Poetry …It Can Also Come From Life Trauma and Written Eloquently With Feelings and Heartfelt. Our Guest Poet, Lolly of Self Harm Ends.

 WARNING: MATURE TOPIC …

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Being Mental Health Awareness Month all of May, and even though this my Book and Reading Den, my Special Guest, a Poet, and Writer needed to be shared here as well as my recovery blog as this poem “touched me” to my core and “being.”

I am a sexual trauma and abuse survivor, no shame in saying so as it happened to me as a little girl and as a young teen. I don’t share much of that side of my life still.

I have only begun sharing and speaking about my Mental Health challenges over and above my advocacy work from my gambling addiction and recovery. When I read this poem by Lolly though? It speaks of how I felt and at times, still today. Even though the topic is dark, I couldn’t have written it any more beautifully than Lolly has done.

Poetry is another form of writing to heal and “Expression.”
~Catherine

 


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HOPE for BELOVED CHILD of SORROW and PAIN Poem
Courtesy of Lolly – Self Harm Ends – Blogspot. 

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I hope love and joy within lives anew.

I’ve suffered soul-murder, rendering me askew.

I was buried alive under guilt, blame and shame

My soul fatally wounded, and seriously maimed.

 

Being an adult-child and a child-adult,

I pray to intuitively find a way out!

From doomed to exist in sorrow and pain,

With hope over doubt it was not all in vain.

Let the black cloud lift and dissipate

May I take my life back none too late.

 

How deep does it go?

…All throughout, and from head to toe.

No one knows how I feel, but my Lord.

We are healing the pain from the sword.

Wounded clear through my vital core,

Not yet healed, it’s open and sore!

 

Being sad makes me tear, yet to survive I delay,

I hope to take time to feel, another day.

Carrying pain in my heart all these years,

Makes me wonder through the river of tears,

Why have I dearly hung on to it so?

Seemingly reluctant just to let it all go.

 

Betrayed by those who since have long gone,

Yet with me still lingers, a familiar song.

An endless song of grief, sorrow, and pain.

No lasting friendships nor love did I gain.

 

I’ve only myself now, and long to be free

From living with sorrow, pain, and misery.

I pray to “gift-away” my pain and survive,

To be left with that I need to revive.

 

I’m learning to love self and let go of hate.

There’s no real reason to procrastinate.

Letting it go doesn’t mean I don’t care.

Without all that sorrow, pain and despair,

There’d be more room for life and joy in there!

 

I’m a child of God and of the Light.

I am willing to do what is right.

Perhaps God fancies knowing I too love Him.

Thinking about love now, causes me to grin.

Knowing God cares, puts a smile in my heart,

Broken no more, never shall we part!

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Soul Murder Victim

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Revised 2019

 

WOOOOO HOOOOO! It Has Taken Time But Cat Has Finally Reached 500 Book Blog Posts on WordPress About All My Fine Authors and Their Books …Thank You, Readers, and Friends.

OH, HAPPY CAT DAY!! 

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Congratulations on writing 500 posts on “Cat Lyon’s Reading & Writing Den”!

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Couldn’t Have Done It Without All My Readers, Friends, and New Visitors Asking For More Authors and All Their #BOOKS! THANK YOU!

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The Library of the Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick ★★★★☆ #BookReview

I first want to “Thank” KayCKay for visiting my Recovery Blog and Hope she finds my Book Blog too! I enjoy meeting many bloggers who, like me, enjoy reading and promoting all my authors! Remember friends, bloggers can also be amazing readers and reviewers!
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Primary Genre(s): Contemporary Fiction
Published: 29 March 2019 by Park Row
Page count: 352
Format: Audiobook
Memorable Factor: Average
Cover: Simple
Pacing: Good
Ending: Satisfying and Hopeful
Would I recommend it: Likely
Commission Link: https://amzn.to/2LfMOYC

My rating:★★★☆

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I am Honored to Announce My New Author Interview With NF Reads. I Enjoy Writing.

NF READS ~ NFReads.com | Interesting Articles. Inspiring Stories.

I was honored and had the pleasure of being invited for an in-depth author interview by NFReads.com about my craft of writing, about why I wrote my book, about recovery life, and some other intriguing questions. I included and shared some book marketing tips for authors in the interview and shared about my long-term recovery as well.

I hope you will take some time to visit and read the Full Interview!

Interview with Author/Advocate, Catherine Townsend-Lyon

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Addicted to Dimes (Confessions of a Liar and a Cheat)

“Books can come by imagination with vibrant storylines and characters. Come in many genres and about real life, or sometimes they come by way of a little “Divine Intervention” like my book.”   ~Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon 

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AND The Last Question Was?

Tell us some quirky facts about yourself?

Oh my. OK. I love dill pickle slices and mayo sandwiches. I am a cat lover with three therapy cats named, Mr. Boots, Miss Prissy Princess, and Simon-Peter. I love writing when it rains and will keep my door cracked and window open to hear it while writing even if it is 20 degrees outside!

Lastly? 

Well, after everything I’ve been through in my life up to now? GOD let me keep my sense of humor!


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“Author, Rusty Blackwood and Her New Release of ‘The Perils of Autumn’ Book Tour Begins!” Many Updates and Tour Schedule …

A Re-Share as MORE Canadian Dates have been added as Rusty’s Book Tour and New Release of “The Perils of Autumn” is now in FULL-SWING!!

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WHO IS Author, Rusty Blackwood?

ONLY THE Amazing Best- Selling Canadian Writer and Author of Romantic Fiction, Drama, and Suspense! THAT’S WHO!

And now her New Release and Book Tour for “The Perils of Autumn”has begun in Canada …

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About Rusty Blackwood:

Romantic fiction author Rusty Blackwood, who chose her plume de nom by combining the colour of her russet hair with her husband’s great, great, Scottish grandmother’s maiden name, was born in St.Thomas, Ontario, Canada on October 5th, and grew up on her paternal grandfather’s farm in the County of Elgin, located in the south-western portion of the province of Ontario.

She acquired her love of literature while still in elementary school where she entered her original compositions into county fairs, school contests, and whatever venue allowed participants in the writing field. She has carried that love ever since and has put it to use many…

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Have You Heard Comedy Fiction Readers? Author, Rusty Blackwood Has a New Release to her Adult Comedy Series. Book Three of “DERWOOD” Now out!

 A newly retired government official, Derwood J. Tugbottom, an English bachelor is a man who fancies the ladies … An adult fiction comedy series and the character of Mr. Tugbottom, he both audacious and eccentric! Amazingly Hilarious and a FUN SERIES TO READ! ~Review

 

Let’s Start With BOOK ONE: “The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom” Kindle – $2.99!

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The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom

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The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom is an adult comedy short centering around newly retired government official, Derwood J. Tugbottom, an English bachelor who fancies the ladies but never found one that could take his attention from his appointment until he travels to an active Canadian Retirement Centre.

Throughout a series of misunderstandings, mostly brought on by himself, the over-bearing retiree finally retaliates, leaving the retirement center reeling in his wake.

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Now BOOK TWO: “DERWOOD RETURNS – Kindle $2.99”

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Derwood Returns

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The audacious and eccentric, retired London City Hall senior official, Derwood J. Tugbottom, who was first introduced to readers in 2012’s unforgettable adult comedy short, The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom, is back in this hilarious follow-up, entitled, Derwood Returns.

The bubbling and pretentious Englishman, known for his staunch outlook and demanding ways, decides to return to the picturesque village of Vinehaven on the Lake, where he takes up residence in the swinging Sunset Villa Retirement Center, located directly across the road from the infamous Anchors Away, of which he hastily departed two years earlier. Now he is back, with a hard learned lesson beneath his belt, and hopes of finding the life that escaped him on his initial try.

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NOW, BOOK THREE – Just Released!: “DERWOOD GOES CARIBBEAN – Kindle $2.99”

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DERWOOD GOES CARIBBEAN by [Blackwood, Rusty]

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The austere and proud Derwood Justice Tugbottom, dejected by a defunct love affair at his current residence, the swinging Sunset Villa Retirement Center, located in the picturesque village of Vine Haven On-the-Lake, convinces his best friend, down-to-earth Scotsman Robert McEwen – also wandering through life searching for the same contentment as Derwood – to join him on a new adventure.

Christmas of 2014 is fast approaching, and an intrepid Derwood talks Robert into taking a single’s cruise to the Caribbean with him, which sends them on another eccentric adventure.

Will they find what they hope to aboard ship?

Will happiness present itself in one the ports of call, or will it avoid them altogether? 

*** Derwood Goes Caribbean is the third installment in the well-received Derwood Tugbottom comedy series, beginning with, The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom, followed by Derwood Returns.

Watch for the fourth installment, Derwood Comes Home, coming in late 2019! ***

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Canadian Indie author, Rusty Blackwood, has written an array of titles and genres. Miss Blackwood resides in the city of St. Catharines, located on the southern shores of Lake Ontario, Canada. (Photo courtesy of her dear friend Sammy who passed).

Top ranking romantic fiction author Rusty Blackwood believes the flair for fantasy is anything the mind wishes it to be, and she is a master at this. Within her expressive mind is found an endless array of romance, passion, textures, and colors to sweep the reader to exotic, faraway places where anything is possible, proving that her words really do leave you breathless.

Canadian born Blackwood, who chose her plume de nom by combining both the colour of her russet hair with her estranged husbands’ great, great, Scottish grandmother’s maiden name, grew up on her paternal grandfather’s farm in southwestern Ontario, Canada where she developed her love of writing while still in grade school, entering numerous competitions and writing exhibitions throughout her area, and attributes her love of writing to her late father James, and to the late Gladys Carroll, her elementary teacher. Although unprofessionally trained in the field, Rusty has always had an affinity for the written word, a gift to express it, and has demonstrated this talent many times since becoming a serious writer in 2001.

Miss Blackwood is a bronze medalist winner in the 2006 Annual International Library of Poetry, sponsored through PoetryPoem.com, for her 2005 poem, Desire. She enjoys writing adult fiction comedy as well. 
Her work is available on all Amazons online worldwide.
Visit her official website: Author, Rusty Blackwood and connect with her on Social Media.

Amazon Author Page   GoodReads Author   Official Facebook Author Page and on Twitter.

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