Tears of the Heart

By Viola Speed Turner

Tears From The Heart is a passionate and emotional journey written from life experiences. It speaks from such pains as losing a son to gun violence and the ending of a marriage, to the yearning of the heart for love to the radiance of a heart healed and made whole again through the service of one self. This fresh breath of poems speaks prophetically from the past, to the present and future. On one hand it speaks of the beauty of love, hope, trust, loving one's self and embracing every fiber of life. On the other hand it voices the pain of the oppressed, depressed and low-self-esteem while offering encouragement. The simplicity of the language conveys a message to people from all walks of life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9781514401026

Viola Speed Turner

Viola(Speed)Turner is a Arkansas native, born and raised in Helena- West Helena, Arkansas. She's an inspirational writer, Minister of the Gospel, motivational speaker and advocate against gun violence and advocate for organ donation. As an advocate against gun violence she works tirelessly with you in her local community to help them lead productive lives. Her most recent endeavor has been establishing a non-profit organization, Colors 4 A Cause which was inspired by the tragic loss of her oldest son Albert Andrew Spencer, Jr. The organization offers peer support for mothers in similar situations- Mothers on the Move Against Gun Violence, a Speaker' Bureau- Women with Voices, a summer camp for youth-Camp Albert. Viola's ongoing mission is to educate the public on the importance of becoming organ donors as well as how to keep communities safe from gun violence. The driving force beneath her wings is her son Albert. She currently lives in Jonesboro Arkansas with her daughter Jada and son London.

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Contents

Many Fear, But I Shall Not

Funny Valentine

Don’t Fear To Love

Love

Brokenness

Oils Of Joy

Virtuous Woman

I Am God

Stay Focused

Victory In The Midst Of Defeat

Freedom

Season Of Troubles

Conquer

Trust

Boldness

Directions

Burdens Lifted

The Light

Women, Stand Up For Your Rights

Encaged But Not Tangled

Changes

Rebuke

Love

Arguments

Sadness Must Go

Ways

Second Chances

Stop And Smell The Roses

Stressed

Acceptance

Mother Of Jesus

Reflections Of Hurt

Joy And Pain

Endurance

Ocean

Let Go. Let God.

Black Women In The Braid Shop

Loving Oneself

Losing

Mental Blocks

Grief

Missing You

Acknowledgment

To my son, Albert,

The moment that you died, my heart was torn in two,

One side filled with heartache, the other died with you.

I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep,

and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day,

but missing you is heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you will remain.

Until the joyous day arrives,

That we will meet again.

I will always love you, Albert.

Love, Mom.

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