Life Through Poetry and Art

By Sandra Leon-Gonzalez

These poems are about a lifes journey through self-evaluation, seeing oneself in a positive space while asserting self-empowerment, positive growth, and acceptance of the new you. It is also important for us to identify negative energy, deflect them in their path, and forge ahead to the best part of oneself while embracing the beauty of art and poetry.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jan 30, 2018
• ISBN: 9781543471854

Sandra Leon-Gonzalez

On September 3, 2012 my husband of 27 years had an aneurism and went into a comma then die without regaining consciousness on September 24, 2012. I was lost and confused and felt that a vital part of me was gone. A couple of weeks later hurricane Sandy flooded my home and my children and I had to leave. While we were gone my flooded house was robbed. I was angry and felt broken. On March 9, 2013 a friend introduced me to an amazing man who won me over with his gentile calm demeanor, understanding words and his angelic smile. He reminded me to focus on what I have instead of my losses. He helped me to re-channel my thoughts to help cope with all that had happened. In refocusing I started writing poetry of my life experiences and I was able to see the beauty in my life. Kevin and I were married on August 9, 2016 and I am continually inspired by my new focus which is reflection, empowerment, growth, the beauty of art and by embracing my possibilities. Thanks Kevin, I love you.

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Copyright © 2018 by Sandra Leon-Gonzalez. 771769

Library of Congress Control Number:   2017918932

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Rev. date: 01/24/2018

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Contents

Beauty Defined

Bent

Betrayal

Darkness Revealed

Define Me

Entitled

Faith

Friendship

Good Morning

Grandma

Hold Strong

I Fly

In Love With Me

My Evolution

My Gift

My Life

My Light

My Love

Onward

Owed to my Mom

Reflection

Soulmates

Still Standing

Sunset of Life

The Family Tree

The Fight

Tortured

Unconditional Love

Who AmI

Woman

I would like to acknowledgement my husband Kevin Gonzalez for being my rock and helping to guide me back to the light.

I would also like to

dedicate this book to my children:

Dennis Hardy-Leon

Tarek Leon

Stefan Leon

Alyssa Leon

I would also like to acknowledge that all artwork and photography was done by my late husband Earl Leon.

R.I.P.

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Beauty Defined

It’s the curl of your lips.

The sparkle in your eyes.

That one thing that could make you either laugh or cry.

The swirl of our hips.

The pounding of your heart.

That feeling you can’t describe.

Or those words