Poetic Feelings

By A.E. White

Sitting in my room

thinking what’s there outside?

It’s 2 in the morning

and I’m dreaming.

Is there a window open?

For my dreams to come true …

Window opens for opportunities

to have a chance in life

hoping each time is right

and at a right place

with so many things to do

and so many to be fulfilled.

No one should bottle up their emotions or wishes. Fueled by a heartfelt desire to help others understand they are not alone, A.E. White shares poems that spill from her heart and soul and reflect on her life’s journey to date.

Within verse that explores the blues and depression, controversies that include societal issues, all aspects of love and heartache, the ups and downs of the teenage years, and more, White reveals a poetic glimpse into her personal experiences as she welcomes and accepts the feelings that accompany living a full life.

Poetic Thoughts is a collection of diverse verse that candidly reflects on the emotional journey of a young woman.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Dec 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9781665725507

A.E. White

A.E. White is a daughter, athlete, artist, and more. She aspires to inspire and be a blessing that makes a difference and impacts the next generation and beyond. This is her first volume of poetry.

Book preview

THE BLUES

Everyone wants to feel the rhythm but not the blues.

However, these blues are real that had tears shedding from my eyes

and burned with emotions of sadness, depression and anger.

Take a journey of these blues with me,

maybe they’ll be real for you also.

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A MOTHER’S BLUES

One stroke, two strokes and come.

All it takes is two to collide.

All of it was heat of the moment.

No emotion or string attached.

Few weeks go by and some rest later.

Nothing feels different,

or so I thought.

Sleep, sleep, eat, eat, gone.

Minutes turn into hours of sleep.

What’s next? I feel dizzy.

Took a test, surprise it’s positive,

positive that I was surprised and scared.

Positive I felt lost, useless, and unworthy.

Eight weeks in my belly, how can it be?

Am I even here or ready?

It can’t be, I’m unfit.

Mixed emotions caught on fire.

How can it be happening?

Going under, don’t feel a thing.

Eyes closed, I sense a reality dream.

In a deep sleep until I can’t anymore.

Body trembling with pain,

not just physically, but emotionally.

Days turn weeks, soon turn years.

Reminiscing ‘What If’s?’

All these ‘what ifs’ or ‘what would’ve happen?’

A young lady almost turned mother,

feeling pain from the consequence of pleasure.

Prayer for this woman’s womb,

for she hopes and prays a child

will be produced in the