Metaphorically Speaking

By Sherisse C Alexander

This book does not follow the “status quo” as it breaks quite a few writing rules to accommodate the author’s unique writing style. It is a compilation of thirty-one spoken word pieces that speak about the author’s truths. Taking on different themes, the pieces give a figurative view into the prismatic world of the author.

Delve wantonly into the colourful thoughts, emotions, and experiences that shape the reality of Sherisse Alexander.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669811725

Sherisse C Alexander

A lover of words who spares no details when baring her soul and wearing her heart on her sleeve just so her readers can know and connect with her most authentic self. You can connect with Sherisse Alexander on Facebook: Amat Victoria Curam (https://www.facebook.com/amatvictoria.curam.9) Instagram: alexandersherisse Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone] (T&T) / 16469454135 (US)

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Rev. date: 02/10/2022

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Contents

I.   My Crazy, Twisted, Peculiar Love

1.     I Shouldn’t Have

2.     Insignificant

3.     Love, Amat Victoria Curam

4.     Closeted Memories

5.     Reckless Gamble

6.     Invisible

7.     Maiden-in-Waiting

8.     You Fucking Thief!

9.     Walking Away

10.   Him

11.   Love Affair

12.   Subtly

II.   Challenging Authority

13.   Should I, or Should I Not?

14.   Only Say the Word, Lord . . .

15.   Questioning Authority

III.   Woman

16.   Strength of a Woman

17.   Aspire

18.   For My Mother . . .

19.   A Masterpiece

20.   Margaret De Souza

IV.   Sweet, Sweet T&T

21.   Keyana Baby . . .

22.   Pending Emancipation

23.   A Vicious Cycle (Part 1)

24.   A Vicious Cycle (Part 2)

V.   Actuality

25.   Running from Reality

26.   My Abusive Relationship

27.   Accepting Defeat

28.   Real Realism

29.   Longing For . . .

30.   Family Meeting

VI.   Bonus Piece Alert!

31.   Try Me!

About The Book

About The Author

Also by Sherisse Alexander

For my fantastic four (Denise Alexander, Candice

Alexander, Kris Ann Alexander Kissoondath, and

Sinead Alexander) and the great additions.

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My Crazy, Twisted, Peculiar Love

Peer into the window of my heart . . .

One

I Shouldn’t Have

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U nconditional love and unprotected sex,

I opened up my body, allowing him to offer up worship in my temple.

Consummating the sacrament of love as I helplessly allowed him to squeeze my head and treat me like a clothespin.

Legs opened with an involuntary motion,

I allowed him to read the story of the scripts written between my thighs.

I shouldn’t have though,

For it seemed like the biggest . . .

Mistake,

Regret,

Mishap,

Misfortune.

I hate myself for allowing vulnerability to characterize me.

I wish that I possessed the power to kill so that I could rid myself of the feelings I wish I never had for him.