A Window Within My Soul: A Collection of Poetry and Inspirational Writings.

By Carmen A. McDaniels

This book contains a collection of writings based on daily emotions and the rollercoaster that we call life. Contained within the pages are little sentiments written to give a peek of what is hidden within the deepest parts of someone's heart. These pieces were intended to portray how one may feel and how others can relate to what one is going through. This book is a collaboration of emotions that enable us to cope through it all and still be able to hope for a brighter tomorrow.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Aug 15, 2014
• ISBN: 9781491743195

Carmen A. McDaniels

Carmen A. McDaniels, currently works as a Certified Medical Assistant. She started writing poetry when she was a student at West Iredell High School in Statesville, North Carolina. She and her husband, Tommy, have two daughters and live in Union Grove, North Carolina.

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Contents

Poetry of Life’s Emotions

The Rose

The Nature of a Rose

Beginning of Spring

The Glorious Night

Nature

On the Night of Song and Sound

Happy Holidays

Santa Claus, Santa Claus

A Vow

Our Day

I Will

Your Gift

Your Baby

Little Finger Prints

Our Angels

I Lost You

I Cried

Dear God, Please

You Are Gone

My Daughter

My Baby Girl

Fading Memories

The Unfound

Mother, Dear Mother

Never

Until I Found You

(untitled)

Petals Float Away

So In-Love With You

These Words

A Man

(untitled)

My Feelings

Will You

Seasons Changing

Away

Return to Me

You Walked Away

My Pain

When I Close My Eyes

Goodbye

Once Again

Mystery

Who Knows

It’s Been A While

Listen

Another Me In Another Life

Lost

Forever Hidden

My Broken Heart

(untitled)

My Dream

One Day

The Firefighter

For Cynthia, Turning 40

This Gift

For Beverly

To celebrate the 90th birthday of Lillie Bess Haynes

Lullaby

In Memory of Andy Reaggin

Angel Wings

A Dedication to Robert Simmons

In Loving Memory of Linda Rachels

For You

No More Sorrow, No More Pain

Gone Home

Works of Inspiration

A note from the author

Dear Readers:

Words have always been an outlet for me, a way to express emotion without really letting anyone in on the true secret hidden between the lines. I would like to thank everyone who supported me in this adventure that I have decided to embark upon. I truly hope that everyone enjoys this book and is inspired by my leap of faith into the unknown. I hope that the simple message of the importance of communication and cherishment of time is taken from these pieces that I have written. A special thanks to those who have tried to push me along and those who have helped me to realize that writing is my true calling, if it was not for people who believe in me I would not be able to accomplish this. You all know who you are.

Many Thanks!!

Carmen A. McDaniels

For Tommy, Lilly Belle & Elina, my reasons for breathing.

Poetry of Life’s Emotions

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The Rose

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So lusciously red it glows,

The colors just poured and flowed,

The leaves so green and bright,

They made a stream of light,

The thorns so thick and sharp,

They could prick the smallest string on