A Lifetime of Treasures

Unlocking the Keys of Life Through Poetry

by Mary Battle


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 28/01/2008

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 204
ISBN : 9781434341761

About the Book

 


A Lifetime of Treasures

Unlocking the Keys of Life through Poetry

Written by Mary & Bryan J. Battle, Sr.
& Bryan Battle, Jr.

 

Our publishing goal is to spread the wisdom of one family’s journey through life. Our family has taken on the daunting task of discovering our past, writing through the present, and looking into our future through poetic thought. We write down our feelings and experiences in the most simplistic form known to man, poetry.

 

Poetry breathes past the pages of slavery.

Poetry writes through the hurt and pain.

Poetry is a key to survival as a people.

Poetry is not equal.

 

Poetry does not rest.

Poetry is a treasure chest.

We share our history with all humankind.

The rich, the poor, the divine 9.

 

Poetry is divided by greed.

Poetry can be a good or a bad seed.

 

Our history is rich in diversity.
Our history unlocks the key to be free.

 

By writing down our experiences of life in the form of poetry and other various media outlets, we will effectively reach the targeted audience, every reader. We have narrowed our writings down to a compilation of poetry and spoken word through the life of a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, monotheistic family.  As we research and trace our heritage and racial makeup, we learn more about life and how we connect to those we love and cherish.

 

We desire that our compilations of life in written format will somehow inspire others in the family to carry the torch as we hand it off.  As the demand for our literary works increase, we will supply more books, and continue the literary legacy that was long bestowed on our family.  We pick up the pen and here is where we begin.

 

 


About the Author

About the Authors

 

An innovative and unique trio of voice, Mary Battle, Bryan Battle Sr., and Bryan Battle Jr. take the reader on a poetic voyage back into time, through the heart of their understanding as they enter the delicate realm life, love, and poetry.

 

The 13th of 14 children by her mother, Mrs. Battle tackles her turbulent growing pains by writing poetry. After graduating from The Ohio State University, Mrs. Battle began to write about her life. It was at OSU that Mrs. Battle met her husband; Bryan Battle Sr. Both Bryan and Mary are law enforcement officers with the local and state government.  Bryan contributes to the book by adding one man’s philosophical view of life. This compilation is the third of seven books by the Battle family.

 

Each member of the family depicts life in the form of poetry and brings substance to the book by writing down their experiences, feelings, and observations. In their writings, The Battle family tackle such issues as the African-American males in prison, the negative stereotypes of African-Americans in America and the Diaspora, and the exploration of financial success through business and land ownership.

 

Bryan James Battle, Sr. was born in Columbus, Ohio, the fifth of six children. He enjoys coaching little league football, movie going, and traveling. He is also a life member of his fraternity, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Mary enjoys spending time volunteering with members of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Bryan Battle Jr. is a student at Oakland Park Traditional School in Columbus, Ohio.

 

Our latest book is ready for readers, check out "THE BAND". It is available at our website  http://www.lifetimeoftreasures.com

Look for future poetic art by Battle Enterprise.

 

Bryan & Mary Battle

Bryan Battle, Jr
www.lifetimeoftreasures.com
Bringing poetry to life...to treasure for a lifetime!