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    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
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    Reflections

    By Areal D. Mitchell

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    Reflections, is more than a collection of poetry; it is a journey of introspection and discovery. With each turn of the page, readers are invited to reflect on their own experiences, find solace in shared emotions, and discover moments of beauty and truth that resonate across the tapestry of human existence.
    Part I: This Thing Called Life explores the multifaceted journey of life itself. Through evocative imagery and lyrical prose, the poems capture the essence of growth, resilience, and the quest for meaning.
    Part II: That Thing Called Love centered on the theme of love in all its forms, dives into the intricacies of human relationships. Whether celebrating the euphoria of new love or navigating the complexities of heartbreak and loss, the poems explore the transformative power of love and its enduring presence in our lives.
    Part III: God, the Greatest Thing of Them All, turns its gaze towards the divine, contemplating the spiritual existence and the presence of God as we navigate through this thing called life and that thing called love.
    Through poignant verse and lyrical prose, Reflections celebrates the essence of life, the depths of love, and the transcendent presence of God in our lives.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateDec 12, 2024
    ISBN9798369433805
    Reflections
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    Areal D. Mitchell

    Areal D. Mitchell is a mother and a writer from Arkansas. Her passion for writing blossomed from a young age, nurtured by a deep appreciation for the power of language to capture the essence of human experience. This is her third appearance as an Author, and her second poetry collection.

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      Reflections - Areal D. Mitchell

      Copyright © 2024 by Areal D. Mitchell.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

      The poems contained in this book are intended for artistic expression. The views and opinions expressed in these poems are those of the author and do not reflect the views of any organization or entity. Reader discretion is advised, as some language may evoke strong emotions or personal reflections.

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Getty Images.

      Rev. date: 12/09/2024

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      Contents

      Part 1: This Thing Called Life

      This Thing Called Life

      Distance

      Virtuous Woman

      Advice for my Queens

      For all my mothers

      Mommy

      Can I Vent for a Second

      Standing Tall

      My Hopes, My Dreams

      A Tribute to Christine James

      Brown, Red and Black Skin

      Black Lives Matter Too

      Peace

      Matilda

      Elijah’s Father

      Noise

      Eulogy

      Part 2: That Thing Called Love

      King

      I Want You

      Where Love Still Grows

      Abrooks

      Pieces of Me

      Leaving the Door Open

      Broken

      Loving Hard

      Last Time

      Good-bye Love, Hello Heartbreak

      Broken #2

      Yall can have this thing called love

      314s

      Asshole

      I’m Not that One

      Change of Heart

      Now, What

      That’s Her

      Who is this For

      Yall can have this thing called love – Part 2

      Part 3: The Greatest Thing of Them All

      God, Who

      When, God

      Answers

      Getting to Happy

      A Conversation with God about my Future Husband

      Finding You

      God’s Daughter

      I Need Thee

      God is Good (Spoken Word)

      For my son Elijah

      One day, everything about life, love and God will make sense to you.

      People say the truth sets you free . . .

      . . . well let me tell my truth and see

      Part 1:

      This Thing Called Life

      This Thing Called Life

      The thing about life

      is that it’s happening to all of us

      at the same damn time

      Health issues

      Relationship issues

      Work issues

      Family issues

      Death

      Pain

      Heartbreak

      Lost

      Weddings

      Engagements

      Proposals

      New beginnings

      New house

      New car

      New job

      Job lost

      Repossessed car

      Evictions and foreclosures

      Devastating endings

      Breakups

      Suicidal thoughts

      Depression

      Isolation

      Troubled kids

      All of that represents

      what this thing called life is

      You can’t carry my cross

      And I can’t carry yours

      So, who’s to say how heavy one person’s burden is over someone else

      See the thing about life is

      Life is happening to all of us

      Don’t expect something from someone you ain’t giving yourself

      just because life is happening to you

      Your burdens ain’t heavier than mine

      My problems not bigger than yours

      It’s the way that we respond and treat others when life is happening to us

      That reveals our true strength

      So we’re either going to persevere, and pray our way through

      Or let this thing called life take the best parts of you

      Distance

      A decade later and, I’m still finding my way to me

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