A Different Lens

By Kay T. Smith

Born and raised in the Midwest, Kay Smith is an author, actor and poet. Her first book, Through Me To Me, received an abundance of positive reviews throughout her community. A Different Lens is her second book of poetry and deals with different perspectives on her journey with Christ, personal growth and injustice.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Feb 25, 2022
• ISBN: 9781716101434

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A Different Lens

Kay T. Smith

Published by Lulu Publishing & Limelight Publishing

Copyright © 2021 Kay T. Smith

All Rights Reserved.

This is a work of fiction.  Characters, names, places, brands, media, incidents, and events portrayed in this book are fictitious.  Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is unintentional and coincidental.  Quotes & references listed at end.  No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means; electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the copyright owner and publisher.

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Acknowledgements

So many people have had an impact on my life in the latter

part of my journey…

Thank you to my heart; Bryce. Your encouragement and support have lifted me up many days. God couldn’t have given me a better son.

Thank you to Kris, for being a sounding board, for your keen insight and endless conversations on life, relationships and most importantly; the love of Christ.

Thank you to those of you that have been a vessel and example of what a real relationship with Christ can be in everyday life.

Thank you to those that have lived transparently with flaws, but worked to self-correct them. My life has truly been affected by your growth; in spite of. God has placed me in a village that has helped me to experience and see life through 

A Different Lens.

I’m forever grateful!

Kay

A Different Lens

May the view from your lens allow you to see beauty in all colors…

Medical Metaphors

So many underlying conditions are brought to the surface as we face the problems of the heart…

Live Wire

Live wire within

sparking each nerve

intermittently

playing a tune

underneath my skin

pulsating, unknown beat

making me aware

and keeping me woke

Can we just all get along

Inflammation

The world is distressed

Inflammation is persistent

It’s tender to the touch

A fluid filled mess

with a lymphatic drag

attacks its own system

slowing things down

It festers beneath the surface

Causing redness, swelling and throbbing pain

Textures change and dehydration is near

Hatred; we need a healing touch

Obese Infection

Lack of movement causes distress

on the whole system

Egos, pride, greed and hate

are consistently fed on junk

They continue to push limits

Swelling into obese ideals

overflowing into crevasses of purity

Infection has set in

Sty

The sty on my eye

Is a bump in my life

It started out as a painful spot