The Codex: Mind of an Adolescent

By Dekota L. Bostic

Who would never stop loving you, no matter the fortune and fame?
A love of nothing to lose and everything to gain.
A love that fuels each other’s fire for each other’s flame.
See, I loved this girl who was the star in my eye …

Adolescence is a time of change, discovery, and uncertainty. Dekota Bostic debuts his first collection of poetry infused with poignant reflections of a teenager on a distinctive journey to find his identity, resolve dilemmas, and realize love.

Bostic—who has experienced both dark and joyful moments in his young life—uses vivid details, energy, and passion in his poems to reveal his questions about the world, a variety of experiences, and lessons learned. As he leads others through his emotions and thoughts about everyday life, faith, loyalty, relationships, and society, Bostic provides a compelling glimpse into how teenagers view the world, answer their questions, and make connections.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: Mar 6, 2015
• ISBN: 9781483423852

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The Codex

Mind of an Adolescent

Poetry by

Dekota L. Bostic

Copyright © 2015 Dekota L. Bostic.

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ISBN: 978-1-4834-2384-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4834-3165-9 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4834-2385-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014922723

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Lulu Publishing Services rev. date: 3/24/2015

Contents

Angel of Death

Love

Wild

Government

Resurrection

Loyalty

Deception

Loveless

Betrayal

Karma

The Forbidden Fruit

Insecure

Black Sand

Pain

Question

Darkness

Beneath

Scriptures

My Heart

The Last Letter

Author Biography

Summary

To my family and friends—I want to say thank you for believing in me.

To my fans—thank you for giving me a chance.

I want to give a special appreciation to Josh and Hadeel Sweatt for helping me along the way.

And to my mom and dad.

Nadine Abedalhadi and Woody Bostic, thank you for being my unconditional fans. This dream wouldn’t have become a reality without your support.

Angel of Death

’Cause I’ am the angel of death,

An angel wing on my right and a demon wing

on my left.

I get closer to evil every time I take a step.

Fire comes out of my mouth every time I take a breath.

Demons are forever coming in and out of my chest.

That’s forever the reason why I