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The Importance of Transparency in Relationships (+ an Inspirational Poem: ONE DAY)

What is transparency in relationships?

Transparency is defined as total honesty. It involves being completely authentic and genuine with others, in all relationships.

And you know me, I’m always transparent, regardless of what I’m sharing (whether it’s good OR bad).

A Podcast with Jess about Transparency in Relationships

Transparency in relationships was the topic of the discussion I had with Jess Dewell from The Voice of Bold Business during a podcast she recorded in February 2018.

You can listen to the podcast conversation on:

The Voice of Bold Business website

YouTube (or watch it here!)

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I Reveal a Secret in this Podcast

Out of the blue, I revealed a secret in this podcast. Okay, it’s not really a secret, but it is something I have never talked about online before.

It was a choice I made (and later regretted) when my grandmother died.

Years ago, when my grandmother died, I was living out of town, teaching high school in a small town called Fort Frances. During the March break of 2002, I planned a week-long trip to Winnipeg. My plans were to send my son home to Thunder Bay and let my mom take care him during my trip.

Then my Grandma (my mom’s mom) died. And I was faced with a decision: Go on my trip or return home for her funeral service?

I chose to go ahead with my planned vacation… for a few reasons.

The Reasons for My Decision

1: She was not the same Grandma anymore.

My grandma had been in a nursing home for years. She had fallen a couple of times and suffered various injuries. One of the consequences was slight brain damage. She became a different person than the Grandma I used to know, and she remained that way for years… until her death.

2: I needed a vacation.

I had been working very hard for months. I was stressed out. I needed a break.

It’s as simple as that.

3: I thought my Grandma would want me to go.

In my mind, I thought, “Just because her life is over doesn’t mean mine should stop.” I honestly believed she would have wanted me to go and enjoy myself… to live life to the fullest!

The Guilt I Felt

I went on my trip, but I didn’t enjoy it.

Why?

I felt guilty. Very guilty. Not just because I missed my grandmother’s funeral service, but because I realized (too late) that I should have been there for my mom. Instead, I made my mom look after my son while I went on my trip.

This was very selfish of me. I know that now. In fact, I discovered that during the beginning of my trip, as soon as the guilt started eating away at me.

Each March since my Grandma Helen died, I feel this guilt. I’ve talked to my mom about it, too. I apologized for my selfish actions. We discussed my regret. And she forgave me. (At least, she said she did.)

But I still feel feelings of guilt and regret every year. I probably always will.

What I Learned

I learned to make better decisions and to try to NOT have any regrets from the choices I make.

I also learned that I needed to listen to others on a deeper level.

Listening in this manner allows us to create a deeper connection to that person.

Jess summed this up nicely when she said, “When we can listen without judgment, we can create a deeper connection with another that allows for more transparency.”

One Day is an Inspirational Poem (and Video!)

Prior to the podcast on the importance of transparency in relationships I did with Jess, I thought about some of the things we were going to discuss.

I ended up becoming inspired and wrote a poem called One Day. I even made a video of it.

Watch it here or on YouTube:

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Moving Forward with Transparency in Relationships

I have been transparent with everyone since I began blogging online back in 2013.

As I move forward with my life, I will continue to be transparent, honest, authentic, and genuine with everyone.

What are YOUR Thoughts about Transparency in Relationships?

I’d love to know. Please share them in the comments.

And let me know if you liked the podcast.

FYI, Jess would appreciate it if you could subscribe to her Youtube channel, share a review on Stitcher, or rate the show on iTunes. You can also find her on I heart radio.

You might also enjoy some of the other podcasts I’ve done:

I spoke with Maxwell Ivey, on his podcast. Watch and listen to What’s Your Excuse? with guest Lorraine Reguly here.

I was also on the My Future Business Show Podcast with Rick Nuske.

And I did two other podcasts (with two different messages).

Yeah, I’ve been busy talking to a lot of people!

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Last Updated : Sunday, February 18, 2018

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2 Podcasts With 2 Different Messages You Need to Hear!

Podcasts are popular these days, and I’ve jumped on the podcast bandwagon to help share my life story, the lessons I’ve learned, and the wisdom I’ve gleaned from being an author.

I was also able to promote my book, From Nope to Hope, to new audiences!

Plus, I was able to offer advice to others on how to become an author!

Did you know I help others become authors?  (It’s true… ANYONE CAN BECOME AN AUTHOR THESE DAYS!)

2 Podcasts I’ve Done Recently

I was invited to do a podcast with Carol Graham, who runs the podcast called NEVER EVER GIVE UP HOPE. We talked all about how to become successful using some of my tips… including how to use positive affirmations!

I was also invited to do a podcast with Win Kelly Charles, an author who has Cerebral Palsy, who runs the BUTTERFlIES OF WISDOM podcast. Win and I talked about how people can become authors, and what steps to take to get started.

These two podcasts have two very different messages, but both are equally important. Give them a listen! Here are the links!

Podcast Links:

Listen to my The Butterflies of Wisdom podcast.

Listen to the podcast I did with Carol Graham, called – When You Just Want the Pain to End, by visiting one of the following links:

I Heart Radio

Her website

iTunes 

Stitcher

Google Play (look for the October 25th, 2017 date)

How Did I Learn of these Podcasts?

While it’s easy to find podcasts online to listen to, it’s a bit tougher to find ones that are aligned with the messages I want to share.

That is why I hired a media publicist.

Some of you might know him, as he is also an author… and a life coach… and the owner of another business, The Midway Marketplace.

The guy to whom I’m referring is none other than Maxwell Ivey Jr.  He’s an amazing man and someone who is also very inspirational. (Hey, when you lose over 250 pounds and reduce your size by over half, you’re inspirational just for doing that! Never mind that he is blind…)

You can also hire Max to help you find the right podcast to be on! Just visit his website or fill out his contact form. He is one of the most helpful guys I know.

And he will even feature you as A SUCCESS STORY! (He featured me!)

What My Next Goals Are (with Podcasts and writing)

I plan on being on more podcasts, of course! Duh!

The Quiet Rose (An #Inspirational #Poem about Overcoming Rape)

Dethorned, she had no voice.

The rape stripped it away.

She had nowhere to turn.

Yet she lived another day.

*

She spent eight years trying.

She spent eight years dying.

Dethorned, she had no voice.

*

*

*

One day, she found her voice.

It was weak, but present.

Dethorned, she found some strength.

*

She nurtured herself, too.

And bit by bit, she grew.

She is not quiet now.

She sings loudly, with pride.

*

She grew a strong backbone.

She does not have to hide.

She has suffered enough.

She dealt with it; it’s done.

*

Re-thorned, she loves herself.

Re-thorned, her life’s begun.

ABOUT THE STRUGGLES I OVERCAME

This poem was originally published on Poetry Perfected. It is based on my true experience of being raped, and overcoming the issues I faced as a result.

Today, it gives me as much strength as the day I wrote it.

If YOU are struggling with similar issues, please read about my life’s journey and how I overcame the obstacles I had.

Also, read From Nope to Hope. This is a book I wrote.

You can learn all about it here and get it on sale here.

Last Updated : Tuesday, October 24, 2017

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Live Your Life to the Fullest

Life. We all have one. We live it, then we die.

Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life is great and wonderful.

I love my life now that I am an author and a freelance writer and editor for hire. I have much more freedom than I’ve ever had before!

Today, my guest is going to discuss life and death with you, so that you can, hopefully, start living YOUR life to the fullest!

Although he is a tech guy for VPNRanks, he is a kind and caring person. He is also trying to live his life to the fullest. And he’s one of my Facebook friends.

My Life Journey (#inspirational #poetry + #motivational #poem)

 

This is a poem I wrote about my life journey from failure to success.

My Life’s Journey

When I was 15, I was devastated and had no hope.

I was raped when I was a virgin, and didn’t know how to cope.

I quit school and life no longer had any meaning.

I just wanted to get rid of the negative effects I was feeling.

I tried to find comfort by turning to food and drugs,

When all I really needed was someone who could give me warm hugs.

But no one knew what I had been through.

It was my secret, something only I knew.

I didn’t tell anyone for years what had happened to me.

When I did, I got counseling and then finally felt free.

But, by that time, I was already degrading myself as a working girl;

A prostitute who didn’t know how to change her world.

I was also a single mom, just trying to get by,

Still struggling with depression and getting high.

I tried my best to succeed in a world that was cruel and cold,

I went to university for 5 years, as my body I sold.

I obtained two degrees and and continued to be abused by men.

I simply didn’t know how to start fresh again.

I moved away to teach high school English and Math for 3 and a half years and really tried,

But returned to prostitution because I always felt I had something to hide.

I was broken and damaged and hurt deep inside.

I felt worthless and alone and continually cried.

My suicidal thoughts would not disappear, regardless of what I did or said.

My depression caused me to have no energy or motivation, and to always want to stay in bed.

My life held no meaning and

I was going nowhere fast.

Any time I felt good, those feelings would not last.

My son learned what I was doing to earn money, so he disowned me and moved out.

I then smoked crack cocaine and hit rock bottom, although I wanted to choose a different route.

Finally, I realized my inner demons would always have a hold over me,

And until I dealt with my past, I would never be free.

I then quit everything and started my life anew,

Trying to forget all the shit that I had been through.

I applied different strategies and techniques to become happy again,

I learned how to cope with my depression and how to change my views about men.

I removed negativity from my life and reconnected with my son,

We rebuilt our relationship, turning it into and a solid one.

I started a freelancing business and became popular online,

I published a couple of books, and learned how to make my life mine.

I reclaimed the innocence I thought I had once lost and also regained control,

I became the person I was meant to be, despite the cost, and now I am whole.

I no longer let my past define who I am or how I should be.

Instead, I control my thoughts and and actions, and now I am a strong version of me.

I use my skills and knowledge to help others now,

Leading by example, and teaching them how…

How to achieve their goals, desires, their dreams, and how to cope;

How to be happy, successful, and at peace; how to go from NOPE to HOPE.

With a bit of effort, it’s possible to do anything you set your mind to,

Just look at me and all the stuff I have been through!

I used to be an awkward, emotional mess.

Now I am happier than I’ve ever been, and a success!

I have been featured on popular and famous websites, and have even saved lives of people I don’t know;

I have accomplished things people only dream of, and helped others grow.

Others are always saying, “Lorraine, you’re such an inspiration!”

That’s because, now, I have motivation.

I want to continue to help others and share my messages with the world.

I want to empower everyone, be it a man, a woman, a transgender, a boy, or a girl.

We all need someone to help us through our rough times and teach us how to grow and how to cope.

We also need to use the strategies and techniques taught in my book, FROM NOPE TO HOPE.

If you struggle in any area of your life, suffer from depression or negative thoughts, or simply want to improve your version of yourself, being the best you can be,

Then use the knowledge, the teachings, and the strategies offered by me.

Your life will become better, you will be more successful, and you will be happy… all this I guarantee.

I know, because I am living proof. I am finally a happier, fulfilled ME, enjoying my life journey, being all that I want to be.

Note from the Author

As you can see, we can go from failure to success if we have the motivation do so so.

My life journey has been somewhat of a roller-coaster ride, with many ups and downs.

Fortunately, my life journey is not over and I hope to become even more successful!

I wish the same for you, too!

You can use the same strategies and techniques I’ve used. They are all contained in my book, From Nope to Hope. You can even read two chapters for FREE! (links below)

About My Book, From Nope to Hope

You can learn about my book from my Booklaunch page.

Or you can simply read all about it in this article on my site.

From Nope to Hope: Book and E-book Release!

From Nope to Hope is available everywhere now!

I finally did it!

I released my second book, From Nope to Hope! It was officially released in April 2017, and made available in print on May 10th, 2017. (My first book, Risky Issues, was released in 2014.)

In this article (blog post), I will tell you

-who I am

-why you should listen to me

-all about my book

-where you can buy it

-where you can get 2 free chapters

-my mission

Who Am I?

Hi. My name is Lorraine. and I am someone who has suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts for most of my life.

I am someone who has suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts for most of my life.

You can read about my life journey (what I’ve been through, where I used to be, and where I am now). In fact, please do, you’ll be happy you did.

If you also suffer from such things, know that I’ve been where you are.

I’ve felt your hopelessness and despair.

You don’t know what to do. You don’t know who to turn to. You are at your wits’ end.

These feelings are horrible. They consume you. They take over your thoughts and influence your actions.

You feel like you have no control. You feel like there’s no hope. You think the only solution is to end it all, eliminating all your problems forever.

I get it. I know exactly how you feel… and it’s awful to feel this way!

I felt this way for years. Yes, years. I even tried to kill myself once. (Read my true story about my suicide attempt.)

The good news is that I survived. I’ve since learned different coping strategies and ways to handle my problems.

Even more good news is this: You, too, have the ability within yourself to change yourself and your situation!

I am not a magician, and the answers I have for you will sometimes require you to put forth some effort, but if you trust me and listen to me, I can assure you that your suicidal thoughts will dissipate, your mindset will change, your outlook will be healthier, your future will be brighter, and you will be happier.

During this process, I will be there for you.

I will help you through it all.

I will help you to discover new ways of coping with your problems. I will teach you techniques you can use in your daily life to improve it. I will share strategies you can employ to make yourself feel better. Not only will I offer you hope, but I will outline the steps you can take in order to become happier, healthier, and more successful in life!

I’m also going to share some of my personal experiences with you throughout this book. You might not have the exact same problems as I did (and still have, on occasion), but you will be able to compare your life against mine.

You WILL be able to change your thoughts. You WILL be able to improve your situation. You WILL become happier with your life.

The Structure of From Nope to Hope

Throughout this book, I am going to be sharing some of my personal experiences with you.

I’m also going to give you specific tasks to do. These are the actions you will need to perform to see the results you want. They are found at the end of each chapter and are called “Thought and Action Exercises.”

They are not hard.

Most of them don’t take a lot of time either. They are designed to be extremely useful to you, too.

Keep an open mind and give them a try, when you are instructed to.

You have NOTHING to lose, and EVERYTHING to gain. I promise you, if you listen to me, it will be worth it!

Why You Should Listen to Me

I am honest.

I am educated.

I have endured a lot of pain during my life. I have faced many obstacles.

I was raped. I quit school four times. I got involved with prostitution. I became a single mother at the age of 18. I raised my son by myself. I became addicted to drugs. I also had a gambling addiction.

I know what it’s like to have no motivation or desire to live. I have suffered from depression and an extremely negative self-image. I have been overweight my whole life. I also lost contact with my son for three years. Fortunately, we reunited!

But, despite all these obstacles, I was still able to overcome them and move on.

Why?

I sought counseling. I learned how to cope with all my problems. I found hope.

Fortunately for me, I have an above-average IQ, and I’m highly skilled in many areas.

I attended university for 5 years and obtained two degrees. I became a math and English teacher. I am still a certified teacher, although I quit teaching high school students. I teach others online now.

I also started my own freelancing business and became an author. This is my second published book, and I have plans to write more. I also help others become authors!

I am currently living life on my own terms, under my own rules and flexible schedule, and I am happier – and freer – than I have ever been.

I’m not going to lie to you, though. I still have bad days. I still get depressed on occasion. Like I said, I’m an honest person. I’m human, after all, and life is not always easy, regardless of where you live, what you do, or how much money you have.

In fact, writing this book was one of the hardest things I have done.

I’m a perfectionist, and I wanted it to be the best resource in the world for people like you, who are plagued with suicidal thoughts, perhaps suffering from depression, and are basically so unhappy that death seems like the only solution.

I wanted to make sure it helped you in many ways. I wanted it to cover every possible reason for why you would want to end your life, and then offer solutions to you for each of these reasons. But I realized that this would be an impossible task because if you ask 1000 different people you will get 1000 different answers for why they would want to do this. However, the commonality would be that they all simply want to end their pain.

So, instead, what I decided to do is create this book around the strategies that have helped me change my life. These are the same strategies that others have used to change theirs, to end their pain, and move on.

Not only will I provide you with information, I will also teach you these strategies and guide you so that you can implement them in your life. Once you start implementing them, you will begin to see results. Your life will become one that is more positive, and hopefully, one that you want to live.

This is a recent picture of me (taken in the summer of 2017). Don’t I look happy?

Advice for Julian (in the Form of a Poem)

Julian, I wrote this for you on April 29, 1993. I don’t know if I ever gave this to you….but I am giving it to you now, and to the world, too!

 

Julian, my son, your time has now come

— and mine, too, for that matter.

Now listen closely, and understand these points,

For what I’m saying is not meaningless chatter.

You’re leaving home — my how you’ve grown —

And are about to be alone in this world.

Please accept gratefully the following advice,

And live by it, as you should.

Think before you speak.

Look before you leap.

Be friendly and kind; never be obscene.

Be generous to others; never be mean.

Beware of those who will use you.

Be strong, sure, and steady.

Do not procrastinate;

Always be ready.

Listen carefully, with a wise ear.

Do not believe everything you hear.

Spend your money wisely, on things that you need.

At least once a day, do a good deed.

Persevere, and don’t let life get you down.

Wear a warm smile; try not to frown.

Remain determined and ambitious; your rewards will be great.

Always be punctual; never be late.

Do not discriminate, nor treat people bad.

Be happy to be alive; try not to be sad.

Remember your friends, and your family, and keep them close to your heart.

Always — always — finish anything you start.

Do not borrow, and do not lend.

Do not fight, nor contend.

Discipline yourself to reach each goal.

Strive for excellence, but don’t taint your soul.

Accept disappointment; take it in stride.

Face confrontations head-on; try not to hide.

Enjoy yourself, and indulge once in awhile.

Be cautious of those who are filled with guile.

Treat others the way you’d want them to treat you.

Above all else, be honest and true.

If you follow this advice, you’ll never have to pay the price

That bad an unlawful people do.

Instead, happiness will be yours through and through.

Please remember all I’ve said,

And store it forever, in your head.

For, now, my dear and precious son,

The time, for you, has finally come

To be on your own, to shed your dependent shell,

And, for me, from my heart, to bid you farewell.

Here, for you, is one last rhyme.

Carry this poem all the time.

When you are feeling down or blue,

Read it again, and remember

That I LOVE YOU.

Sincerely from,

Your friend,

Your Mom.

xxxxoooo

Last Updated : Saturday, July 15, 2017

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All about “The Heart to Kill” (+ the author, Dorothy M. Place!)

 

One thing I love about being an author is getting to know other authors and promoting their works!

Recently, I had the pleasure of talking to Dorothy M. Place, the author of The Heart to Kill.

This story is about a horrible crime and an enduring friendship, and was awarded gold by the Literary Titan book reviewers. Sarah, the protagonist, was nominated as one of the five best characters in 2016, reviewed by “My Train of Thoughts.”

It’s also being sold right now at a 30% discount! (Keep reading for where to go to get this deal!)

To read about the book, how it came to be written and to take a virtual tour of Eight Mile Junction, the town in which the story takes place, please visit the author’s website. You can also connect with Dorothy there! Just visit her website at Dorothy M. Place. Com.

Book Blurb for The Heart to Kill

Savvy law student Sarah Wasser returns to her apartment to find two telephone messages:  She has not been chosen for a coveted summer internship, and her best friend from high school has just murdered her two children.  Unwilling to admit the internship failure to family and friends, the quick thinking Sarah secures a position on JoBeth’s defense team and returns to her sleepy hometown in South Carolina.

But Sarah is not well-prepared for working in a community rife with duplicity and betrayal, and her efforts are met with the benevolent amusement of the senior law partner, the resentment of the trial attorney, the rush to judgement by the folks of Eight Mile Junction, and discovery of her father’s role in the degradation of JoBeth.

More about the Book The Heart to Kill

Sarah, a student at Northwestern University Law School, returns to her apartment after a trying day to find two telephone messages. The first informs her that she has not been chosen for a coveted summer internship, a position for which her father had arranged an interview.

The second is from her mother, with the news that Sarah’s best friend in high school, JoBeth Ruland, has murdered her own son and daughter.

To mislead her father about her failure to be chosen as a recipient of the internship, Sarah decides to secure a position on JoBeth’s defense team. Against her father’s vehement protest, she leaves Evanston, Illinois, at the end of the term and returns to Eight Mile Junction, South Carolina, a small town in the Appalachian foothills, determined to convince him that the experience will contribute to her future.

To make the best of the situation, Sarah sets out to become a vital member of the defense team and to regain favor with her father. But she is not well-prepared for the shock of leaving her sheltered academic life and working in a community rife with chauvinism, malice, and betrayal.

Her struggle is met with the benevolent amusement of the senior law partner, John-Two, who, despite her objection, insists on calling her “Little Lady.” The criminal trial expert on the team, Al, a tense, disciplined young attorney, resents the intrusion of what he believes to be a know-nothing law student, and treats Sarah as if she is incompetent.

The folks of Eight Mile Junction close ranks in the face of Sarah’s inquiries, hiding the town’s complicity in JoBeth’s degradation from the eyes of “outsiders” by finding her guilty before the trial begins. And finally, her father, on whose judgment Sarah has relied her entire life, rejects her efforts to placate his ill-humored response to her decision that summer.

In the end, Sarah discovers the underlying issues that precipitated her friend’s murderous act. Through interviews with JoBeth, her mother, her former lover, and her work associates, her ex-husband’s mistress as well as the testimony given during the trial, the horrifying events that shaped JoBeth’s life are revealed, helping Sarah understand how a person can be driven to extremes that defy ordinary reasoning.

Regarding Sarah and her friend, it is the betrayal by those they love and believe in that changes their lives forever. Ultimately, it means disgrace and imprisonment for JoBeth. But for Sarah, who decides against returning to law school, it is the beginning of a life in which she, not her father, manages her future.

Reviews for The Heart to Kill

“Page turner and one that will keep you up all night reading? A remarkable read!” ~Peggy’s Reviews

“Dorothy’s new book takes a deep look into the psyche of a woman who has inexcusably taken the life of her own child. Check out this intense and intriguing story of two young women and discover what could drive a mother to commit such an unforgivable act.” ~Mundus Media Ink

“This was a very emotional read – Ms. Place really helps set the mood for the Southern town with all the hospitality on top, but darkness lurking underneath it all, reminiscent of ‘The Garden of Good and Evil.’” ~TDC Book Reviews

Dorothy Was Inspired by Euripides’ Play, MEDEA

Written over 2,500 years ago, the author set into motion a powerful series of events about a woman, who after sacrificing everything for her husband, was discarded and threatened with exile. For revenge, she murdered their two sons. Euripides has the Greek chorus ask, “How does she have the heart to kill her flesh and blood?”

That question is still with us. Timothy Mariano, MD, Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University estimates that there are 500 filicides a year and that seventy-five percent of those murdered are children under six years. Furthermore, he reveals that those statistics hold true year-after-year. And so, each time we read a newspaper account of one of these horrific crimes, we ask ourselves the same question: how can a mother (or father) murder his or her children.

When I began the novel, I have to admit that I thought the book was going to be much more of a blockbuster than it turned out to be. After all, I reasoned, the magnitude of the question suggests a story of such epochal proportions that it would surely rank among the great American literary accomplishments. But it didn’t quite turn out that way. Instead, it is a quiet book about a young woman who, despite her ambition and self-absorption, comes to understand her girlhood friend and the betrayals that changed them both forever.

After working on this book for five years, I actually ended up in the same place as Euripides. Each time I read about a mother who has murdered her children, I ask myself how did she have the heart to kill. Unable to find a reason, I still don’t have the answer. But at least, I’m in good company. After all, Euripides’ work lasted this long. There must be hope for my book.

Although I will not join Euripides in the pantheon of great writers, I find that I did enjoy working through Sarah’s struggle and discover her willingness to see beyond the simple explanations for JoBeth’s tragedy. Perhaps that’s the best we can do.

About the Author

Dorothy Place was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, but now lives and writes in Davis, California.

She works as a principle investigator of a research group at Sacramento State College, but writes in her spare time.

Like many authors, she first began creative writing as a hobby but has now made it her second career.

Since 2005, ten of her short stories have been published in literary journals and magazines, two of which were selected for prizes!

At present, she is putting together her first collection of short stories, Living on the Edge, and working on her second novel, The Search for Yetta

Buy The Heart to Kill

The Heart to Kill is available from Barnes & Noble.

It’s also available from Amazon.

You can also purchase it at a 30% discount from Texas A&M University Press & the Texas Book Consortium. Just visit this link and enter the code 3B in the appropriate box!

Last Updated : Monday, July 3, 2017

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YOU – My Jaanu

Last Updated : Monday, April 17, 2017

 

Today I want to share a poem I wrote for someone I met online. He is an Indian guy and is someone I considered to be my Jaanu.

(No, it’s not Mr. X.)

Going without talking to you

Is like going without breathing air

It is painful; for each other, I want us to be there.

My stomach feels like it is tied up in knots.

I would give anything to know your thoughts.

You invade my dreams; I cannot stop thinking of you.

I honestly thought your feelings for me were true.

But we cannot ever be together and so we must move on.

I do not like knowing that, from my life, you are gone.

But you wanted to end it, although I would still like to talk to you.

I guess it is the only decision that makes sense at all, and to your heart, you must be true.

Because many factors prevent us from together,

I do not want to invest more energy and time

Into something that will only ever be virtual; a relationship online.

I need to be touched, hugged, and feel loved. I need “more.”

I need someone in real life who can walk through my door.

Yet I need your friendship and sweet love too.

I don’t want to lose that, because of all we’ve been through.

I hope we can find a way to remain close friends with one another, somehow, in some way,

Because not talking to you is causing me torture each and every day.

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