Spiced Black Coffee

By Inga Marie

On the day I was born on this earth,

my path awaited my premeditated

footprints.

Imprinted in my mind was the

roadmap to my destination,

and the directions to getting there

sewn into my heart.

Inga Marie is a black immigrant who finds serenity in writing poetry, and applauds its beauty and power to heal many wounds.

In a debut collection she began penning over fifteen years ago, Marie shares poems that address not only her life experiences of heartbreak, pain, rejection, love, and healing, but also a variety of themes that include human rights, universal equality, faith, motherhood, and what it means to be a black woman in today’s world. Through relatable reflections that offer a safe place for others to study themselves through the lens of her thoughts, Marie encourages an awakening of the soul as she provides a lyrical snapshot into how she persevered through hard times and found her true self in the process.

Spiced Black Coffee is a thought-provoking collection of poetry that shares a glimpse into a black woman’s soul as she contemplates her life journey and offers inspiration for others to do the same.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Mar 8, 2023
• ISBN: 9781665738521

Inga Marie

Inga Marie is a Jamaican Canadian poet/writer who appreciates literature and poetry. It was at the age of seven years old, back in Jamaica, that Inga developed her love for poetry when she first recited a poem for a school poetry contest. Her journey of writing most of these lovely pieces began over fifteen years ago. Poetry writing is where she finds her serenity and applauds its beauty and power of healing. A survivor of domestic violence, she is an advocate for women and children against abuse. She enjoys spending time in her kitchen, cooking her favorite cuisines, and sharing knowledge from her favorite books she has read.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2023903013

Archway Publishing rev. date:  03/02/2023

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book illustrates a collection of life experiences of heartbreak, pain, rejection, love, and healing. It is a collection of poems, an art of vivid emotions and the challenges of life to be shared with the reader, but with gratitude and laughter through these moments.

A SPECIAL PRAYER FOR MY READER

I pray that God will grant me the courage to be able to understand my weaknesses and work on them to change for the better. I pray also, that God will grant me patience and the ability to be calm in all situations … to be a better person, wife, mother, sister, daughter, and citizen, and for the ability to express without doubting myself and others, so that I can trust. I pray for peace in all situations and the perseverance to endure this race with joy.

Dear Reader,

It is my honor to share my poems with you through my journey of pain, tears, victory, hardships, resilience, and healing. I hope you will find solace as you read, knowing you are not alone. I also shared your pain, tears, and laughter through life’s unforeseen circumstances, knowing that after the hurricane, there will be calm. I hope my words inspire you to never give up and to persevere through the hard times, as there will be joy in the end because you have a purpose, talent, and mission to share with others. This is my purpose: to share with you, my poems.

Come with me, let us travel with laughter, strength, vigor, trust, and triumph!

Your poet,

Inga Marie

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Inga Marie is a Jamaican Canadian poet/writer who appreciates literature and poetry. It was at the age of seven years old, back in Jamaica, that Inga developed her love for poetry when she first recited a poem for a school poetry contest. Her journey of writing most of these lovely pieces began over fifteen years ago. Poetry writing is where she finds her serenity and applauds its beauty and power of healing. A survivor of domestic violence, she is an advocate for women and children against abuse. She enjoys spending time in her kitchen, cooking her favorite cuisines, and sharing knowledge from her favorite books she has read.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Black

When I Was Born

Amazed

My Tree Root

A Change

Why Do You Cry?

Would You Love Me?

Would You Love Me? Part 2

I Am Your Masterpiece

Rhythm of You

Serenity

Sorry

Chapter 2

Long Black

Every Day

Every Day Part 2

Strong Woman

Strong Woman Part 2

This Is Me

Strong Man

The First Time

The First Time Part 2

My Nani

Why Me?

Why Me? Part 2

Come Closer

I Hate This

Can You Hear Me

Chapter 3

Espresso

Life

No More

Words

The Thorn

Mishap

One Day

Why

Chapter 4

Affogato

Energy

Life by Design

Recovery

Love

Just Another Day

Chapter 5

Cappuccino

The Marketplace

The Marketplace Part 2

In God I Trust

Table Talk

Table Talk Part 2

Table Talk Part 3

Chapter 6

Starbucks

Animalistic Instincts

Animalistic Instincts Part 2

Tears and Emotions

My Night’s Cry

My Night’s Cry Part 2

Chapter 7

Timmie’s

Lifelong Song

Lifelong Song Part 2

The Flower

Waves of Ecstasy

Chapter 8

Blue Mountain

For You

For You Part 2

A Time for Us All

The Unknown

The Shattered Woman

My Soul

Trust

Forgiven

Forgiven Part 2

Forgiven Part 3

Gurl

Gurl Part 2

Mother

Chapter 9

Americano

Dreaming

No Matter What

Corrupted Filth

Corrupted Filth Part 2

Corrupted Filth Part 3

Corrupted Filth Part 4

Corrupted Filth Part 5

Corrupted Filth Part 6

Corrupted Filth Part 7

Time

You Did It Again

The Earth

Who Am I?

Who Am I? Part 2

Who Am I? Part 3

Who Am I? Part 4

Foolish Man

Foolish Man Part 2

Hey Ole Lady

Hey Ole Lady Part 2

Missing You

Missing You Part 2

Chapter 10

Iced

Broken Dreams

Toxic Relationship

Infidelity Scum

Pretend

Chapter 11

Espresso Tonic

Sinful Nature

Sinful Nature Part 2

My Love for You

The Promise

The Promise Part 2

Dark Shadow

Chapter 12

Kopi Luwak

If Love Should Fail

Is This Love

Chronic Wound

Dirty Little Secrets

Dirty Little Secrets Part 2

A Sting

Laughter

Attraction

Bound in Chains: Could You

Family

Nightmare

Demons

Demons Part 2

Observer

Death

Death Part 2

Chapter 13

Kaldi (Good Shepherd)

Dear God

Dear God Part 2

The Alpha and the Omega

A View to Explore

The Winter Storm

A New Beginning—You and I

My Praise

My Praise Part 2

How Great Thou Art

My Dear Child

Chapter 14

Mocha

Footsteps

What Is Love

What Is Love Part 2

Gratitude

The Good