Jah's Boogie
The Ballad Box
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The flesh is willing And the mind is fragile Humanity’s game is fair and is to blame for the giving in to the vulnerabilities of sin The bitter sweet juice produced from fruit, Swollen from anticipation, blocks rational thoughts and passion wins Surely the plum must have been the forbidden one from the Tree And she did And he did Eat Reflection Up close, purged and raw She caught a glimpse of her shootin’ star falling falling fast and furious her picture glass tellin’ the sho nuff truth reflecting her ways and actions her folly and the fraction of Self of what’ left of her 2 catch
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About the Book
Stephanie Gordon bounces back with her second literary gem "Jah's Boogie: the ballad box". Stephanie opens up and shares with her readers once again in her earthy, transparent style of writing. "Jah's Boogie" digs into current issues, personal and worldly, including the electrifying 2008 Presidential election year. Stephanie gets involved alongside her mother and together, they become cheerleaders for the beauty of democracy. Stephanie shares her grief on the loss of her mother who ultimately succumbs to a terminal lung disease. This beautiful journal of poetry and prose is jazzy and thoughtful which includes simple thoughts, hopes and life lessons Stephanie openly shares. Honest and transparent, "Jah's Boogie: the ballad box" is lyrical and philosophical and builds from a base of Love for community and personal responsibility.
About the Author
Stephanie Gordon is a true cultured pearl among 21st century philosophical writers with an artistic flair. Stephanie has a hip and edgy style of writing and she beautifully shows her ability to become transparent through her work. Stephanie is the author of " Bounce: wordz & rhythmz" (2005). She is a single mother of one. Stephanie works as a Realtor in the Galveston Bay area. She is a huge music lover and considers herself to be a real Southern girl with urban intentions. She loves the Third Coast culture which blends Southern, Creole and Mexican-American cultures under one big soulful umbrella. Writing is her 'come down' where she finds peace and refuge. "Writing is how I link up with God...and I'm safe there." ~ S. Gordon