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lorna_j
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My journey with writing began when I was approximately sixteen years of age. As a former foster child, I can remember wondering where to turn or who I could talk to for help and emotional support. Of course, those closest came to mind. Yet, when my voice fell on deaf ears, I became lost and emotionally detached. Today, I understand more than ever, that my plight was not uncommon. There are children in foster care who suffer in silence every day. With the numerous agencies and organizations that exist to support us, there may be an assumption that foster children are afforded every opportunity that their biological parents were unable to provide. Yet, this may be far from true. In fact, foster children may not know that there are supports that benefit them directly. Therefore, I provide resources on my website solely for that purpose which includes a book catalog where my first book, "Black Butterfly: The Journey, the Victory," is listed. This is a book of poetry that speaks to the silence; it was written for those who are waiting for someone to articulate what they are trying to say or perhaps what they need to hear.
April 2022
1 year ago
Submitted Poems 2 total
Expired PlatesIn a society where double standards create a set of separate rules, tales of calamity, catastrophe, and tragedy shape the news. A traffic-stop, a broken taillight, an air freshener, expired plates. Misdemeanors, racial profiling, systemic injustice... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Notes of Season's TimeOn cloudy days, does one conform, as sun sets low and shadows warmth? Moods may change with season’s time, like melodies found on a chime. Can you hear within the tones, a gentle breeze so softly blown? The tone is light and crystal clear, a... | 11 Views added 2 years ago | Rating |
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