Poetry of Pain, Passion, Power, and Praise

From the harsh realities of physical and emotional pain to the healing hand of God, Poetry of Pain, Passion, Power, and Praise is the collection of powerful, authentic poetry by Angie Michelle James that explores four powerful emotions, each of which starts with the letter "P" and crystallizes the role each plays in shaping our lives. At once dramatic and stirringly sensitive, these poems come together to guide readers through an emotional journey that is designed to bring about positive change. Through meditations on pain, passion, power, and praise, the poems create a path that can also serve as a vital process for healing. The book examines the experience of pain; the passion that is vital to change that pain; the power that any individual must find to change; and, finally, the praise that accompanies the feels of gratitude for positive change. In the Pain section, "Silent Screams" exposes the social epidemic of child abuse, which often goes unheard, as a young girl repeatedly endures assaults at the hands of men who are disturbingly close to home. In the Passion segment, the poem entitled "What drives your passion?" mines the motivations that live within each of us, whether we are driven by power, fame, or winning. "I didn't give up," a poem within the Power section of the book, lists the fierce obstacles that stand in the narrator's way, which include epilepsy, poverty, and unemployment, offering inspiration to others who may face circumstances that seem impossible to overcome. And in the deeply spiritual Praise portion of the book, the rousing poem, "From Suicide to Success," reveals the power of God to transform a near tragedy into a meaningful life. Through rhyming verse that guides readers through a broad spectrum of the emotionally complex human experience, these raw, yet redemptive poems offer healing, insight, and catharsis for both young adults and adults who are looking for a brighter way.

Author: Angie Me'shelle

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Jun 08, 2013

Number of Pages: 366 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1470152290

ISBN-13: 9781470152291