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    Shadows of Life - Reflections of Victory: Poetry by La'shel Lovejoy
    Shadows of Life - Reflections of Victory: Poetry by La'shel Lovejoy
    Shadows of Life - Reflections of Victory: Poetry by La'shel Lovejoy
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    Shadows of Life - Reflections of Victory: Poetry by La'shel Lovejoy

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    When fourteen La'Shel nearly lost her life. Although never fully recovered, she refused to be held back. She has a passion to uplift anyone on the road of life itself. The permeating vein throughout her poetry is in reflecting on life itself and seeing the victory: our responses determine who we become. This is a very victorious young woman!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateJun 7, 2011
    ISBN9781450278201
    Shadows of Life - Reflections of Victory: Poetry by La'shel Lovejoy
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    La'Shel Lovejoy

    When fourteen La'Shel nearly lost her life. Although never fully recovered, she refused to be held back. She has a passion to uplift anyone on the road of life itself. The permeating vein throughout her poetry is in reflecting on life itself and seeing the victory: 'our responses determine who we become.' This is a very victorious young woman!

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      Shadows of Life - Reflections of Victory - La'Shel Lovejoy

      Table of Contents

      Preface by the Poet

      Introduction by the Poet’s Mother

      Acknowledgements

      Part I Shadows of Life

      THE ACT OF CONSIDERATION

      BALL

      FUTURE

      THE GROUND BEHIND SUFFERING

      LIFE’S TRANSITION

      NO GUARANTEE

      RELIABLE

      REQUEST

      REVELATION

      SECOND CHANCE

      SUCCESSFUL TRIALS

      TRUE FRIEND

      UNANSWERED PRAYER

      Part II Love, Love, Love

      ACTION OF LOVE

      CONGRATULATIONS …

      Desired Company

      Desired Relation

      ENCOUNTER

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY

      LOVE’S ENERGY

      LOVE’S JOY

      Marriage

      MOTHER’S DAY

      RENEWAL

      SIGNIFICANT RELATIONS

      UNIQUE MELODY

      Part III Points to Ponder

      BREEZE

      BEAUTY

      BIRTH

      CONTRIBUTION

      CURIOSITY

      DETECTION

      THE GIFT OF NATURE

      JUSTICE

      ONE NATION UNDER GOD

      PASSIONS OF NATURE

      PRESSURED HEART

      RISKY TRAVEL

      THE SHADE

      UNITY

      TIME’S VALUE

      Notes or My Personal Reflections

      Preface by the Poet

      I find that poetry is more of a companion than a talent. My true thoughts and feelings are shared through my poetry. I am so very appreciative of having been provided with this as a gift from God. Poetry is something I have never been taught or would want to learn. In doing so, that would alter my natural gift.

      Prior to reading this book, I want to prepare you to view things from a positive perspective. In life I’ve been through much turmoil. I don’t want others to have to experience similar conditions prior to acquiring a thankful heart for life. This turmoil has allowed me to see life’s true value. I would like to take the time to help you envision ideas so that you don’t take life for granted. Each day is a gift.

      Although these poems are individualized, they stand on the same outlook toward life. There is a message behind each one of them. In so many ways I like to inspire and share true feelings with others. This provides me with tremendous appreciation simply knowing that I might affect others in a positive way.

      In 1992 I was a pedestrian when I almost lost my life. In fact, the doctors called an end to my life. I was expected (if ever to awaken) not to return to a sound state of mind or to any physical mobility. As time carried on, miracles took place. This was a process - it required a large span of time.

      I may never fully recover, but I refuse to let this hold me behind. My health was affected, but my heart was not touched. I have a disability, but my disability does not have me. As this Journal of Poetry might reveal to you, a God-given ability always outweighs a disability.

      My poetry is my companion;

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