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    A Growing Life
    A Growing Life
    A Growing Life
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    A Growing Life

    By Dixie Bydolek

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    So many emotions in one place...

    Growing up in a broken home really allows you see the world differently.

    In this collection of poetry, I have tried to capture the true emotion of growing up. With a unique blend of light and dark reflection , I give the reader an insight into my own feelings and growth.

    I hope you take the time and let each poem take you on a journey into your own thoughts and feelings.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDixie Bydolek
    Release dateJun 18, 2012
    ISBN9781476082325
    A Growing Life
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    Dixie Bydolek

    Dixie Bydolek born February 1, 1986 in Stony Plain, Alberta. Dixie began writing poetry when she was 12 years old. Her mother had moved her to BC away from every one she knew and loved. This was a time in her life where she had to hold on to every good moment and tried to let go of all the bad. At 15 years old Dixie moved back to Alberta to live with her dad, her life was changed for the better. Poetry became somewhere she could share her feelings in her own way. Through the years she continued writing, and has now decided to share her talents with the world. Dixie is now 26 years old and lives in a cozy apartment with her fiance and their 3 year old dog bailey. She works in home and auto insurance and is currently planning her wedding for summer of 2013.

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      Book preview

      A Growing Life - Dixie Bydolek

      A Growing Life

      By: Dixie Bydolek

      Published on Smashwords

      Copyright 2012 Dixie Bydolek

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the author.

      Cover Artwork taken by: Dixie Bydolek

      Cover Design by: Caligraphics

      Formatting by eBooksMade4You

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      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author

      Dixie on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/buffydawn

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Dedication

      Chapter 1 – In the beginning

      Chapter 2 – Now and then

      Chapter 3 – In a new life

      About the Author

      * * *

      Introduction

      A Growing Life

      This book was written as an expression of my feelings, some good, some bad, and some painful. way. Poetry has helped me use words to share my own emotions.

      Writing poetry has helped me through many of the good and bad times in my life.

      I hope that you can read, enjoy and maybe even relate to a few of them I sincerely hope by reading my story it will help you find your own way through this path we all call life.

      Dixie Bydolek

      * * *

      Dedication Page

      To my brother David Lemley for all your encouragement. Without you this book would never have been possible. Thank you so much for pushing me in the right direction.

      To my good friend Heather Hinkle for always believing in me.

      To my dad Tom Robertson for all your help and support throughout the years. Thank you for always having my back.

      To Robert Baxter the love of my life, for being there for me no matter what.

      And to all my friends and family who have inspired me through the years, thank you all for your support.

      * * *

      Chapter 1 – In the beginning

      Confusion

      A life of confusion

      A life of fear

      A life of always having to beware

      A life of death

      A life of depression

      A life of caution

      My life has been a living hell

      My life has been as scary as hell

      I live a life of caution

      I live a life with worried eyes

      I live a life with people leaving

      I live a life of saying goodbyes

      I wish I had a normal life

      Never saying good bye

      I live a life of confusion

      No matter how hard I try

      Angel

      To a friend who’s like an angel

      So kind and so sweet

      You’re always there when I am sad

      You’re always there when I am weak

      You’re just like an angel

      You keep so close to me

      You’re just like an angel

      We were friends to be

      When I’m feeling lonely

      Your heart is close at hand

      And when I feel I’m all alone

      You’ll take me to the sand

      Angels don’t hurt feelings

      They make you feel alright

      And if you think that they have gone

      They stay there through the night

      So you’re just like an angel

      You are kind and sweet

      And if I ever change my mind

      Let me live alone for weeks

      You’re A Friend

      You’re a friend

      Who’s always there

      You’re a friend

      Who’s always cared

      You’re a friend

      Who shed some tears

      You’re a friend

      That helped with

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