Soul of the Earth

By Theresa McMillan and Tonya McMillan-Reed

Poetry is a very personal genre. You can gain insight and inspiration from the heartfelt messages shared through poems.

Soul of the Earth is a collection of poems by author Theresa McMillan (1954–1997). They represent her experiences as a member of the United States Armed Forces, as a mother, and as someone with breast cancer. Through her words, you discover the person within, someone who was incredibly strong and brave and who faced life head-on. But most of all, you learn about a woman who loved her family dearly.

Terri’s Song

I’m a child of the universe,
A ward of space.
The stars are the eyes of
All who serve in this place.

I’m a girl of the galaxy
Surrounded by life’s fantasies.
The planets are the brothers
Of my reality.

I’m a woman of the world,
A precious gem to humankind.
My love generates forever
And mystifies the mind.

I’m the soul of the earth
Blowing in the wind.
I’ll always be somewhere
After I’ve departed again.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Aug 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9781532053528

Theresa McMillan

Theresa McMillanenlisted in the United States Armed Forces after graduating from high school. After completing her military service, she decided to move back home to Greensboro, North Carolina,giving birth to three sons. In the early 1990s, Theresa was diagnosed with cancer. During her long struggle and fight with cancer, her health further declined. She fought the good fight until God called her home on August 21, 1997.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2018907884

ISBN: 978-1-5320-5351-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5320-5352-8 (e)

iUniverse rev. date: 03/30/2019

Contents

Acknowledgments

Epitaph for Danny

The Block

Black

Epigram of Me

I Dance

A Hateful Heart

Be Jubilant, Soul

Self-Check

Solitaire

Friendship

Politician

Merry Christmas, Jason

By the Light of a Candle

Stormy Night

Experience

Terri’s Song

The Trees, They Swayed

Twenty-One

Flower Song

Brides for Grooms?

The Message

Shh, Shh, Shh

I Believe

I Know You, and You Know Me

A Poor Man’s Dream

Merry Christmas, Harry!

Oh Christmas

One Day in June

To the Families of the Hostages

Love Speaks

The 4 Cs

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