Scarred Lives

By Annie Jefferis

Scarred Lives is about alcohol abuse and the scars it leaves on those who over-indulge in strong drink. In this case the autobiography ends in death and the biographical story is carried on by her sister. A small daughter is left for the sisters up bringing. The daughter eventually bears a son with a dark facial scar as if to carry on another scarred life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Aug 5, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504926539

Annie Jefferis

These events are true life stories with names altered to protect those still living. My poems are traditional forms as taught in classes from ancient to modern times. Rhythmic verses are often set to music and easier to commit to memory than more prosaic forms. As a retired English teacher, I have made a hobby of writing, reading, painting, and taking care of stray animals. Illustrations in this book are all from my repertoires, signed Jeff, short for my given name, Jefferis. Other books by the author include: Becoming All That I Am The Chinese Contract Short Stories and Anecdotes Metric Verses and Haiku Blazing Texas Trails Appreciating Our Pets

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Published by AuthorHouse 07/28/2015

ISBN: 978-1-5049-2654-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-2653-9 (e)

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CONTENTS

Chapter I   Youthful Relationships and 3.2 Beer

Chapter II  Misfits

Chapter III Last Rites and Adoption

Chapter IV Outcomes

Poetry

Apollo’s Earth

War Victims

Bittersweet

Journey of the Soul

Vespers

Advents

Tree-house

Fewer Redwoods

Chastening Earth

Flower Family

Spiritual Awakening

White Moon

Separation

Journeys

Royal Dreams

Textures

India

Author’s Page

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She dons macramé

Monks toll a bell for prayer

Scarred lives bow their heads

Chapter I

Youthful Relationships and 3.2 Beer

My story involves many pitfalls and dangerous crossings, one of which becomes fatal, so I hope you, my readers, will benefit from wrong choices.

I never drive again after smashing into a West Texas pine tree: the broken glass leaves me with a pitted scar on my left jaw. I always