Forever Poetry

By Adrainne Renee Thompson

Forever Poetry is a compilation of some of my prized poetry pieces that features: Special people, life (and death) experiences, ‘just because’, and so much more. After the publication of my first book in 2008, “Staying Balanced When Your Reality Checks Bounce” which I thoroughly enjoyed writing; I have to admit, poetry provides more of an inner stimulation. “Its words unleashed.” I write about anything that pierces my heart and settles on my mind. Writing poetry captures the true creativity in me.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664126206

Adrainne Renee Thompson

Adrainne Renee Thompson, A Work of A.R.T. is her brand name (derived from her initials). She enjoys many hobbies and considers herself blessed with many talents. I'm the epitome of "Jack of All Trades" if you will. She finds her highest passions to be creative writing and motivational public speaking. She has been writing since she was 11 years old, if not younger. "Writing is therapeutic and it's the greatest form of self-expression." She has been quite successful with selling poetry pieces and speaking engagements. #wordsunleashed. She is hoping to retire in the next three to five years, to enjoy her grandchild(ren) and hopefully...her new Godly man.

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Rev. date: 09/23/2020

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Table of Contents

Chapter I. Introduction

Chapter II. My Family

Chapter III. Covid-19

Chapter IV. Resume/Featured Pieces

Chapter V. Death of Loved Ones

Chapter VI. Special Sightings

Chapter VII. Genres

Chapter VIII. Miscellaneous Poetry Pieces

Acknowledgements

A special thank you to:

My Heavenly Father for instilling this talent in me, allowing me to discover and find my purpose, and the courage to use it to touch others.

All of my family and friends for your support, unwaivering love and prayers.

All of my Facebook family and my Instagram followers.

"I can do all things through Christ which

strengtheneth me"…Phillipians 4: 13 (KJV)

About the Author

Adrainne R. Thompson is a mother, grandmother, manager, motivational speaker, author, poet, and an entrepenuer. Jack of All Trades if you will. She has taken her God given talents and used them to serve people.

She hopes that her writings will prick the hearts of others and help them positively in some way. She has completed other books noted at the back. She hopes to retire in three to five years as a prominent author and enjoy her grandchild(ren).

Happy Father’s Day

(June, 2020)

I. Introduction

My father was 41 and my mother was 39 when I was born. Back then, that’s considered being born to older parents. Things were quite different then, than they are now. Nowadays, getting pregnant later in life is considered healthy-for some women. And, both parents in the home, seemingly a thing of the past. And now, some women are opting to be single moms. Things have really changed in the world; we are definitely being faced with ‘new normals’ in a lot of areas.

Nonetheless; I was saying, I had both of my parents; they were strong in their faith, morals, tradition, and education. I had a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food to eat. I had a secured family life with all the basic essentials. But something was still missing for me.

There wasn’t as much ‘soft tender moments’ and affection as I would have appreciated (and probably needed), but I knew I was loved.

Although born the ninth child, I was -an only child- at home from the age of 11 until I went off to college; well, the only biological child. After raising nine children my parents became foster parents for years. I still didn’t have them all to myself. I still had to share their attention…and my room. I was put in a position where I became the older sibling. Suddenly I was responsible for someone younger than me, that wasn’t even related to me. And no one asked my permission to make all these changes.

Now with a new family make up, more responsibilities, parents with rigid rules, older siblings who left me there [due to other obligations], and a best friend who had passed away, yeah, I’d say I had some deep seeded emotions going on. And, sadly I couldn’t express them like I wanted to because growing up in those days children were seen not heard. Talking back, even to explain a situation, was a cause for a backhand. So, with no way, and no one; to truly vent my real feelings to I would steal away to my room and start writing.

Although my parents had strong boundaries, I am sure it was guided by the grace of God. Looking back, I’m truly thankful for Christian parents because there are so many other outlets I could’ve turned to, other than writing, if I didn’t have that strong moral foundation, background, and that firm discipline.

My writing started in a diary. The little pink one with a little lock