Poetry about someone who I had a ten year meaningless,toxic relationship with.
Excerpt
I’m a Survivor
I never thought that I would be free,
Yes, free from negativity.
I never thought that I would be a meteor,
And crash from the dead galaxy,
Of mistrust, disgust, rejection,
Of lies, deceit, greed, and torment.
I never thought that I could survive,
Without the malicious you in my life.
Without anger, pain, self-hate and strife,
All of the sharp objects that I was born into,
And severely cut and bruised me,
Are falling like missiles with motion,
Of projectiles:
Poverty, racism, lackadaisical teaching.
I’m surviving finally free from
Not thinking that I was wonderfully made
Because I didn’t have the same star quality
As someone else.
Not ever feeling true love
Because I was seeking it in the wrong region of space
Dealing with corrupted minds of aliens
From asteroids of arrogance and angst.
I never thought I would fall into the heavens
Of positivity
I never thought that I would take off my goggles
And say that I survived the mission
I never thought I would be on board
Traveling many light years as the captivated cadet
Of hostility
Nasty nebula was mission control.
I say it now I’m on a new mission
As a prosperous captain
Of confidence
It may pull me down
Stronger than gravity’s force sometimes
But I have a made up mind
I’m standing firmly with an upside down frown
Mighty motivation is mission control.
Professional Reviews
Daring Testimonial of Rough Love
Author and Poet, Nicole S. Brown, known for such poetry collections as "School Days, Holidays and All Days that Lie Between," Volumes One and Two, takes a daring departure from educational poetry with an autobiographical collection detailing a tumultuous time in her life; a time in which she did something so many of us all do~ choose and take the wrong life path!
A path that leads to heartache, pain and turmoil... But in the end sees this writer become a better and stronger woman! So vibrant and real is her writing that at the final page you feel like cheering, out loud!
This poetry collection tells the intimate story about personal relationships that should never have been. And, that sometimes it's not enough to just say it's over. Sometimes it sticks around to haunt you, until you finally find the strength, self-love and respect to move on. It's a story that's been told repeatedly, but it's done with fervor and gut-wrenching honesty, without any pretense or fear.
As a poet, Nicole always writes from the heart, but now, she writes about her own heart. Women seeking the courage to end a harmful relationship will find inspiration on these pages. And anyone that's ever had a difficult situation they needed to overcome can see eye-to-eye with this poet.
By M. Penny Harmon, Review SIP "ReviewSIP" (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Self-Help for Bad Relationships, Poetry Style,
The dedication says it all: "To all Individuals who have been hurt or are currently hurting."
Sometimes life throws us lemons, and sometimes, making lemonade from these bitter fruit doesn't happen until the lemons have spoiled, rotted, rejoined the earth and are reborn once again as new lemons... Nicole S. Brown follows a similar difficult journey in the autobiographical poetry collection "All About Slime," as she openly and daringly writes about relationships that should have never begun, and, that would not end even when she knew it should be so.
A story that sadly, many of us are all too familiar with; loving the wrong person, and not realizing it until the damage is already done! The real inspiration is reading the progression of bad, really bad, hitting rock bottom, and then watching Nicole rise above, endure and then bloom into the stronger woman she is today!
If you're unfamiliar with this author's poetry you really should give it a read! She's not afraid to lay it all on the table... Even though it can be a vulnerable experience to do so. Being able to read poetry with such honesty is both delightful and enriching.
The honesty allows us into the personal life of a complete stranger, and yet we may find we have a lot in common with this stranger. And then, as you read, this person doesn't seem like a stranger anymore. You feel you know her, intimately, and want desperately for her to regain control of her life and destiny!
Whether you have ever been, or are currently in, a relationship or situation that is unhealthy, find solace in this author's bravery to rise above. Courage can be found in many places, and is often forged, by those in need of it, when others are brave enough to share their experiences with the world.
So bravo, Nicole, for taking the bold path, and reminding us that it is possible to survive through the hard times, and not only live to tell the tale, but move on and live a stronger and better life!
A definite bookshelf recommend!
By Rachel M. D'aigle "New Reads Underground" (Salt Lake City, Utah)
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