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    Proudly, I Am.: Joké Laniyonu Mayers
    Proudly, I Am.: Joké Laniyonu Mayers
    Proudly, I Am.: Joké Laniyonu Mayers
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    Proudly, I Am.: Joké Laniyonu Mayers

    By Joke' S. Mayers

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    Proudly, I Am
    - A Collection of Powerful and Motivational Poetry on Life, Love and Relationships.

    ‘Soulful!’, ‘Mesmerizing!’, ‘Brilliant!’ are some of the accolades that describe the poetry of Joké Laniyonu Mayers, who brings a refreshing view to everyday feelings, thoughts and experiences. Her work is richly sprinkled with the cultures she has encountered and sometimes acquired, in her life’s exciting journey.
    The resulting poetry is motivational, happy, sad sometimes, timely, sobering and also playful. The poems run the full gamut of human emotions.
    This beautiful collection of poetry appeals to the Adventurous Soul in each of us.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoke' S. Mayers
    Release dateJan 16, 2016
    ISBN9780973715996
    Proudly, I Am.: Joké Laniyonu Mayers
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    Joke' S. Mayers

    Joké Laniyonu-Mayers was born and raised in Nigeria, Africa. Her career has spanned diverse fields, but her love of writing & cooking have remained constant aspects of her adult life. Joké has authored & produced many literary and artistic creations including: her poetry collection, biographies, cookbooks and paintings. She is currently working on a collection of short stories and other books. This prolific & versatile writer, lecturer, motivational speaker, teacher, television personality, poet & entrepreneur, currently resides in British Columbia, Canada.

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      Proudly, I Am. - Joke' S. Mayers

      PROUDLY,

      I AM

      JOKÉ LANIYONU MAYERS

      PROUDLY,

      I AM

      A Collection of Powerful and Motivational Poetry on Life, Love and Relationships

      JOKÉ LANIYONU MAYERS

      Copyright © Joké Laniyonu Mayers. 2007; 2016

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, (except brief passages for review) without the prior written permission of Joké Mayers or The J. Mayers Group - Publishing.

      Disclaimer: The thoughts & words recorded in this book are primarily for the purpose of entertainment and information. They are presented from the author’s point of view and recollection. The author & publishers accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever, with regards to the verification of dates, events or specific details.

      Author: Mayers, Joké Laniyonu (1960 – )

      Title: Proudly, I Am (3rd Edition)

      First published as: Words From An Immigrant Soul (2006)

      Copy Editor: Janine A. Mayers

      Contributing Editor: Natasha A. Mayers

      Cover photo Model: Joké Laniyonu (teenage years)

      Original cover Designer: Shannon Mobley

      Printed & Bound in Canada by: Printorium BookWorks

      Publisher: The J. Mayers Group - Publishing 6290 Andover Road, Sooke, BC Canada. V9Z 1B2

      Email: j.mayersgroup@yahoo.com

      Web: www.jmayersgroup.com

      To order: See order information on the back pages. Group & volume discounts are also available. Please contact us by email for such orders.

      ISBN: 978-0-9737159-9-6 (E-Book Format)

      "I love to write and also to speak

      In as many styles as I can master

      I love poetry far above the rest

      For its compact, minimalist way with words."

      - Joké Mayers

      Author, teacher, poet.

      As apples of gold in silver carvings is a word spoken at the right time for it.

      - Proverbs 25: verse 11. The Bible [New World Translation]

      DEDICATION

      To Chief Josiah Oladipo Laniyonu – my father

      Chief Mrs. Leticia Ayodele Laniyonu – my mother

      Mrs. Sophia Otefunke Shobamowo Ricketts – my grandmother

      Mr. Joshua Anderson Ricketts – my grandfather

      My truly remarkable parents and roots.

      To my siblings: Kike, Wemimo, Gbolahan, Gboyega,

      Bisi and their families; for the wealth and depth

      they all add to my life.

      To my late husband – Dr. Marson Alleyne Mayers,

      for his love, support and adoration.

      And to the very best gifts in my life,

      my wonderful daughters –

      Janine Ayo Mayers and Natasha Anike Mayers.

      You are all the greatest loves of my life!

      ----------------------------

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

      To friends, relatives and associates, old and new, for the parts they played in making me feel welcome in their lives.

      In no particular order except that some names just seem to go together better; my sincere thanks and appreciation to the following, who in large or small ways, have made my life richer because I have come to know them:

      Deborah Joy Edgerton, Yoshi & Yoshiko Otsuji, Jim & Win Siew,

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