the Light

Chief Joseph

These Days

Bud Light

About the Author

This book is dedicated to DA MOMMA MACK for always being in my corner. You’re my angel. I’ll do anything to make you smile because I love you too much not to show you.

Introduction

The reason I wrote, FROM THE BOTTOM, was to reflect on my own life and the situations of the lives of those around me. I started writing poetry when I was nine and made my first book of poetry when I was ten. Back then, I saw the world a lot different than I do now. My life hasn’t been easy but, whose has? My poetry is never sugar coated. I tell exactly what I feel without compromise.

The reason that I gave this book its title is because, ever since I was twelve years old, I’ve suffered from depression and suicidal contemplation. There were various reasons for the extreme sadness I felt but, mostly, I’ve wondered if my life had a purpose. Feeling insignificant is something that we all feel, at one time or another. After seeing so much death and frustration around me, I was beginning to lose hope. Writing was the only outlet that I had.

Through the emotional roller coaster that I’ve been on, I learned that we are all great and have a divine purpose on this earth according to God’s word. It took my whole twenty-three years of life to write this and it means everything to me to be able to share it with others, especially those that might be going through the same situations.

Summer Rain

I can feel the sun frowning.

I know it’s gonna rain.

I can hear the birds singing.

And when it does rain,