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    A View of Dreams
    A View of Dreams
    A View of Dreams
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    A View of Dreams

    By Jen Selinsky

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    "A View of Dreams" is Jen's first book of poetry. It was written during her high school years. As the title was previously published, Jen included her original bio, along with a dedication and a description of the book.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJen Selinsky
    Release dateOct 2, 2017
    ISBN9781370016778
    A View of Dreams
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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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      A View of Dreams - Jen Selinsky

      A View of Dreams

      Jen Selinsky

      Copyright © 2009 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 © 2002 by Jen Selinsky

      ISBN:

      Like Opening the Doors, A View of Dreams was originally published on Amazon—what was then known as GreatUnpublished) before becoming CreateSpace). Since A View of Dreams is actually the first book of poetry I wrote, instead of just a compilation, I decided to publish a version of it on Lulu. Included are the following: the original dedication, the original author bio, and a description of the book, as well as a few drawings, and poem dates, which were not included in the original publication. One can also find the original, 2002 publication of the book online.

      This is for all who have loved, supported, and inspired me throughout my life, especially my guardian angel.

      Poetry is an international language that can easily be expressed through one’s frame of mind and internal truth. No matter what, the heart speaks the same language.

      A beautiful fact about this universal, symbolic writing is that it holds no particular structure. In free verse, the grammar does not play as an important role as in a structured verse. Everything is basically perceived the same, whether or not the punctuation is correct. The nonstructure is part of the beauty of this form of language; for poetry is universal. Poetic significance can be expressed just from one picking up a writing utensil and pouring out their emotions on paper. The human mind alone is the most essential component.

      Another beauty of writing poetically is the fact that it can be versatile. One could express two or more different forms. Poetry is unconditional.

      Here is where personification can come to play as being highly emotional and delightful. Other types of writing, whether they be fictitious or not, seem to have a bit too much structure and conformity in them to fully enjoy the pure literary element of personification. A tree is the same thing all in itself, but it one takes that tree and puts it under a different light, it is liable to grow exceedingly fast.

      The works of poetry I have included in the book contain different emotions and perspectives. To emphasize hatred and love in the same anthology is to express and prove a wide variety of thought. No freedom at all can maintain and enforce a complete structure to it, but the freedom would be taken away at that point, thus creating more structure.

      To my readers, enjoy, and partake in pure emotion. The wording is not important as to the value of the content, for the same philosophical message can be stated in many different ways. So sit back, enjoy, and witness the wonder of the human mind’s creativity…

      -J.L.S. 10/22/96

      *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.

      Take hold of this desperate and wounded hand

      That is barren and lost in the desert sand.

      To my love I give hope

      That a sacred place will be found.

      Yet this is above what I give no other,

      For who else is worth my time?

      10/22/96

      Nighttime is crawling in the woods.

      Who lies by to follow us now?

      The serpent guards the mid-lake.

      In trees above, the owl takes a nightly bow.

      Deer and elk run loose and free.

      Moonshine follows me down.

      A tree with roots is flowing by me;

      The king shall always keep his crown.

      Enchanting spells tug at thy heart,

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