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Excerpt from "Random Writings - Thoughts on Life Love and Loss" available soon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook

A Splintered Soul, A Wounded Heart

A splintered soul
A wounded heart

So many years of abuse
But her heart still felt love

Drowning in pain
Filled with compassion
From unspeakable cruelty
Came incredible beauty

A strong beautiful woman
A vulnerable little girl
Assaulted by ugly words
Creating exquisite art

Rising out of darkness
Emerging into light

She came into my life
And changed me forever

I loved her

Not because of her beauty
Not because of her body
Not because of her looks

But because

She was the kindest,
Most compassionate, loving
Person I ever knew

Then

One day she was gone
Leaving me alone

With...

A splintered soul
A wounded heart