Poetry N’ Motion, the Flow of Things

By Elaine Gates

“Poetry N’ Motion, The Flow Of Things” is not you ordinary Poetry Book. It is unique in it’s own right because, not only does it contain Poems that Rhyme, but also contains Heartfelt Expressions from the heart, poured out onto the pages of this book, flowing from one heartbeat to another, inviting the reader to not only “see” Poetry N’ Motion, but to join in and go with the “Flow”.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Feb 16, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665517270

Elaine Gates

Minister Elaine Gates has returned after a seven year hiatus from Self-Publishing her books. While she may not have been focusing on getting her projects completed and published, she was busy with her Biblical Studies. Min. Gates obtained her Certification as a Licensed Minister of the Gospel, on March 15, 2020. She has also completed a four year, Biblical Training Course, at Monmouth Bible Institute, located in Farmingdale, New Jersey, where she was a member of the Graduating Class of 2020. Upon completing her studies, the Lord then guided her back to writing in order to complete projects she had previously started years before. Now is the time, and while this book, “Poetry N’ Motion, The Flow Of Things”, may her first book of poetry, it will not be her last book. She has already completed several books that are just waiting for that right moment in time to come alive through publication. Min. Gates resides in New Jersey. She is the proud mother of three adults, whom she refers to as her “Adultrens=Adult Children”, a Mother-in-law of two and is the super proud Grandmother of four, whom they affectionately call her “MeMa”. Currently, she is one of the Associate Ministers at Sixth Street Baptist Church, under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Robert C. Morris. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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Published by AuthorHouse 02/16/2021

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1723-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1727-0 (e)

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CONTENTS

A Message From The Author

Dedication

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: LET IT FLOW

The Flow Of Things

Give Me A Minute

Unconditional

His Masterpiece

Hard

CHAPTER 2: MOMENTS IN TIME

If Only For A Moment

Mother, May I

The Mask

Invisible

CHAPTER 3: REFLECTIONS

I Come Away, Empty

Superficial Thrill

Shopping For Mrs. Goodbar

All Of My Yesterdays

CHAPTER 4: LOVE

A Breath Of Fresh Air

Loved From A Distance

Residue From A Rose

CHAPTER 5: THINGS FORBIDDEN

Forbidden Fruit

Endless Love

Complicated Man

Self Inflicted Wounds

SPECIAL DEDICATIONS

The Color Of Friendship

A Mother’s Day Poem From A Child’s View

In My Son’s Pockets

Dancin’ Round Heaven

Our Mother’s Hands

Conclusion

Nothin’ Like A Black Man

Through Different Eyes

A MESSAGE FROM

THE AUTHOR

WELCOME TO THE FLOW!

I wrote my very first Poem in 1993.