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    Desire
    Desire
    Desire
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    Desire

    By Jen Selinsky

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    "Desire" contains poems which were written--inspired by the bound book's title. Whether the author expresses physical desire how she wants to establish her name, the reader will be able to connect the images.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJen Selinsky
    Release dateSep 29, 2017
    ISBN9781370129423
    Desire
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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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      Desire - Jen Selinsky

      Desire

      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 © 1992 by Jen Selinsky

      ISBN: 9781370129423

      *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 never really had a problem

      With the way things were,

      The way things used to be.

      But, all of a sudden, everything

      Seems so far away; everything

      Was such a long time ago.

      How can I keep this

      Serious smile on my face?

      A whirlwind of emotions,

      Terrible emotions have swept in and out

      Of our path in the last few days.

      But ever since, it has retired back

      To the origin from which it came,

      Leaving us to enjoy a calm moment.

      I am not sad to see it go,

      And I’m sure you feel the same.

      11/4/01

      Such beautiful memories we hold on to

      When together under each undying atmosphere.

      No matter how many times the settings

      Around us change, our hearts will be

      Loving each other the same.

      How many different places have we been to

      While holding hands and staring into the sky?

      How many times have we held each other outdoors?

      Sun or moon, rain or shine, you will always be mine

      And I am yours to hold onto forever.

      Together we are unstoppable, and the whole world

      Will know our names.

      11/4/01

      Behold with me the power that’s

      In my heart.

      I’ve used it to heal before, and

      I’ll use it to heal again.

      Sour spirits may dampen my ambitions,

      But they will never force me to give up

      My practice.

      My life lies within these actions,

      And so does it for many others as well.

      Give me time to complete what I do,

      So that we can turn over another leaf

      To begin anew.

      Fresh faces with souls that need to be rescued

      I have lots of time, but I should

      Not spare a second in giving these people assistance.

      Later, they will repay me in letting themselves know

      That they are satisfied.

      11/6/01

      I don’t even want to see you cry,

      But I can’t force you to hold in

      Your emotions; it will only

      Make things worse.

      All I want to do, darling, is make sure

      That you are happy, and I will sacrifice

      Some of my comfort—to conform

      To your needs.

      Oh,

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