Pain is Fertile Ground

By Trinka Polite

Pain is Fertile Ground is a soul-inspiring poetry collection reflecting moments when pain was faced head on! The message? Pain can be a blessing and launch us into a healthier life, more intimate relationships or just even the way out of a dark place.

As with the author’s first poetry collection, After the Sixth Day: Notes from a Spiritual Journey, the poems tell a story--a very human story. There are times that pain will lead us to our happy ending because some growth only comes through adversity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trinka Polite
• Release date: Oct 10, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311384850

Trinka Polite

Trinka Polite is a Georgia native, self-described Aunt Extraordinaire, lover of divinely delicious food and servant of God. Her mission as a writer is to share words to inspire love, deliverance from hurtful situations and encourage a renewed relationship with God. ​Trinka has enjoyed a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 14 years. Her publications include After the Sixth Day: Notes from a Spiritual Journey and Pain is Fertile Ground—poetry collections focused on spiritual awakening and growth. On a more personal note, Trinka loves to cook, read, travel and have fun with her family. Trinka enjoys hearing from her readers! Feel free to contact her via her website: https://www.trinkapolite.org/

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PAIN IS FERTILE GROUND

Trinka Polite

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Dedication

For Mrs. Minnie

Contents

Introduction

Interview with a Gardener

Face the Facts

The Ultimate Gift

Love versus Like

To Answer Your Question

Drop the Rocks

Sins of a Mother

All My Life

A Crowded Room

Uninvited Guests

Decisions

I Fell in Love with the Interludes

Waking Up

My Heart

Our Forever

Don’t Speak

Thank You for the Fire

Now I’m Ready

Dare to Dream

Just Happy

PERSONAL REFLECTION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Introduction

Probably just as much or more than love, pain impacts our lives. Actually, I was told years ago sometimes we need pain. I was left speechless. Does it sound weird to you too? Yet, take a moment to remember the most painful moments in your life (if you can). What blossomed from them? Whether for a day or a lifetime, how were you changed? The poems in Pain is Fertile Ground were birthed from a brutal and, sometimes, paralyzing realization that life is an unpredictable journey full of stops and detours. There is no straight road to our dreams, healing, finding our mate for life, or anything else we request in our prayers.

In response to my first book (After the Sixth Day: Notes from a Spiritual Journey), your reviews, comments, tweets and emails conveyed a common message—this journey doesn’t always feel spiritual. It hurts sometimes and I agree! Lord knows I’ve tried to run from pain. How do you run from