Poetry for the Soul
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At first the poet/author did not think of her work as poetry; it was just fooling around with a few words and writing them on a piece of paper. She would draw inspiration from music, and even emotions, which is why this compilation of poetry is titled, “Poetry for the soul” as it is written from the heart and resonates with the author. This inspirational collection is sure to be enjoyable and will cater for many different genres thus making the poems easy to relate to for a wide readership. Through reading these poems you will also get to know the author who hopes that her poems will bring healing to some and give others a different perspective of life. May this book bring you as much joy as it did the author.
About the author:
J-Lyn Matjila is a young lady. She grew up in the rural area of Mpumalanga in a place called Mmametlhake. She was raised in a very strict home where education was the most important aspect. J-Lyn has two siblings and a beautiful daughter. She started writing from a very young age and loved writing not only poetry but essays and long stories as well. During high school her creativity grew wider and better, and she found her essays were more creative. She matriculated in 2009, and from thereon she began the journey of writing poetry.
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Poetry for the Soul - J-lyn Matjila
Dedication
This book is dedicated to all the people who love and enjoy poetry; to those who are going through a difficult time; and to those who are looking for healing. It has been written for those who want to restore hope and who are just in love. It will be enjoyed by each person who reads it.
Synopsis
At first the poet/author did not think of her work as poetry; it was just fooling around with a few words and writing them on a piece of paper. She would draw inspiration from music, and even emotions, which is why this compilation of poetry is titled, Poetry for the soul
as it is written from the heart and resonates with the author. This inspirational collection is sure to be enjoyable and will cater for many different genres thus making the poems easy to relate to for a wide readership. Through reading these poems you will also get to know the author who hopes that her poems will bring healing to some and give others a different perspective of life. May this book bring you as much joy as it did the author.
Contents
Dedication
Synopsis
Introduction
Acknowledgements
1. Poetry for the soul
2. My friend, the eagle
3. Heartbeat
4. I found God
5. I know you’re on your way
6. Lerato (Love)
7. Even when it hurts
8. Without you
9. Women with similar lives but different journeys
10. Moment
11. What if?
12. Suddenly
13. Why she really wanted to let him go
14. Freedom
15. Mother
16. What am I to you?
17. Discover love
18. This thing called love
19. A woman is special
20. Inviting enough
21. Pain
22. Hustler
23. Inspiration
24. Treasure
25. An amazing race
26. Salute
27. Life is a journey
28. In plain sight
29. An apologetic man
30. A place of healing
31. A mended heart
32. Hope
33. Poverty
34. A dreadful night
35. Something borrowed
36. God sent
37. A pleasant memory
38. Hollow
39. Write me a letter
40. Heaven knows
41. Oh my Lord!
42. A dreadful morning
43. An amazing man
44. A tale of a silent girl
45. A precious human
46. Allow me to take your hand
47. My daughter
48. Our world
49. Tragic accident
50. Give thanks
51. The vow
Introduction
I regard myself as a loving person who, although has been through a lot, still spreads positivity, love and joy everywhere I go. I started writing poetry because I needed to heal. I was shattered, and thought of poetry as a form of communication and a way to relate to people. It was also a way to express how I felt as it was often hard for me to speak.
I write to indulge in creativity and to show and express love through poetry. I write to connect with people throughout the world and to enable them to feel joy, have hope and erase the anger in their lives.
I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Perhaps by the end you will understand me better and even get to see and connect with my words.
Acknowledgements
Mother, Sylvia Matjila: The anchor of life, my rock, strength and comforter. Thank you for always being there for me in prayer, for