Poems That Bind

By Evelyn Owens Kelly

Poems That Bind is a collection of inspirational words that have helped me navigate the journeys in life. My mother used to read me her poems whenever I felt down and discouraged. I read these poems to my kids too. There are also brief writings about some of the more recent occurrences in life. I hope we can continue to find ways to uplift one another and our youth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
• Release date: Nov 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9798889822905

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Table of Contents

Title

Copyright

Preface

Background

Mama's Poems

Keep Going Ahead

My Prayer

You've Got to Think High to Rise

Kids' Poems

Grandma

God

The Two Roads

Family

Life's Journeys

From Hell to Happy

When I Think About

Take It Back

Marriage Is a Journey, Not a Destination

I Had Such a Teacher

Embrace Your Roots

A Salute to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Wa—What?

Be Healthy, Be Happy

Food Is the Enemy

We Are So Beautiful

The World Stood Still

Where Are the Birds?

About the Author

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Poems That Bind

Evelyn Owens Kelly

Copyright © 2023 Evelyn Owens Kelly

All rights reserved

First Edition

Fulton Books

Meadville, PA

Published by Fulton Books 2023

ISBN 979-8-88982-289-9 (paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88982-290-5 (digital)

Printed in the United States of America

To my late mother, Leola Owens

Preface

This is a collection of poems dedicated to my late mother, Leola Owens (August 2, 1921–December 5, 2002). She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She wrote poems in the 1950s to help her get through some tough times. I kept some of the poems she wrote and put them together in this book.

Poems That Bind is a collection of writings that span three generations. The impact of her writings encouraged me through life. Her words transcend time. I was privileged to share her works with my children when they were younger. They were inspired to write poems of their own.

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