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    My Heart in my Hand: A Collection of Poetry
    My Heart in my Hand: A Collection of Poetry
    My Heart in my Hand: A Collection of Poetry
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    My Heart in my Hand: A Collection of Poetry

    By Ashley O'Melia

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    Explore the depths of human emotion through 42 soul-searching poems. Written over a span of 5 years, these verses address everything from heartache to pure joy.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAshley O'Melia
    Release dateFeb 26, 2013
    ISBN9781301386703
    My Heart in my Hand: A Collection of Poetry
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    Ashley O'Melia

    Ashley O'Melia was born in Denver but has lived most of her life in Southern Illinois. She of course loves to read, but also enjoys various crafts, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family and pets. After writing her first story at about 5 years old, Ashley was hooked. She has been greatly influenced by many authors throughout the years, including Robin McKinley, Douglas Adams, Sarah Addison Allen and Madeleine L'Engle.

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      My Heart in my Hand - Ashley O'Melia

      My Heart in my Hand

      Ashley O’Melia

      Copyright 2013 Ashley O’Melia

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      Midwinter

      Ice

      that crusts the trees. Like

      glass

      upon the winter’s knees.

      Silence

      a prayer to the gray sky.

      Birds

      huddled down, too cold to fly.

      Earth

      sleeps in its freezing

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