Walk with Me
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WHO I AM
What I be?
I be big, brown, beautiful with locs of blonde
I be daughter, sister, mother, friend, confidante, and lover
It be a beautiful reflection in the mirror that I see
Now though this may not be your impression
I'm speaking on what reflecting back at me
I be one who endures this struggle called life
I be absorbing the vibe from the intensity of the poetic love that surrounds me
I be expressing myself through the words that I speak
Refuse to succumb, to be futile and weak
For I be…one who exudes a strength not to be contained or dictated by
any who feels they reign supreme over me
Willing to go above and beyond just to get my point across
Strong-willed, determined, loving, giving, nurturing, intelligent
Not to be mistaken for anything less
I be one who stands alone
I be both mommy and daddy
And wear both labels gladly
For I be all that I am…that which makes me...me.
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About the Book
In 'Walk With Me' the author invites you to embark on the journey of her life as seen through her eyes. In this book you will bear witness to trials and tribulations, love found, lost, and dreamt of. As well as an undying faith, hope, and inspiration while life presents obstacles as par for the course.
This compilation of poetry is the first of what Ms. Vance hopes to be many published works to come.
…sit back, relax, and enjoy the stroll…
About the Author
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. Aliya "Unique" Vance discovered her passion for writing at an early age.As the second of six children, poetry offered her a voice that was rarely heard in a crowded household.Unique first blessed the mic at Vibes and Verse where she transformed her writing into spoken word, also making appearances at venues such as Word 4 Word and Lyrical Word housed at the beautiful Art Noir in the Mt.Airy section of Philadelphia.The first published work by Ms. Vance was published in Philly Word magazine.
Poetry is an emotionally and spiritually healing experience that Unique wants to share with you as she exposes herself in this, her first book, a collection of poems.