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    Divine Love
    Divine Love
    Divine Love
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    Divine Love

    By Jen Selinsky

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    "Divine Love" is a collection of poems which were written from 1995 to 1999. These works encapsulate a wide range of emotions and thoughts as Jen progressed further in her college career.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJen Selinsky
    Release dateSep 1, 2017
    ISBN9781370597321
    Divine Love
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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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      Divine Love - Jen Selinsky

      Divine Love

      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: 9781370597321

      *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.

      I dedicate thee to all my muses

      And poetry lovers all around

      The world.

      1999

      The balcony is standing, as I take my final rest.

      An eternal paradise of which I claim the best is titillation.

      The stars take up the sky in which the city sleeps.

      My light is the only one in the room;

      My eyes are shut, my soul stands.

      Sanctuary leads to beauty, for France is asleep

      At night.

      In spite of what I’m trying to do, I give you a

      Second sight.

      A compilation of my love binds us during the day.

      With thine rings, I promise to cherish, love, and

      Adore the ground on which you walk.

      Never mundane is the love we share;

      I had you in my mind as long as I can remember.

      In my arms, you fall, when you cry.

      I can do much when I have feeling.

      We’re no longer angry when we have sensitivity.

      Look at the stars, look at the sky; they encapsulate

      Us all…only in my dreams…

      1/22/99

      With all your intelligence, is that the only

      Aspiration you have—

      To stay at home and be a faithful wife?

      I don’t like how the world is run today,

      And the day before wasn’t as good.

      Do you not have eyes with which you can see?

      Your own perception does not quite count.

      *Its eyes are sealed shut, and we do not know

      What to do.

      Slay the Gorgon who’s held your life captive,

      And face him to eat his own words.

      Hence forth, set free, and live your own life!

      Why bother to stay at home and be a good wife?

      As long as you lead in a certain direction,

      Make sure that you follow your heart.

      For life is something to live, even if not given

      A proper start.

      *Its eyes, referring to the Earth’s

      1/22/99

      If there can be a right to heaven’s birth, then you,

      My love, are entitled.

      In an attempt to hide my head in shame,

      You came to lift it back up.

      You spoke to me in your assuasive, sweet,

      Voice; since then, I’ve never been quite the same.

      Lead me to the skies, as

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