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    Shades of Bleu
    Shades of Bleu
    Shades of Bleu
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    Shades of Bleu

    By Jen Selinsky

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    "Shades of Bleu" is a book of poems which contain expressed thoughts as Jen prepared to receive her master's degree, which was a pivotal point of her life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJen Selinsky
    Release dateSep 29, 2017
    ISBN9781370060818
    Shades of Bleu
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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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      Shades of Bleu - Jen Selinsky

      Shades of Bleu

      Jen Selinsky

      Copyright © 2007 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 © 2017 by Jen Selinsky

      ISBN: 9781370060818

      *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.

      L’Enfant

      Some child with his so-called family,

      And very seldom, I must know

      I can say that I have sympathy

      For a being so small—

      A being raised entirely the wrong way.

      What will he grow up to see,

      And what is he going to know?

      Parents instilling backwards values,

      Or instilling nothing correct at all

      Such a shame to witness.

      9/2/03

      Now, my dear, I am back.

      These months have taken

      Something away, but my

      Love for you has not disappeared

      Or gone astray.

      That is one thing which

      Still remains the same,

      Even though our visits are

      Not quite as frequent.

      I still make room in my heart

      For you, so that part does not

      Have to fear, but I hope you

      Have done the same because

      I know that we are destined

      To be together, in this life.

      Nothing else would be right!

      1/6/04

      You have trespassed down my lane,

      But I do not mind.

      Did you hurry as not to be seen;

      Such a trivial thing you will find

      Come out from your hiding,

      For you have nothing more to fear.

      I will not bite, unless you want it,

      And I can see from your eyes

      That you might like it.

      Nothing I can do seems to faze you,

      Which could be seen as the

      Beauty of it all.

      C’est la vie,

      C’est l‘amour.

      1/6/04

      Ah, now I have seen the one

      Who has tried to run away;

      All these years have proved

      To be unsuccessful.

      Why does everyone have to be

      So afraid of the things that

      Are most unlikely to happen?

      Outside, the dogs can smell

      Fear

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