Zenovia B.
My name is Zenovia Barksdale and I am 45 years old, mother and grandmother. I have written a book, "I Refuse To Be Lonely and also the "Beauty and Strength Of A Woman." at www.lulu.com
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writing poetry, reading the bible and people magazine, talking to different people about the bible, building up women s self-esteemMotto
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My Bad Hair ExperienceMy experience as a teenager doing an home perm.
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Enjoying MyselfA poem about being happy with yourself after a break up and enjoying getting to know yourself again. -
Penny and the Monkey BarsA short story of me as a child facing my fears. The fear of falling and getting hurt, made me apprehensive. As a adult I still find myself in situations that I will allow fear to from keeping me taking chances. -
My Experience with Crossing the Monkey BarsAs a child I was very scared to cross the monkey bars because of fear of falling. Today I still face monkey bars. -
Inspirational Bible VersesBible verses that give me that extra oomph when I need it.
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I Am My Own Worst Enemy!Negative thinking and not always being comfortable in my own skin has cost me many disappointments. -
Jasmine's New Chevy CruzeJasmine decides on whether to buy a car the same day she wonders if she wants to remain with her fiance who is sometimes violent towards her/ -
Men Who Secretly Sleep with Men (Living on the Down Low)Last week a famous celebrity/minister from Atlanta was accused of having sex with young men that was part of his flock. Do you know what your man is doing in the dark?
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Being in a Relationship and the Man is Obsessive or Possessive of YouSometimes we can mistake a mate being obssessive or possesive as endearing and him being in love with us.
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Reasons Why Women Find Themselves in a Domestic Abuse RelationshipThere are many smart professional women who have been able to be manipulated by a man and the results are they are in a domestic abuse relationship. -
Hey Girl, Love Yourself and Love Your Body!Too many young women are seeking breast implants, plastic surgery because of self loathing. -
Never Settle when it Comes to Finding the Right Man (Have a Check List!)It's okay to have a standard or check list to find your mate. -
Micheal Jackson Estate Signed Record Deal Worth 250 Million DollarsMicheal Jackson has made history with record deal, even in death. -
The World's Shortest Man Has DiedStanding at only 2 feet,5.37 inches world's shortest man has died. -
The List of Celebrities Dying Because of Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol Seems to Be GrowingList of some celebrities who died too soon because of combination of prescription pills and alcohol or drug overdoses, or suicide. -
51 People Killed in Earthquake in TurkeyEarthquake occurred in Okcular, Turkey. -
Same Family Members Survive Both Haiti and Chile EarthquakesA family who flee from Haiti to Chile after January earthquake are bombarded with another one in Chile. -
Killer Whale Attacked and Killed Trainer at Sea WorldKiller Whale Tilikum killed 40 year old female trainer. -
Give Whitney Houston a BreakLast night during a concert in Brisbane Australia, Whitney Houston hit a few low points. -
Monique's New Job Promotion ( a Short Story About Falling in Love)Monique was in love with her boss and she didn't think her felt the same for so she moved on to a new job. -
Man Bitter with Internal Revenue Service Flies Plane into Building in TexasA man on a murder suicide mission flies plane into IRS building. -
Dog Mugged Outside Grocery StoreDonna McPerson says someone stole her little pooches coat off her back in the middle of winter. -
Men Who Are Involved in a Domestic Relationship, Abused by the Women in Their LifeMen are involved with women who like to beat them up, it's just not talked about ever. -
Woman Harvard Graduate Involved in Shooting Spree at UniversityHarvard Graduate Dr. Amy Bishop killed three of her co workers. -
Luge Olympian KilledLuge Sledder Nodar Kymaritashvili killed hours before Olympics begin. -
The Invasion of the Gigantic CrabCrabzilla has been caught and stationed in Britian! -
Sleeping Beauty Syndrome is Something Very RealThere are people who do who fall asleep and stay asleep for days or weeks! -
How I Cope with Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisLiving with a diease where the prognosis eventually is death. -
Ten Quotes on Achieving HappinessTen Quotes on being happy and achieving usccess and happiness.
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How to Achieve Happiness (Part I )Everyone wants to be happy, achieving this is more simple that one would think. -
How to Achieve Happiness (Part II)Everyone wants to be happy, achieving happiness is more simple than one would think. -
Ten Quotes on Forgiving Both Yourself and OthersQuotations on learning to forgiving yourself and others that may have hurt you.
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Why is it Easier to Forgive Others Before We Forgive Ourselves?Learning to forgive ourselves shows that we love and appreciate ourselves. -
Are We Living in the Last Days?The bible described the days that we are living in as the "last days." Bible prophecy is being fulfilled! -
Why You Should Forgive Even If It's Not Your FaultForgiving someone isn't always easy but it's the best thing you could ever do for yourself. -
Your Wedding DayA poem to the bride on her wedding day. -
Little Miss PerfectA poem about little girls being in a beauty pagent contest. -
Finding Out Your Man is GayLearning to come to grips that your man loves to sleep with other men is hard, but you can come to grips and move on without him.
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Depression is Real and PainfulA poem about being depressed.
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Another Woman's Man (A Question to the Female Cheater Involved with a Married Man)Cheating in a marriage seems to be the latest trend to do. Even a seem to be good guy like Tiger Woods could not escape the clutches of adultery.
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Loss of Self Respect (Ode to Ladies)If we are dressing like hoochie koochie mamas' can we really be called Ladies?
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Ten Fear of Failure QuotesQuotes that encourage facing the fear of failure and going for your dreams.
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Be a Success! Face Your Fears!Successful people overcome their fear of failure.
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Never Judge a Book by It's CoverWhen Susan Boyle first appeared no one thought she had talent. -
Another Ten Quotes About Letting Go of the PastTen quotes on letting go of the past.
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The Dangers of PornorgraphyPornography not only affects the viewer but also his/her family.
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Questions to Ask Yourself to Know If You Are in a Domestic Violence RelationshipIf you can answer yes to any of the questions below, chances are you are in a abusive relationship.
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He was Not a StrangerNever submit to rape, fight back. -
No One GreaterHow can anyone deny a creator, the big bang theory is none sense. -
ThinkDo you have a dream you want to achieve, go for it. Never allow another person to snuff your dream away. -
Simple Friends and Real FriendsThe difference between a simple friend and a real friend. -
Friendship: Do You Have an Ethel for a FriendEthel and Lucy were the epitome of friendship. -
Hallmark: I Love Lucy Marathon, Ten of My Favorite EpisodesSunday October 4th, Hallmark is running a I Love Lucy Marathon. -
Why Do People Have to Use ProfanityIn every day conversations people proliferate their sentences with cuss words.
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The Strength of a WomanAll women possess inner strength, you just have to find it? Are you in a abusive relationship, find your inner strength and get out! -
Ten Quotes on Never Giving UpI love to write quotes. Whitney has inspired me to think positive and never give up. Enjoy the quotes.
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Whitney Opens Up with Oprah Part IIWhitney finally sets the record straight on her life with drugs and being Mrs. Bobby Brown. -
Whitney Houston Opens Up with OprahPart One of Whitney Houston's interview with Oprah Winfrey
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Men on the Down Low (Living a Lie)Men on the down low and the effects of the lie
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The Blame GameWhy is it that when tragedy happens people say that "it's God's will?"
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Find Yourself a ManA poem about domestic abuse.
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A Real ManA poem about domestic violence.
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My Personal Favorite Ten Songs by Phyllis HymanTen songs by Phyllis Hyman and why I like the songs. -
HelloFor all those women who have a "While you were sleeping," kind of crush and did not have to nerve to speak to the one you were secretly in love with.
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Movies that Will Make You Think Twice About Getting Involved in a Domestic Abuse Relationship.Movies that began with the woman thinking she has found the man of her dreams, only to realize that he is man of her nightmares. -
Never Happen AgainDomestic abuse is something that happens every hour and every minute of every day. How a woman reacts the first time it happens to her will often predict her future.
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Barack and Michelle Obama Appear to Be in LoveBarack and Michelle prove that marriage is not something outdated.
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A Perfect Personal Wedding Gift for Your MateA great personal gift to give your mate on your wedding day. -
Ten Quotes on Stop Living in the Past and Letting Go Past MistakesSometimes we cannot enjoy the future because we are dwelling on past mistakes... let it go. -
Ten Break Up Songs that EmpowerTen break up songs, that leave you feeling good and more empowered.
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The DancePeople have made marriage to be outdated and unconventional. Making love is truly in its purest and most beautiful form when done between a man and his wife.
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Love AgainA poem about learning to love and trust again after a broken heart. -
Why I Believe Homosexuality is WrongHomosexuality was not a practice started in the Garden of Eden.
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Domestic Violence QuotesQuotations that talk about domestic violence. -
Are Kids the Key to Happiness?Does a woman need a child to feel fulfilled? -
Why Your Dog Looks like YouDogs and their pet owners can resemble each other. -
Cup of TeaOnly a mother would know this about their child....... -
Song of the Day (I'm Coming Out)Feeling positive and good about my life, it's my time. -
No More PainGetting over and moving on after a bad relationship. -
Song of the Day (Be Happy)Song of the day Mary J. Blige's Be Happy -
Your BoyfriendA poem about a child being molested by their mommys boyfriend. -
Which Dessert Are You?A personality test with desserts. -
I Have Come to RealizeMaturity has helped me to see many things. -
The StoneLearn to forgive when you are hurt. -
I Have the Lock and KeyI am saving my body for marriage. -
Only Time Will TellA poem about loving and admiring someone from afar. -
Every Woman Should HaveA poem about what every woman should have and not have: -
Best FriendsAnother email I have received from friends. -
How the Fight StartedIf we think before we speak, many peoples' feelings could avoid being hurt. -
Life Goes Ona poem dedicated to Jennifer Anniston after the much public break up of her and Brad Pitt's marriage. -
What Kind of "tater" Are You?Which potato personality are you? -
Song of the Day (What's Love Got to Do with It)Tina Turner lyrics, "What's love got to do with it." -
Dealing with DepressionA rewrite of the last publication on Depression. -
Dealing with DepressionWaking up with the blues. -
Tina Turner (Simply the Best)The Queen of Rock and Roll Tina Turner proves that she still has it. -
The Queen with GreenIs there enough Queen Titles to go around after the Grammy? -
Whitney Houston, One of My Favorite All Time Singersa brief history on Whitney Houston's music career -
One Flaw in WomenWithout a woman how would a man function? -
Man is Ruining the Earth and MankindA rocket ship loaded with toxic chemicals is heading towards the earth.
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Song of the Day (Show Some Respect)Everyone needs help now and then to get a project started. -
Stop Being Angry!You should never bring up a past deed of someone who has wronged you if you have said that you have forgiven them. -
I Love Chocolate!Is there a scientific reason why people crave chocolate? -
Being a Televangelist Pays OffThere is big money to be made being a minister on television. -
Mega ChurchesMega churches are humungous churches that cater to thousands. -
Song of the Day (Like You're Never See Me Again)Alicia Keys sings the song of the day -
Song of the Day (Me, Myself & I)The song of the day: Me, Myself and I. Beyonce Knowles -
What's in a Name?Names are important and sometimes have meaning.
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Beyonce and Tina Turner at the GrammyBeyonce and Tina Turner was very enjoyable to watch on the Grammys. -
Song of the Day (Soul Deep)Lisa Stansfield, "Soul Deep), is the song of the day. -
Permed Out (Bad Hair Day)A poem about putting a perm in yourself instead of going to a professional. -
Song of the Day...There's HopeIndie Arie is a down to earth girl who also sings positive songs. -
Song of the Day (Just Fine)Mary J. Blige sings about loving the whole you. -
Try to See the Glass Half FullAn email a friend sent me about not always being negative
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Defiance (Figthing Back when Raped)Fighting back when sexually violated.
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Song of the DaySong of the day is Faith Evans "Again" -
Ten More Positive QuotationsPositive quotes about life.
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Never Happen AgainThis very minute someone has gotten slapped, punched or mentally abused by their mate.
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Simple Friends and Real FriendsHere is an email someone sent me about the difference between a simple friend and a real friend.
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Madame C J WalkerHere is a contribution to black history month, with one of my favorites Madame C.J. Walker -
A New DayAn encouraging song from Patti Labelle
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I Refuse (part Two)I have now set standards in my life and I am more happy for doing this.
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Once was EnoughThe downward spiral of a drug addict.
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Men on the Down LoveLadies do you really know your man and all his secrets?
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My Body is a TempleTo all women who are not sexually active because of abstinence or virginity.
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Top Ten Things to Buy Second Hand or Thrift StoresTips about shopping second hand
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Shopping for Clothes that Are Second HandBuying clothes at consignment or donation stores isn't as bad as you may think.
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ReminiscingA poem about wondering if your love in which you have broken up with still thinks about you.
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Toxic RelationshipsFriendships or relationships that leave us tired mentally, depressed or used are toxic.
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The DanceA poem about being initmate with your marriage mate
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Ambien.....Is It Safe?Ambien is a popular medication that is prescribed to aid in sleeping but it must be taken as prescribed. -
Your Secret AdmirerHave you ever had feelings for someone but did not know how to tell them....well try this.
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Life Goes on After the Absence FatherLadies have you had a baby by a man and he knew that he was the father and thought you were on some talk show and tried to say he's not the father?
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My GirlsHere is a poem dedicated to women and the friendships they have with other women. There are many television shows the embrace women friendships such as Girlfriends, Sex and The City, Cahmere Mafia.
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I Now Understand the Whys with Britney SpearsBritney Spears may have Bipolar Disorder and that would explain a lot of why she does the things she do. -
Immediate Release, "I Refuse to Be Lonely"Zenovia B. has written a must read for every woman. -
Positive Thinking and Positive AffirmationIf you say something enough and believe it to be true, then you can make it happen.
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Ten Positive Thinkng QuotationsPositivity feeds off positivity. Ten positive quotations to make you say hmmm.
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SisterhoodSometimes having to admit who we are can be rough, but if you see you need improvement. Make the changes it will make you a better person. Ladies watch your back sometimes, friends aren't always what they seem.
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Throw Him to the CurbThis is for the girl who quit high school to start having babies.
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Don't Give UpDon't give up on your dreams!
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The Easy Way OutIf you feel like life is too hard to cope and you want to die, don't give up always have hope, remember there are people who love and will be broken hearted if you leave.
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The Wind Beneath My WingsI believe that anything you want in life you can accomplish if you just believe.
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The World's PlightOne day the meek shall inherit the earth. (Psalm 37: 10 & 11, 29.
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I Love QuotesTen quotes about "love." I love quotes.
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Bad DaysJust because you have a bad day that does not mean that tommorrow won't better, so never give up!
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DefianceEscaping from someone trying to commit rape.
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ObsessionA poem about being stalked or abused.
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My Name IsA poem about admitting having a drinking problem.
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Just Do ItIf you have a dream or goal, DO IT!
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Another Woman's ManDating a cheating husband will not bring you happiness.
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Broken FamiliesA poem about the destruction of families. -
Ten More Women Empowering SongsSongs for women of "old school," that empower! -
Ladies You Need EmpoweringTen songs by strong women to motivate you, and help you make that move.
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Waking Up to SorrowWhat is this world going to, it is in constant chaos.
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ThinkNever give up on your goals.
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She Loved Too MuchWomen can become stalkers, give a man their everything.
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I Heard of ThisA poem about a man with lots of babies and crazy women
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Trying New ThingsAs I grow older I like to try new things.
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Life Goes on After the Absent FatherIt's okay to be alone and a mother, a man does not define you.
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Addicted to MedicineA poem about being addictive to medicine.
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A Lady's ChoiceFeel good about being single, a man can not define you.
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A Real ManHow can a man be defined a man if he abuses his wife whether mentally, physically or both.
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No Fingers to Point atWe women sometimes get little signs that a man is not the one for us but for someone we seem to think that maybe we can change him, 95% of the time we cannot.
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JackieA poem to help women to see that being a lady does not start with having a man.
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The Beauty of a WomanAudrey Hepburn recognized that the beauty of a woman came from inside, and not just looks. She often recited this poem. Author unknown at least to me. -
My Night in CharlotteHow many of you women, met a man, fell in love and then find out that he's married? Only then it's too late he has sucked you with his lies and promises.
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Romance LessonsA poem about romance and domestic abuse.
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Time and Unforeseen Occurrences Chapter SevenThe life and perils of Monique James.
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No One GreaterHow can anyone say that we were evolved from apes and not from a Intelligent Creator?
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RelationshipsWhat does a man really expect from his mate?
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No More DramaLearn to love yourself and it will be easy not to allow someone else to mistreat you.
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Mary J. Blige is Doing Just FineMarY J. Blige has grown from a New York Girl on the block to a New York Lady on the town. -
He Wasn't a StrangerAn retrospective of being raped from the victim's point of view.
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GirlfriendDomestic violence is the highest this time of the year.
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Our TimesA poem for those who have been in love for a long time.
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Time and Unforeseen Occurrences Chapter SixQuincy and Zabeta exchange children
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Time and Unforeseen Occurrences Chapter FivePart Two of Chapter Five Of TIme and Unforeseen Occurrences
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Time and Unforeseen Occurrences Chapter FiveMonique's mother is thinking about her daughter in a mental home.
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Time and Unforeseen Occurrences Chapter FourMonique wakes up in the mental home.
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Time and Unforeseen OccurrencesThe life and perils of Monique a woman who tried to commit suicide and the effects it had on her family members.
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Time and Unforeseen OccurrencesChapter Three of the life and times of Monique James
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Time and Unforeseen OccurrencesThis is the beginning of me putting my fiction book online, the main character is named Monique. I will continue doing this until I have put the whole book online.
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THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGSNever give up on your dreams, set goals, work it out.
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Happy Sleeping AloneI am a 43 year divorced mother of three and I love my life right now. So to all the single women who also sleep alone, that's ok. Our life does not revolve around a man.
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From One Woman to AnotherWhy do we do the things just to be able to say,"I got a man."
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Cycle Starts AgainA poem about a woman who is a crack addict, has children and the cycle starts again.
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My Body is a TempleThis is a poem dedicated to all the young women who decide to wait for her wedding day before she gives a man her body.
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Bipolar Took My SonRight after my son turned 18 years old after three days of running on a high, I involuntarily signed him into the hospital where he was diagnosed as having Bipolar.
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I Am Here for YouDo you know someone in an abusive relationship, but you don't know how to confront them. Try this.
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Piece of MindA poem about a woman who escaped being abused by her mate.
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Life Goes OnThis is a poem dedicated to Jennifer Aniston. I admired the way she carried herself after the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie affair.
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I Just Want LoveEvery woman whether she is the CEO of her own company or a housewife wants to be loved.
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Goodbye My LoveA poem for any woman who realizes that the person that she is dating is no going to make her his permanent mate, or if you just realize that you love your more than he does.
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My BestfriendA poem about finding out your bestfriend stole your boyfriend.
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Another Woman's ManTo all women who date married men
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It SeemsNever go by a person's looks, AIDS does not have a face. Think abstinence.
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My YesterdaysDoes something you have done in the past make it hard for you to enjoy today?
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Enough EnoughThe perplexities of being in love and having to walk away because of lhim lying, cheating, or being abusive.
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Death DefeatedThe bible promises at Revelation 21:4 that sickness and death will be done away with
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For Those Who Have Thought About SuicideFor anyone who has had that voice inside your head say, "You are worthless, stupid, the world would be better off if you did not exist." Committing suicide is not the answer to that temporary problem.