Frozen

By Lisa Macon

You are not alone in your grief and anger. You are not alone in your despair, waiting for an honest call to action. You are not alone in your need to be empowered and emboldened. May you find the companionship you seek as you read the poems of Frozen.
And together, we will thaw.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Jan 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9781398434127

Lisa Macon

Originally from Long Island, Dr. Lisa Macon is a technology educator at a community college in Orlando, Florida. Even though she spends her days writing and grading computer programs, she spends her nights and weekends reading and writing poetry to heal her heart. She lives with her husband, two youngest children, two dogs, two cats, and one beloved Nana. She hopes that her poems inspire new thoughts of empowerment, as well as actions.

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About the Author

Originally from Long Island, Dr. Lisa Macon is a technology educator at a community college in Orlando, Florida. Even though she spends her days writing and grading computer programs, she spends her nights and weekends reading and writing poetry to heal her heart. She lives with her husband, two youngest children, two dogs, two cats, and one beloved Nana. She hopes that her poems inspire new thoughts of empowerment, as well as actions.

Dedication

For my children, who mean everything.

Lisa Macon

Frozen

Copyright © Lisa Macon 2022

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Acknowledgments

I am who I am because of my parents, Larry (who I miss every day) and Esther (who I am so blessed to still have with me).

I will never stop thanking them, as long as I live.

Thank you Mom, for always believing in me.

Nothing means anything without sharing it with you.

My children, Tracy-Lynn, Sheridan and Bryce, inspire and support me every day. You kiddos will always be the best work I’ve ever done.

This book would never have happened were it not for my lifelong best friend since Kindergarten, Randi Kopp, who kicked my ass and helped me submit it to publishers. Every woman needs her ride or die. Randi, you know you’re mine and always will be.

To my squad (you know who you are), thank you for being there through thick and thin. You are the wind beneath my wings, always!

Finally, my deep thanks to Brian, who in spite of everything, shows up every day and does his very best. I know it’s tough for you to see my pain put to paper. I thank you for encouraging me to spread my wings and speak my truth. I love you.

I. Misty

Ode to a Barnes and Noble Clerk

Upon paying for a book of poetry

The sales associate says to me:

"Are you a poet? For I see

Most poets do read poetry."

I am, I said, "but for myself.

With others, I do not