Traces of Autumn

By Jen Selinsky

"Traces of Autumn" is another compilation of poems which express themes of love and tranquility. Jen wrote it during the spring and summer of 2004.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jen Selinsky
• Release date: Aug 30, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370900718

Jen Selinsky

Jen Selinsky was born in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2003, she earned her bachelor's degree in English from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In 2004, she earned her master's degree in library science from the same school. Jen has worked as a professional librarian for over twelve years. She has published more than 170 books, most of which contain poetry. Her work can be found on the following sites: Lulu, Amazon, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Smashwords, and Pen It! Publications. She has also been featured in publications such as: The Courier Journal, Explorer Magazine, Liphar Magazine, and Indiana Libraries. Jen lives in Sellersburg, IN with her husband.

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Traces of Autumn

Jen Selinsky

Copyright © 2006 by Jen Selinsky

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ISBN: 9781370900718

*Not every poem included in this book is dated in chronological order. This is not an oversight on my part. Rather, I have made changes and substitutions over the years.

-J.L.S.

You have given me so much—

Oh, so much to look forward to

Since you have entered my life.

Days and nights sinking into

Desperation, you have saved me

From despair.

Who knows how things may

Have gone if I continued

On this downward spiral?

I would rot in an early grave,

A slave to this negativity.

But, oh, love has put an end

To it all and made me realize my worth,

Thus making me complete.

5/24/04

My life, I must not live the rest

Of it in vain, lest the aftermath

Drives me insane.

I must travel to the point of which

I am most happy.

Ten, five years ago I was not at

My emotional height.

When people learned of my plight,

They will tell me to break free—

Free from the burden that settles

Into my brain.

The rest of my life free of cynicism,

Which allows me to hide my best

Qualities from the world.

5/20/04

Oh, your departure makes me sad,

Although I am glad to know of the

Promising future ahead.

Your life, may it be full and

Prosperous—you have given so

Much to the world, who should

Be giving back to you.

Hard work and dedication have

Seen you through.

May your