Paradontic: Poetic, Monologues, and Storytellings, Based on Tales of Love, Faith, Encouragement, and Romance

By Jobie Sprout

Poet Jobie Sprout believes her humorous side came from listening to her parents and grandparents telling stories long into the night. Despite her great joy in life, though, there is darkness. Her poetic storytelling comes from a metaphorical deep blue sea where, at times, Jobie imagines herself safely sheltered from humanity’s cruelty.

Her collection Paradontic bridges the gap between joy and pain, loneliness and romance. Her poems will inspire laughter, thought, and perhaps even creativity. Jobie’s words go far into the mind and soul of the feminine inner being even as women stumble through the mundane rhythm of day-to-day life.

This varied collection covers topics like religious inspiration, family relationships, and even sex. Jobie’s book is written for the faithful and the weary of the world and prays that it will inspire conversation. These poems are perfect for reading over coffee or perhaps in bed with a beloved. Discover laughter and light amidst the darkness, and awaken to the potential of you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: May 11, 2019
• ISBN: 9781532051104

Jobie Sprout

Jobie Sprout was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica. She finds joy in serving God through his only begotten son, Jesus Christ and enjoy serving others where the needs are great. Her ambition is to write compelling movies, Broadway musicals, and stage plays that will wow audiences and make them fall in love. She works as a Transformational Life Coach of all ages. She welcomes the conversational group settings and public speaking.

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ISBN: 978-1-5320-5109-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5320-5110-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018906509

iUniverse rev. date: 06/30/2021

Contents

Dedication

Chapter 1    Love

1    Mother Dearest

2    My Grand mama

3    Mama Too

4    Papa Too

5    Dear Love

6    Finder Keeper

7    You and I

8    Love Is True

9    Like a Rose Garden

10    Make Me Yours

11    My Darling Sweetheart

12    Enchanted

13    Stay Away, Haters

14    Absolutely No Drama, Please

15    My Head of Gray Hair

16    Tradition

Chapter 2    Faith

1    This Faith Thing

2    Who Is This God?

3    God Will

4    Lifeline

5    As for Me

6    My New Year’s Prayer

7    Can I Get an Amen?

8    Master Timekeeper

9    Checkpoint

10    Friendly Scriptures

Chapter 3    Encouragement

1    You Can!

2    I Choose

3    Peace from Within

4    Follow Through

5    What Do I Wish?

6    How Do I Escape the Enemies When It’s My Own Family?

7    Exempt

8    Rat Race

9    Red, Not Reddish

10    Be You … Not Me

11    Whisperers

12    No … Sire

13    Haste Makes Waste

14    Wisdom

15    Remember These Proverbs

16    A Sales Pitch

17    Because of You I’m Me

18    I Needed You

19    Sailors, Sail On

Chapter 4    Spicy Slices (Romance, Delicacy)

1    Fabulocious Me

2    I Earned It!

3    The Donkey Man Can

4    Manly Girl

5    Thy Eyes

6    Dreaming

7    Hello

8    Mercy Me!

9    My Red Cherry

10    I Like

11    Ohhh

12    Yummy Me …

13    Blue Boy

14    Peter Pan, Peter Pan

15    Truth Be Told

16    You Have My Back

17    I Employ Love

18    I Promise

19    One Final Gift