Voices from the Soul

By Leonard Blount

This book is a collection of poems that the author use to give people a positive outlook in life. The author also use this book as a medicine to inspire people in a way of healing them emotionally, spiritually and mentally.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 1, 2017
• ISBN: 9781524675868

Leonard Blount

Leonard Blount, a poet of fifty years was born and raised in Atlanta Ga. He still resides there. He travels throughout the country, spreading his positive thoughts and inspiration with people four to one hundred and four years of age. His great love for life is passionately represented throughout his work. He conducts motivational sessions for county jail inmates, juvenile delinquents, colleges, elementary, middle, high schools, nursing homes, assist living facilities, substance abuse clients, churches, libraries, children shelters and homeless shelters. Mr. Blount has also addressed T V and radio audiences. This work Voices from The Soul addresses his sensitivity and respect for mankind.

Book preview

A friend

The stars never find the strength,

To desert the sky.

The flower never failed,

To visit in July.

I’ve experienced days

When things didn’t go right.

You approached me with a positive spirit,

I was able to win the fight.

I think of the beauty,

That melodic music brings.

I think of the warmth,

That’s introduced by the spring.

But there isn’t a feeling,

That could ever contend,

With the beautiful thought,

Of having you as a friend.

What Shall I Leave My Child

When I’m gone and he is here all alone,

Shall I leave him a smile or a groan?

Shall I leave him hope and faith?

Shall I leave him agony or grace?

Shall I leave him a toy?

Shall I leave him a prayer to be a sweet boy?

The answer will take more than a little while,

What shall I leave my child?

Shall I leave him silver or gold?

Shall I leave him the new or the old?

Shall I leave him the money that I saved?

Shall I leave him my thoughts and my ways?

Shall I leave him a home or a grave?

Something to hate or something to