The Words That Bleed

By Delaney Spellman

The Words That Bleed is a volume of poems and original illustrations that reflects on life’s journey in a bold way, reminding everyone who is battling their own challenges that they are seen.

…Strength is a mixture of things.

In some ways, strength can be determined by how hard it is to knock you down,

 but the measuring factor is how many times you manage to get back up even with weight on your shoulder…

The Words That Bleed interlaces many elements to form a gripping story of loss, adoration, betrayal, and self-discovery as it explores various sentiments. Encouraging others to digest life in a new way, this book provides a space for others to dream so that they may embrace the possibilities ahead of them.

Within the lines inspired by the bowels of an ever-busy imagination, The Words That Bleed uses a range of emotions to create a transfixing illustration of life experiences. As a continuation of Delaney’s first collection of poetry, The Truth That Hides, she inspires others to look beyond their own view. No matter how far you have to search for good, it’s sprinkled all around you. Waiting for its recognition.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Oct 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9781638293330

Delaney Spellman

Delaney Spellman is the author of The Truth That Hides and That’s What Aunts Do. When she isn’t painting, singing, cooking or baking, she can be found in the adventure of nature. Surrounded by two beautiful dogs and the fish she rescues; Delaney finds excitement in the world around her. She works hard to bring light to the lives of others through her Mindful Matter blog on her website, www.delaneyspellman.com, and through the All The Good Things podcast. She knows no limits and helps others become strangers to theirs.

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The Words That Bleed

Delaney Spellman

Austin Macauley Publishers

The Words That Bleed

About the Author

Dedication

Copyright Information ©

Acknowledgment

Rest

All of These Buts in My Head

Harsh Energy

Holes

Royal

Who

Hear Me

Echoes of the Heart

Escape Mine

Bob

He

You Don’t

You’re You

Back Aches

Desperate

One Another

Sweet Girl

Invisible

When You Lose a Part of You

Pointed Sands

Silent Night

Windy Days

Rooted Comfort

The Dance of Grief

Purpose

Despite

Rueful

Wedged

DNA

Planned Pick

The Monsters Fighting Me

Stingers

Sun Kissed

Lethal

You Were

Empty-Minded

What Am I

Recognize

Embark

The Words That Bleed

What Happens When They All Go?

Walked Away

Everywhere

Your Footsteps

The Cup of Many

Build-A-Man

Revenge

Rainbow

New

I Know

This Time

What Lies in Wet Grass

Bonkers

Harvest

Still

Fool’s Gold

Some Children

Milk and Honey

Manipulation

Daisies

The Branches of an Oak Tree

Oops

Comments

Heal

Dear Future Me

Uneasy

Closure

Better

Wide Open

Plenty

Inspire

My Love

No Tears

Wonderful

Desire

If They Knew

Fly

The Piece

Earth and the Sun

Feel

Think Out Loud

I Am

Color Blind

Halfway

More Than a Pinky

Raise Me Up

To Lose

Smallness

Old Friends

Resonate

No One Had Ever

You Said

Drifts in Between

Touch Ground

In

Apology

Stupid Things

Not Ready

Right Moment

Pointless

Too Late

Is It

Coming

Ope

Never Land

Howl

Thank You

Covergirl

Oasis

Stupid Shoes

Too

Elsewhere

Chapped

Learn

Passion

Drink Up

Hungry

Cracked Pavement

Maybe Somewhere Else

Outwardly

Tangled

I’m Good

W.H.A.T.C.H.A

We’re Sorry

Overlooking

Back Together

Never Settle

Yourself

Again, Again

Door Frame

Okay

Lose It

Insignificant

Spiders

Quality

Recollections

City

I’m Up

Mr. Red

Wear Her Heart

Reassurance

Dazed

What’s Left

Orbs

Hidden Nature

Sister, Sister

Momma, Momma

Early Night

Scared

Did You Know?

For You

Soar, Darling

A Bug

Call It What You Want It’s Still Powerful

Hardly

Surely Then

Ooh, Girl

Stranger

Shower Me

The Sink

Men

Light It

Crash Test Dummy

It Is Yours

When They Come

Grandma’s House

My Bad

Someday

The Parts

Playful

Skin

Comparison

It’s True

Strength

Affirmations

Hulk

Poison

Dead Leaves

The Purpose of Depth

I Must

The Finals

Courageous

Soft

The Stream

The Door

Hey

To Live and Be Alive

Victory

Grace

About the Author

Delaney Spellman is the author of The Truth That Hides and That’s What Aunts Do. When she isn’t painting, singing, cooking or baking, she can be found in the adventure of nature. Surrounded by two beautiful dogs and the fish she rescues; Delaney finds excitement in the world around her. She works hard to bring light to the lives of others through her Mindful Matter blog on her website, www.delaneyspellman.com, and through the All The Good Things podcast. She knows no limits and helps others become strangers to theirs.

Dedication

For everyone who has ever doubted their own voice.

Be quick to listen, but remember your voice carries power.

For my playmate,

I will carry you with me wherever I go.

Forever and always.

Copyright Information ©

Delaney Spellman 2023

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher.

Any person who commits any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

Ordering Information

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Publisher’s Cataloging-in-Publication data

Spellman, Delaney

The Words That Bleed

ISBN 9781638293323 (Paperback)

ISBN 9781638293330 (ePub e-book)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2022918699

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First Published 2023

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Acknowledgment

I’m truly grateful that God has granted me opportunities like this one. I’d like to thank everyone from Austin Macauley Publishers who helped bring this collection to life. My love goes out to those who have supported me along this journey. May we all continue to be blessed.

Rest

I hate that I can’t turn it off. It’s just there making desperate emotions. I get distracted by your favorite things. What about my life, how can I focus when you own my thoughts? I’m trying my best here. My fingers belong in your hair but they rest against my chest, to feel my heart, reminding me of my purpose through beats. My feet belong against yours as we lay memorizing details of each other. Your shoulders and my imagination. It’s a dangerous place to be, I try to