Ms Cynthia
My lyrical story books were created to inspire grown women to remember a time in our early lives when pretty pictures told pretty stories and all dreams were said to come true.
After reflecting briefly on those fairy tales, you can now read about the real life stories in the same rhythmic tone, and appreciate why we were never told the truth. After all, what would a girl have to look forward to?
These stories of reality are written as short stories, displaying various font styles, giving each woman's circumstance it's own voice. It's an easy read that makes quick poignant points for the busy working woman and allows us to laugh at ourselves and our girlfriends. The stories are written in a way that helps us to be more patient with those sisters that just don't get it yet. It even offers overall wellness suggestions.
So grown girls; not little girls, I personally invite you to get a cup of warm tea, that chocolate delight, a glass of wine or sparkling water, whatever your indulgence, and prepare to laugh aloud, cry, ponder, feel encouraged, breathe and feel pride that GOD created you female. A woman with beauty and strength to overcome short falls, along with the ability to endure it all in the name of LOVE - LOVE FOR SELF finally!
Ms Cynthia is a resident of Greenville, South Carolina and a mother of three. This is her second published work of lyrical storytelling. She has also compled a cd which features writings from both her books (Looking for Love in all the Wrong Faces and To My Sisters with Love) accompanied by jazz musician Wes McKelvey entitled Poetry Jazz -" Love, Lies and Hanky Panky" available now on Amazon.com also visit www.myspace.com/poetryjazz
Trained in Therapeutic Support and Crisis Intervention, she worked as a direct care provider for a family and children's services agency, as well as, Connie Maxwell Children's Home as a cottage mother, working with teen girls. Working with these children helped motivate her decision to write about issues concerning women and mothers.
Ms Cynthia incorporates her proven methods into her day to day interactions."Treating people with love, respect, understanding, and honesty is what, I feel, encourages individuals to share their experiences with me. Writing these innermost thoughts, in a creative manner, helps mask their identity and opens up conversations, concerning relationships, we sometimes hesitate to speak candidly about." Ms Cynthia feels - "When the women are healed, the children will flourish.
She presently volunteers with Sisters Supporting Sisters; an organization that works with teen girls who would ordinarily fall through the cracks of society. This organization helps educate, motivate, and encourage young ladies by offering them the assistance that moves them toward a brighter future.
Ms Cynthia is also a motivational public speaker. She inspires both men and women alike with her non-judgemental openness, respectful candor and natural humor.
Hear samples of her cd based on this book by visiting www.myspace.com/poetryjazz
For speaking engagements, contact her business managers Napoleon Curtain - napcurtain@yahoo.com or Jarrard Watkins - 864-423-8217.
Ms Cynthia welcomes your comments. ToMsCynthia@gmail.com
Exerpts
Check out my featured stories: The Sweetest Thing that Never Happened, LEFTY, Just Us Girls (female anatomy) and Who are Uncle John and Aunt Iva? There are also prose, poetry and many laughable views of us on this journey while"Looking For Love 'N All the Wrong Faces." Not to worry guys; there's lots of love in there for you. Check out The Men who Love Us and For Men Only.
Just a small taste...
FRIEND GIRLS RECIPE
This recipe is sure to win over your girlfriends as well as teach them a lesson or two about what a true girlfriend will do or go through just for you.
12 long stemmed "I thank you girl"
3 bunches of fresh, fragrant hugs "We all make mistakes, it's OK"
2 level-headed "I really appreciate you" statements
1/2 cup of low calorie powdered sugar coating (Don't overdo; keep it true)
2 cups of warm tea and honey with lemon "Tell me more girl" or "Sugar you know you can call me anytime of the day or night, even weekends"...
Toss in a few heaping spoonfuls of "I love you no matter what"
Blend in fresh colorful seasonal flowers just because "They reminded me of your smile girl"
This recipe goes extremely well with, and are actually complimented by: 2 bowls of Rocky Road or Heavenly Hash ice cream...
Fifty/50 Love
So tell me, what's with this 50/50 love? Is it 50% of you will be there 50% of the time? The other 50% is what? Where? And why would I want 50% of anything I really want?...
...I asked all of that to simply say this- please don't love me, leave me or meet me half way. I am 100% woman. Rather than existing in halves, I can live totally - give my all - and still be 100%. I am 100% complete by myself and I really can't use 50%. If you're only offering 50% to this relationship you're holding onto 50% for yourself ...
When you're ready to bring that half...
SOUTHERN SWEETNESS
Sugar Britches, for your darling baby doll
Try sugar plums and a nice golden honey bun
Then, Sweet Cakes, taste the syrupy butter cup
from the tulips while sipping a mint julep
Pout your soft luscious lips, sniff a whiff...yum
Now Honey, suckle that sweet tater pie
Now wasn't that nice Nanna Puddin?
Feel the breeze from the soft plush pussy willow?...
YOU LOVE ME? I CAN'T TELL
You love me, but you're not 'N Love with me.
Oh no, not that tired a-- line again. I don't blame you, I blame me.
You see, I loved you to the point that each time I allowed you to discount, embarrass or humiliate me; I gave up another piece of myself. I gave up that part of me I'm supposed to hold in esteem. Yeah, self esteem.The self I no longer hold in esteem because I lowered myself to be taken for granted, misused and neglected. I gave you permission to do all of those things when I said nothing. I was actually saying "It's OK to treat me this way". That was 'my bad' not yours.
I even thought that cooking all those fine meals...
RUFUS EARL
There are very few women in this world who
haven't encountered a Rufus Earl
The kind of guy that's always there
walks around without a single care
walks really slow; takes his time
smiles and always says he's fine...
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