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    Poetically Unapologetic
    Poetically Unapologetic
    Poetically Unapologetic
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    Poetically Unapologetic

    By Sophia King

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    Poetically Unapologetic” is a book of poetry and spoken word by author Sophia King. Her raw writing style is very powerful, taking you on a spiritual, emotional and intellectual journey that feels supernatural. Sophia King is a social activist and author, Sophia pushes the envelope with her poetic views about the heart, mind and soul. As a writer and philosopher, her knowledge is sure to knock down barriers of religion and spirituality, because she is in a lane of her own.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateJan 11, 2018
    ISBN9781543922523
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      Book preview

      Poetically Unapologetic - Sophia King

      Poetically Unapologetic

      With so much trauma occurring in today’s world, from crime to climate change, its necessary to find peace and nourishment for your soul. Poetically Unapologetic is a powerful, raw and gritty piece of literature that will do just that. Written in poetry and spoken word, the contents of this book are personal, insightful and deal with issues inflicting our society, including social awareness, inspirational themes, religious beliefs and grief.

      Poetically Unapologetic speaks on taboo and controversial subjects, which are all elegantly presented by the writer. Poetically Unapologetic is in a lane of its own and it forces the reader to open their minds to other aspects of spirituality, allowing for the liberation of the heart, mind and soul.

      WARNING: The contents of this book may cause the ascension of your soul and will enlighten you to otherworldly possibilities. Please read at your own risk.

      Acknowledgments

      In my acknowledgments, I would like to thank my family – my husband Craig Allen and daughters, Brittany King Laigen and Mahogany Allen, as well as my grandchildren. I couldn’t have done this book without you guys. You all encouraged me even when I didn’t think I was capable of completing this book. You all believed in me and wouldn’t let me give up, and for that I am especially thankful. Of course, I want to give thanks to the Creator who has awakened and guided me through the writing process. I ascended with each poem, to the point where the Holy Spirit took over and began to speak through me. On each page, the pieces of my life, including my fears, tears, and ambitions are revealed. It’s also a testimony of the emergence of my soul.

      It’s been an interesting journey – the long days and endless nights of writing, only to rewrite and to write again. I remember the days when I did nothing but sit in front of my computer from sun up to sun down trying to get each sentence right, until it was finally good enough to share with the rest of the world. Through the process of writing, I have discovered a new lease on life. With the recent loss of my daughter Mahogany La Shae’ Allen, along with the loss of my mother, grandmother, and brother, the Holy Spirit has taught me that I’m never alone, and the one’s I’ve lost are always with me. I also want to thank all the book readers and lovers – the ones with a passion for deep poetry and spoken word, like myself. I hope my words will inspire you to create your own masterpiece, so you can encourage others to live out their dreams. This has been quite a remarkable experience – one that I will never forget. And to all the struggling writers, I encourage you to keep writing. I hope that we all will have a bestseller on our hands one day. Last, but not least, to all the young leaders of tomorrow, I want you to know that the power rests in your hands and it’s up to you do the right thing with the gifts that you have inside of you.

      - Sophia King

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Poetry for The Heart

      Can You Hear Me?

      Beautifully Flawed

      Gone Too Soon

      The Stranger in My Heart

      October’s Love

      Many Men Have Tried to Name Me

      He, She & He

      I Do

      Love Letter

      Ode to The Color Purple: Ms. Celie’s Blues

      Shine

      New Her

      In His Father’s Shoes

      Where is The Love?

      I Love Our Skin

      A Holiday for Love

      Mystic Lover

      Dancing in the Rain

      Breakfast in Bali

      Reservoir Hill

      It Was the Blood

      Worthy

      Maya’s Spirit

      The Day I Left You

      Poetry for the Mind

      Out of Breath

      Pack Light!

      All the Kings Men

      The Masquerade Called Life

      Idols

      Black and Blue

      Strings

      Pass the Baton!

      Addictions

      Flashing Lights

      Blood, Sweat and Tears

      The Willie Lynch Effect

      One Voice

      Our Minds Need a Hero

      Black Skinned

      Ruby’s Pound of Flesh

      Is it the Black in Me?

      Strange Fruit on Mr. Wiggins’ Sycamore Tree

      Licensed to Kill

      Free Maryjane!!!

      The Mind of a Poet

      Mr. President

      Massa

      I Am Human

      Welcome to Atlanta

      Mind Fucked

      Her Raising Cane

      Beautiful Brown Girl

      A True Jew

      Poetry for the Soul

      The 5th Dimension of Ascension

      The Veil

      CHURCH

      Goddess of Truth

      All Around the World

      Chasing Demons

      I Fought the Devil

      A Field of Gold

      Daughters of Time

      The Dance Between the Worlds

      A Seat at The Table

      Heavy is The Crown

      Spit Yo’ Game Talk Yo’ Ish!

      Royal Robe

      Borrowed Time

      The Head of the Snake

      JUMP!!!

      Lifeless

      Nature’s Way of Things

      I Am

      Wake Up

      The Glory of the Serpentine Fire

      Sapphire

      Thirteen Crowns

      A Poem for Mahogany

      Poetically Unapologetic

      Poetry for The Heart

      "My poetry is like a box of chocolates;

      you never know which flavor you’re

      going to get!"

      Can You Hear Me?

      Can anybody out there hear me?

      I don’t want you to cheer me,

      I just need for you to feel me.

      Is there anybody out there listening? Can

      you understand the words that are coming

      out of my mouth?

      No, I wasn’t born with a silver

      spoon. Nor, do I have my own

      horrid stories about the South. But,

      just as well I have a story to tell.

      Sometimes in my mind, I feel like

      Maya Angelou’s poem: The Mask,

      And, I quote:

      "When I think about myself, ha, ha,

      ha, I almost laugh myself to death.

      My whole life has been one great big

      joke.

      A dance that’s been walked, a song

      that’s been spoke.

      Ha, ha, ha, I laughed so hard I nearly

      choke when I think about myself."

      I heard her words when I was a young

      adolescent. And it was with a hint of

      dignity – in a form of humility – that

      the words rolled off her tongue, and

      made me pay attention.

      It was because of her poems I clung to

      the belief that one day I would

      succeed.

      I was blessed to survive the stormy

      weather. And I put the pieces of my

      life back together to begin my quest.

      As my story unfolds, I can see my

      future being told right in front of

      me, and when I unveil my mask, I

      ask that you not laugh.

      Please be kind, so that you may

      find some empathy in my words.

      Again, I don’t want your sympathy,

      because the honesty in these

      situations is dear to me.

      I want you to hear me, I need you

      to feel the words that flow from

      within me.

      Beautifully Flawed

      She was beautifully flawed in every way,

      just like a diamond that’s been broken,

      devalued and tossed away.

      Layers upon layers, woven in the depths of

      her soul, lay the diminished remains that

      once made her whole.

      And, in each part of her brokenness is a

      reflection of loneliness, hidden inside the

      shallowness of her emptiness, and anxieties

      that she must rebuild.

      Like most secrets or fears, it’s buried down

      in her inner being,

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