A Mighty Calm

By Cindy Placide

A Mighty Calm is a strong and powerful collection of poetry directed to empower readers to rise from whatever challenges they face. The words are deep, positive and bold; and represent the writer's own built up confidence and motivation from a place of darkness to unyielding aspirations and firm affirmations towards success. Each poem seeks to encourage growth; motivate others to strive for their goals, and have a positive outlook towards life despite trials and tribulations.

The verses are geared to help emerge from self- doubt, low self-esteem, and perpetuates the necessity for empowerment, strength, resilience, redirecting to assertiveness to become triumphant without losing one's identity. With every poem, the reader is inspired to be responsible for their life actions, build inner might while keeping a calm, practical disposition on their journey to success in whatever aspect of life one choses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 30, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669818212

Cindy Placide

When you speak of someone who has faced many trials but continues to persevere, You can rest assured the name Cindy Placide will be mentioned somehow. Wondering who she is? Cindy Placide is a three-time author and poet of Caribbean descent. She was born on the beautiful island of St. Lucia and has always had a passion for writing. However, she has also faced many challenges in her life, including feeling displaced and like she didn't fit in. Despite these adversities, she has always tried to find meaning in her life. After several tragedies and attempts on her life, Cindy decided to dedicate her life to helping others. She is now a motivational speaker and author who encourages others to overcome their challenges and find purpose in life. Cindy is a resilient, ambitious, and compassionate person who is driven by her faith, love for God, her children and for others. She is an advocate for Mental Health and Suicide prevention, Autism among a few others and seeks to continue bringing awareness to stigmas plaguing our society. Her goal is to transform lives one conversation, one story at a time. Cindy is a true inspiration, and her story is one of hope and resilience. Keeping an upbeat, bubbly personality under trail is a reminder that no matter what challenges we face in life, we can overcome them if we stay prayerful and never give up.

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Rev. date: 05/12/2022

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DEDICATION

A Mighty Calm is dedicated to my three children

Kyle, Noah, and Aaliyah who give me a reason

to wake up everyday to be a better mother.

And to my cousins Kent and Jacklyn who made it

possible for this book to be published. I also acknowledge

my many family and friends who understand my struggles

and see me through the most difficult times. With their

love, encouragement and continued support, I am able

to grow and be a better, more productive woman.

CONTENTS

(1)     My Lily

(2)     Will To Rise

(3)     Better Love

(4)     Spiritual Camouflage

(5)     Conviction

(6)     I Cry

(7)     Deferred Justice

(8)     Silent Commander

(9)     Perception

(10)   If You’ve Ever

(11)   The Flight

(12)   Unspoken

(13)   Misplaced Hierarchy

(14)   His Right Hand

(15)   Overcoming

(16)   Journey With Vision

(17)   Nowhere In Between

(18)   Reflection of Love

(19)   Feed Your Might

(20)   Through My Lens

(21)   Sister, Help Me Adjust Our Crown

(22)   Beyond the Visual

(23)   A Reviving Of Nature

(24)   Thoughts To Behold

(25)   My Flower, My Daffodil

(26)   Quarrels With Success

(1)

My Lily

(1)

Like the fresh scent of flowers in the garden

The dull parts of each morning you awaken

For even the most beautiful roses we see

Could not compare to you My Radiant Lily

(2)

You caught my attention

Without apparent intention

Filling the room with pleasant ambiance

Innocently reviving senses with your elegance

(3)

You accepted your role as Sister

Before you accepted his brother

Your display of genuine, tender affection

Quickly moved us all in your direction

(4)

Your kindness and spanky personality

We made a girl connection instantly

We married you before He did

Soon enough His love would intercede

(5)

The manner you love my first born Son

Is a mothers gift in perfection

Reflecting your wonderful capabilities to love

A quality Jehovah ingrained in you from above

(6)

The day you became my daughter

My heart