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    My Mind Versus My Heart: Collection of Poetry About Love and Life
    My Mind Versus My Heart: Collection of Poetry About Love and Life
    My Mind Versus My Heart: Collection of Poetry About Love and Life
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    My Mind Versus My Heart: Collection of Poetry About Love and Life

    By Bennetta T. Spann

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    My Mind Versus My Heart Captures the struggle with who we are and who we want to be. The things we go through day to day shape us and mold us. If we are overtaken by the pressure we will not live up to our full potential.

    My book is divided into two sections. Section one is about Love and the ups and downs invloved with finding the right one. Also the feeling of failure when a relationship does not turn out the way you perceived.

    Section two is about the daily struggles in life. Building the strength from within to turn a death ear to negativity. Also feeling good about yourself and standing up for yourself. These things will build our self-esteem and self-worth.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJun 6, 2011
    ISBN9781456746988
    My Mind Versus My Heart: Collection of Poetry About Love and Life
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    Bennetta T. Spann

    I have always had a love for writing and music. In elementary school I started to enter essay contests. I won my first contest in the fifth grade. That boosted my confidence and helped me to realize people are interested in my thoughts and feelings. I grew up in Jackson, Mississippi in a close family. I have one older sister and a first cousin who is a year younger than me, that I view as a sibling. Growing up I was closer to him than my sister because of the closeness of our ages. My parents were hard working and did all they could to teach us high morals, principles, and a solid work ethic. My parents always pushed us to do our best despite ridicule and peer pressure. I am eternally grateful for them pushing me to excellence in all aspects of life. I was taught that even if something seems impossible, if we work hard and rely on GOD it will become possible. I have been writing my thoughts, emotions, and feelings for years. I thought about compiling some of my writings into a book, but I felt it was too massive of a feat. I began to share my poetry at group poetry readings. Every time I would read at an event someone would say you should write a book. I never knew what all was involved. Then one day a friend of mine helped me find a publisher and get things moving. Going back to the core values I was taught as a child; even though I viewed writing a book as an impossible accomplishment here I am. I present to you for your enlightenment and enjoyment, “My Mind Versus My Heart”.

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      My Mind Versus My Heart - Bennetta T. Spann

      Section 1 - Love and Relationships

      This section reflects my life’s experiences, and my attempts to succeed at love and relationships.

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      Just Friends

      I’m trying to act like I don’t care but he really hurt me.

      I’ve heard it before, but didn’t see it coming this time.

      But I don’t want to be just his friend.

      His buddy or his pal! I’m not a dude.

      I’m a woman with feelings and desires.

      I don’t want to be his Homie.

      I want to be his partner in life.

      You call me late at night and tell me about your day.

      You speak of your fears, your goals, and your dreams.

      I want to be there to see them come true.

      I want to be your right hand. I want to be the one you build a future with. The one you buy your first house with.

      Have a small dog on the inside and a big dog on the outside.

      Oh and our children, twins preferably.

      Our son, a JR of course

      But you seem to not care about all that.

      You only wanted attention.

      You only wanted my shoulder to cry on,

      To feel my affection, and to hear my assurance

      You could have had it all but you sold yourself short to be Just Friends.

      (Contributed the Male Prospective)

      I tear away from these feelings

      The inner me, inner fears, symbolic tears

      Cascade to the earth like rain pervading from a window

      Thoughts lingered, innuendos rekindled through my mental

      Approach her, how simple?

      She’s a friend…did you fail to remember…

      If you’re not listening, let me tell you again,

      She’s your Homie, not a lover, did I fail to mention?

      I end this soliloquy, with doubts of my ascension rescinding me

      My admiration supersedes any crush that there could ever be

      I battle with this notion, guilty, that if I had been given the opportunity

      To apprehend her affections

      I’d misdirect her from meeting her monthly quota

      Her divine order…every iota of self, and every sort of mishap

      Perhaps would saturate these feelings at a moment’s notice.

      Fearing that her spiritual life would lapse,

      Nearing its end and our friendship’s collapse

      My feelings, never infatuated or selfish,

      Her success…not my heart’s adherence,

      Is what I’m eternally consumed with.

      (My Reply)

      Hmm so fear? Fear is the mask you hide behind.

      Like a masquerade.

      Is this a costume party where we only pretend to be

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