My Pen, My Thoughts

by Natarsia Joye, Har'rell Chisolm (Foreword by)

Overview

My Pen, My Thoughts is a collection of poems written by Natarsia Joye over the last 25+ years. While these poems were solely written for private expression, she was encouraged to share her words. In these pages you will find selections that will frustrate you, anger you, offend you, cause you to question your beliefs and reflect upon your life and that of others. Each poem is published as they were originally written over those years.My Pen, My Thoughts consists of five (5) sections: Insecurity, Courage, Living in America, Love (Myself & Others), Romance / Intimacy (Myself & Others) and Too Black Too Strong. This book contains adult language and explicit content.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734024906
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	07/22/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	78
File size:	333 KB

About the Author

Natarsia Joye was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She began writing at the age of 9 when her parents gave her a diary to express her thoughts and feelings. Over the years her writing expanded to short stories and poetry, her greatest passion.Experienced Graphic Designer, International Visual Artist and Brand CoachFreelance Photographer, Author, Writer and PoetMakeup Artist, Skincare Specialist, and Clean Beauty AdvocateAuthor, Playwright, Producer and Paralegal

Table of Contents

Foreword Har'rell K.C. Chisolm, PA x

Insecurity

Fear and Insecurity 1-2

Confession 3

Naked 4

Anxiety 5

Closing In 6

Is Anybody Listening? 7

They Are So Crafty 8

Balance 9

Courage 10

Where Do You Stand? 11

The Spirit In You 12

Bold and Unapologetic 13

How Can You Tell 14

The Boy Inside the Man 15

It's Time To Go 16

You Are Strong 17

Dare to Dream 18

Living in America 19

I Am So Damned Angry 20

Are things different? 21-22

Who's Right To Privacy? 23

Obama 24

What Are You Trying To Find 25

Me Too For Whom? (adult / sensitive language) 26-27

Have vs. Have Nots 28

Next Stop 29-30

Love (myself & others) 31

Through A Child's Eyes 32

To The Man Who 33

My Special Love 34

Again 35

What Is It That You Want From Me? 36

How Could I Have Been (adult language) 37-38

Love 39

Honor 40

Romance /Intimacy (myself & others) 41

My pen and My Thoughts _Soul Café 42-43

Who Am I? 44

The Director 45

The Sounds of Silence 46

My Lover (explicit/ sexual content) 47

The Perfect Place To Be 48

Touch Me (explicit/ sexual content) 49

Making Love (explicit/ sexual content) 50

Too Black Too Strong 51

Pressure 52

Young Black Man (adult / sensitive language) 53-54

The Emasculation Of The Black Man (adult/sensitive language) 55-56

Am I Really a Threat? 57-58

The Price of Freedom (adult/sensitive language) 59

I See you Black Woman (adult/ sensitive language) 60

A Better Day 61

Black Love 62

Discussion 63

Insecurity 63

Courage 63

Living In America 64

Love 64

Romance / Intimacy 65

Too Black Too Strong 65-66

About The Author 67

Coming Soon 68