Unapologetically Me: A Journey Through an Open Mind

By Sheila G. Drakeford

Unapologetically Me is a poetry collection that explores the formation of self, overcoming adversity, and finding liberation through God.

As human beings, different circumstances in our lives can leave us feeling as if there is no hope. I decided to write this book because I f I can touch one person to let them know there is someone out there that feels the same way and they are not alone, but at the end of the book I do let the readers know there is a higher power that get us through it all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665525398

Sheila G. Drakeford

This book is compiled about my life experiences, and things I have gone through. Some of them are spoken words. I grew up in Elizabeth New Jersey now I reside in South Carolina. I went to school at York Technical College where I earned my Associates degree in Applied Science, majoring in accounting. I have four beautiful children who are now adults.

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Published by AuthorHouse 05/10/2021

ISBN: 978-1-6655-2540-4 (sc)

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CONTENTS

Dedication

The Writer

Imaginations

A Love Concealed

A Shattered Soul

War

The Guard

Crying Out

Determination

Drifting

Free Me

He Cries

Hidden Anger

Just a Thought

Pressure

Remember When

Virtue

The Door

Who Are We

An African Queen

The Stage

Touch Me

My Love for You

Who am I

Hey Lady

A Forbidden Love

Homie Lover Friend

A Real Man

What Should I Do?

Think Twice

Temptation

A Strong Black Man

This Too Shall Pass

Waiting

Lonely

Dreams

Blowing Kisses

Empathy

Folklore

I’m Good Enough

Love

Free

A Dance

Winds

An Unbreakable Bond

Trapped

Redemption

A Man to the World

Letting Go

Nostalgia

My Word Is...

A Strong Nation

Life

Baggage

A Letter of Understanding

Whom Shall Die

Unapologetically Me

Within

Don’t Love Me!!!

We Don’t Know How

Safe

Emotions

In the Sky

What Now

Why Should I Hide My Feelings?

Alone

Cinderella

Girl Please

Me

When You Love, You Love Forever

Denial

Morning Song

Calm Your Spirit

Heavy

Broken 360

Acceptance

God’s Grace

Notes

DEDICATION

This book is dedication to those who help edit the book. To a childhood friend who loved poetry as much as I. To my wonderful children and grandchildren who are the light of my life.

THE WRITER

When I write,

I write from my soul.

I search not for big words to speak

the story my heart holds.

I don’t sit and think

about what I will say.

I go to the table

and let my heart have its way.

My words may be simple, confusing, or minute,

but who am I to argue with the power of pursuit?

I choose not my words,

but my words choose me.

They need someone to speak them,

I just do the deed.

Depressing or sad whatever it may be

these words