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    Open Mic: Dialogs of Who I Was, Who I Am and Who I Am to Become
    Open Mic: Dialogs of Who I Was, Who I Am and Who I Am to Become
    Open Mic: Dialogs of Who I Was, Who I Am and Who I Am to Become
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    Open Mic: Dialogs of Who I Was, Who I Am and Who I Am to Become

    By DeAnna “Terasa” Horton

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    Open Mic..

    A place of random thoughts
    Various seasons, prayers and pleas;
    And expressions of just bcause
    That examines different aspects of me.

    Just call me. Deep Blue Sea

    Compilations of sweetest devotions
    And struggles within;
    Some poems of love, hope and encouragement,
    Composed for my family and friends.

    There are seasons
    That we all go through;
    With planting and pruning,
    And the confusion of not knowing what to do.

    Sentiments, stories and messages
    That reveals one main topic, about me;
    God is good and if it had not been for Him, Where would I be
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateSep 27, 2011
    ISBN9781456746926
    Open Mic: Dialogs of Who I Was, Who I Am and Who I Am to Become
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    DeAnna “Terasa” Horton

    Born in New Jersey DeAnna "Terasa" Horton currently resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She is a single mother of a son and the eldest of three children. She has been employeed with the US Federal Government for over 21 years. She has always had a passion for writing but used it simply as a form of stress relief or when she was deep in meditation. For years she has composed works for others simply because they asked. Weddings, graduations, church programs, banquets, invitations, cards, funerals and more - all with that personal touch. Her signature "Just B'cause" was just that. She uniquely composed things-just because she was asked to do so, not for money or any reward or recognition. Not knowing what gift she was given she did not feel the desire to move forward if anything more than what she was doing. That is until she recalls being told she is blessed with breathing life into words and making them come alive. DeAnna has an intimate relationship with God. With that being said, she's been advised that NOW is her appointed time. Her desire is that others will be able to see God through her.

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      Open Mic - DeAnna “Terasa” Horton

      © 2011 by DeAnna Terasa Horton. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      First published by AuthorHouse 10/19/2011

      ISBN: 978-1-4567-4694-0 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4567-4693-3 (hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4567-4692-6 (ebk)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2011904650

      Printed in the United States of America

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      REFLECTIONS OF A STRUGGLE

      COMPASSION

      SPIRITUAL

      JUST ME

      MESSAGES & QUESSIONS

      CONVERSATIONS W/

      MY FATHER

      DEDICATED TO MY HATERS

      To all my haters all on me,

      And the haters all around;

      The haters that didn’t know,

      That I stand on solid ground.

      For the issues you may have caused me,

      And the lies you may have spoken;

      My joy, you thought you’d stolen,

      And my spirit, you thought you’d broken.

      The season of harvest is upon me

      And I owe it all to you

      ’Cause when I saw you coming to step to me

      I knew just what to do.

      He who kneels most

      Stands tallest . . . .

      INTRO

      Open Mic… .

      A place of random thoughts

      Various seasons, prayers and pleas;

      And expressions of just b’cause

      That examines different aspects of me.

      Just call me… . Deep Blue Sea

      Compilations of sweetest devotions

      And struggles within;

      Some poems of love, hope and encouragement,

      Composed for my family and friends.

      There are seasons

      That we all go through;

      With planting and pruning,

      And the confusion of not knowing what to do.

      Sentiments, stories and messages

      That reveals one main topic, about me;

      God is good and if it had not been for Him,

      Where would I be… .

      ………….…….AUTHOR’S NOTE..………..….

      Hoping that this series, touches someone’s heart

      To the point where they understand—

      That even in our darkest of hours

      We are never alone… .

      God wants us to speak to him and include him

      In our lives not just when troubles arise.

      Remember to always speak VICTORY into your situation.

      Pressing through the negative to always search for something positive to be thankful for.

      1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

      "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

      in everything give thanks; for

      this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

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      REFLECTIONS OF A STRUGGLE

      ASPECTS OF WHO I WAS . . . .

      Reflections of Struggles

      The weight of many,

      The understanding of few;

      To conquer those things,

      You must change your point of view.

      Struggles are issues of life,

      Most are lessons to be learned—

      But put your faith and trust in Him,

      And be not worried or concerned.

      Trials are obstacles that block your path,

      And at times don’t seem to cease;

      Stepping back and letting go,

      Will gain you insight and grant you peace.

      Peace at mind holds such power,

      Gives you the confidence you need;

      Yet all you have to do,

      Is within your heart—believe.

      All battles belong to Him.

      To be fought and won alike;

      For He gave His only son,

      As the ultimate sacrifice.

      He tells us—

      To lay our burdens down;

      To wait patiently on Him,

      For He will never leave us, cause He’s always around.

      A Mother’s Thoughts

      I want to be stern—yet understanding,

      To comfort and to heal;

      To be open-minded—yet reasonable,

      But to still keep it real.

      Times have changed, don’t you know—

      From when we were kids, long—long—ago.

      The discipline and guidance just isn’t the same,

      And messed-up parents and society are those to blame.

      You see, it’s hard these days

      To raise a child all alone;

      Teaching him right from wrong,

      And other things I was shown.

      And methods of teaching that worked on me;

      Just don’t work on him I see.

      Though often frustrated,

      And consumed with such stress—

      I thank God for my child,

      For I am truly blessed.

      The father just a donor, and now me a mother—

      I’ll be this way, it seems now and forever.

      A Difference

      There’s a difference between

      Becoming a mother and actually being one;

      With the tears, sweat and many hats to wear,

      And the endless road of hard work to be done.

      There’s sacrifices that have to be made,

      For the well-being of another;

      Constant prayers and sleepless nights,

      Just some requirements of being called Mother.

      Any female can become a mother,

      By simply giving birth;

      But being a mother reaps great rewards,

      For what it’s worth.

      Confusion

      Wishful thinking amongst the stars—

      Staring and struggling,

      To figure out who you are.

      Wondering where you’re going

      Or where that path may lead you—

      Hoping it’s the right direction,

      To open doors you never knew.

      What is it that you want from life

      And where is it that YOU want to be?

      Confusion . . . . that’s me!

      What makes me different from any other chick—

      That you’ve ever seemed to deal with?

      I’m a woman… . Set on building a future,

      Not out to destroy one—

      Willing to deal with trails, as they come—

      Not throwing in the towel, when all is said and done.

      To establish a special bond,

      You’d love, cherish and protect—

      Not one in which

      You’d ultimately regret.

      One in which fond memories are made

      Memories to call our own—

      Not the kind of relationship

      Wherein you wished you’d left alone.

      To be your strength

      In the weakest of times—

      Not kicking you when you’re down,

      And always giving you a piece of my mind

      Never blaming you

      When things tend to go wrong—

      To be by your side

      When others are long gone.

      I’m in this for the long run,

      This is

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