INTRODUCTION

I sit here struggling to write something that will mean something to every person who reads this and I realize this is my first mistake.  So often we are trying to please everyone in our lives instead of focusing on the really important things in life, which is our own well being. What I have hoped to achieve with this book is to touch people, to reach into their depths and pull on their heart strings a little.



Most of my work is subject to self interpretation, I fully understand the desire many people have to understand what was going on in the authors’ mind at the time they were writing, so I have included a brief snapshot of what each piece means to me, however I strongly encourage people to form their own opinions and interpretations on my work.  What do the words mean to you? How do they affect the way you view the world? What do you feel?  These are all questions I hope you consider whilst reading.



In essence this is a story about me, a young woman on a journey of self discovery I suppose you could say.  Loss, heart break, loneliness, depression and many more of life’s common obstacles are all the things that make this book what it is.



I beg the reader to be patient with me, if there are things I should have done but haven’t, as this is my first collection and I am still only learning.



If I can touch just one person with a single word I will be happy.  These pages hold the truth about who I am within them, I wanted to show that life isn’t always a bed of roses built around love and happiness, it can be tough, an arduous journey where life’s lessons are taught.  See, I honestly think that the outcome of  Life is what you create with your choices… There are lessons to be learnt in every situation and whether you choose to learn them or not is ultimately up to you as a person…



Well that is my senseless anecdote, also known as an introduction, I hope you enjoy reading my work and stay tuned for the next chapter of my life…





God Bless



CJ




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