Rhythms From the Heart
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May you forever love me Let gripping pain no more to be. Hold still the throbbing part In the bosom of my heart.
While the blissful stage awaits me, Surely you will not forsake me, In the loving wooing court, Like a wayward floating boat.
When each joyous day shall be, As an approaching ship from sea, Open arms in tender armor Welcoming with graceful honor. O
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These poems were written from the heart and inspired by general life experiences. They are expressions of feelings and emotions held in observance of life, love, and nature. Together they span the stages of childhood memories to looking beyond this life. They express hopes and wishes for peace, love, joy and contentment that is sought throughout one's life time.
About the Author
Leola is a native of South Carolina. She moved to Boston and graduated from Northeastern University and received a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. She has participated in "Creative Reading and Writing: seminars and workshops" at Brandeis, University, Waltham, MA. Leola taught elementary and basic education in the public Schools. She is now retired and has been active in church and community activities. Leola also enjoys drama. She has performed on stage in the plays, "Lavender and Old Lace", by Rose Warner and "If You Don't Water Plants They Die", by Jeanette Catherwood. Although still active in her community, she lives a relatively quiet life devoting more time to reading, collecting favorite poems and writing verses of her own. This is the first publication of her poetry.