The Journey Forward: Nobody Knows But God v2

By Faith Lavon

Nobody Knows But God: The Journey Forward is the stunning second installment to Faith Lavon's poetic trilogy. Follow Lavon as she navigates new ripples of consciousness that present themselves in visually fascinating ways. With every word, Lavon captures the essence of a passing thought and its hidden authority to change a narrative. From the intricate practicalities of love, to the breathtaking realizations of inner freedom, Lavon puts her soul on every page of the book, showcasing an air of vulnerable dignity that refreshes the mind. With devout appreciation for the One who leads her to her beyond, Faith Lavon has written poems that sing of a desire to understand oneself in ways that transcend the spirit.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lavon Tees & Things LLC
• Release date: Apr 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223557944

Faith Lavon

Ms. Faith Lavon left Kansas right after high school to study at Chapman University in Orange, CA and graduated from Joanne Baron and D.W. Brown Studios in Santa Monica, CA. She was also honored with a directing internship at the prestigious South Coast Repertory Theatre in Costa Mesa, CA. Ms. Lavon is very proud that she honed her acting skills in the theatre, including roles with HBO Workspace, Grove Shakespeare, and South Coast Repertory. Her one-woman show, Women On The Verge, not only won Best Dramatic Script at the United Solo Festival in New York but in 2018 the show won Best One Person Show at the NAACP Theatre Awards LA. She has appeared on the screen in General Hospital 90210, a national AT&T/Hertz commercial, and a variety of web series and short films, among others.  The debut of Nobody Knows But God has been in the making for close to 30yrs. Ms. Lavon never considered herself a writer until she fell in love with how poetry can tell such an individual story. She believes that being a poet helped her discover and explore an optimal way of expression in whatever way you choose. 

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The Journey Forward

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Nobody Knows But God v2

By Faith Lavon

Published by Lavon Tees & Things LLC, 2023

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

THE JOURNEY FORWARD

First edition. April 6, 2023

Copyright © 2023 Faith Lavon.

Written by Faith Lavon.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENOUGH 7

STEPPING 8

THEGATHERING 9

FORROGER 10

COMEWHATMAY 11

THEWALL 12

DOYOUSEE 13

JOURNEY 14

MAYI 15

HEALINGCAVE 16

SOMEDAYS 17

EVERPRESENT 18

ANSWERS 19

NEVER 20

ICARENOT 21

WATCHTOWER 22

INDEED 23

ONLYIAM 24

OAKTREE 25

INTHEDEEPPARTS 26

THISTIME 27

THEOLDWOMAN 28

THANKGOD 30

YEAR 17 31

RAINERMARIARILKE 32

ISTAND 33

TRUNK 34

MASTERING 35

OH 37

SOMETIMES 38

WEEDS 39

WITHOUT 40

YOU'REIT 41

REFRESHING 42

UNTETHERED 43

THEDEEPPARTS 44

FRAGMENTEDTHOUGHTS 45

MIDST 46

FORME 47

BETHERE 48

ALWAYSAGAIN 49

LUCK 50

LOVECOMPLETE 51

CRUMPLEDPIECE 52

HOW 53

GIVER 55

AMIRITE 56

FULLY 57

LIVE 58

WAKE 59

Afewfavoritesfromtheoriginal 60

NobodyKnowsButGod 60

NOBODYKNOWSBUTGOD 61

VOID 63

MYHEARTS 66

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DEDICATION

This volume of poems is dedicated to a special group of folks who have consistently supported me unconditionally and without hesitation. Thank you so much for your bravery, patience, and, most of all, your kindness.

Scott Larios ● Ashley Larios ● Kristine Garcia

Josecarlos Chavez ● Trudi Roth 

Ryan Basham ● Sheri Hill ● Cheryl Noah

Manuel Maciel Jr. ● Lisa Cole ● Sarah Logan

Sean Fuller ● Janet Tscha ● Krista DeMille

Tiffany Harper ●  Marcela Hawk ● Jason Molina

Jasmine Brown ● Lis Nelson ● Marlene Luna Castañeda

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Special thanks to my two loves

Ashley Collins and Asia Lavay.

You’ve always been with me