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    Brave Soldiers
    Brave Soldiers
    Brave Soldiers
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    Brave Soldiers

    By Jen Selinsky

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    "Brave Soldiers" is a collection of poems which were written in 2005 and 2006 The book contains a mixture of haiku and short free-verse poems. "Brave Soldiers" is a dedication to Jen's late grandparents, Daniel and Marjorie Clarke.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJen Selinsky
    Release dateMar 25, 2017
    ISBN9781370473373
    Brave Soldiers
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    Jen Selinsky

    Jen Selinsky was born in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2003, she earned her bachelor's degree in English from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In 2004, she earned her master's degree in library science from the same school. Jen has worked as a professional librarian for over twelve years. She has published more than 170 books, most of which contain poetry. Her work can be found on the following sites: Lulu, Amazon, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Smashwords, and Pen It! Publications. She has also been featured in publications such as: The Courier Journal, Explorer Magazine, Liphar Magazine, and Indiana Libraries. Jen lives in Sellersburg, IN with her husband.

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      Brave Soldiers - Jen Selinsky

      Brave Soldiers

      Jen Selinsky

      Copyright © 2006 by Jen Selinsky

      All rights reserved by the author. 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 without the prior permission of the copyright holder.

      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.

      Cover Art Copyright © 2014 by Travis Potts

      ISBN: 9781370473373

      *This book is dedicated to my maternal grandparents, Daniel and Marjorie Clarke, both of whom passed away in August 2005. They brought joy into our lives, and they are surely missed.

      *Not every poem included in this book is dated in chronological order. This is not an oversight on my part. Rather, I have made changes and substitutions over the years.

      -J.L.S.

      Great sun provides warmth

      To those who live far below.

      Bathe in its glory.

      7/4/05

      Never remember mountains

      Crammed into streets.

      Subways blocked society

      Moving the stairs.

      Just laugh when buildings

      Leave concrete Philadelphia.

      7/4/05

      Snow falls thick outside.

      Things all hidden ‘neath the white;

      The earth is resting.

      7/5/05

      Owner’s pane bounces

      As others muck around.

      Thoughts of limbs hung away.

      I drink desire until we ground defense.

      7/5/05

      Sun warms frozen veins

      Of winter as it marches

      In neatly lined forms.

      7/6/05

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