Poetry's heart to heal the soul is based on some very touching inspirational things I have gone through in my life. With god as a guide and a light, I've been through many things and everything I've gone through I put it into love I call poetry, it's about good times and bad but always a meaning to explain life at that particular moment in time. It is a passion I have for life and the miracle it stands to be that I put into words. I see life kind of like music and a dream, and the power to create our own fate. A lot of it is gratitude for where I stand and my love to serve in this world, my wishes to help. Some of this literature is on religion some on limitless love, emotions I call a dimension on so many levels and outlooks I guess that's why it's poetry. When I write it's like my mind is filled with words and an understanding that I put to words in hope to interest or love in someway. I hope it is like a piece to a puzzle in some way or justice or helps someone to see life differently in a good way.

Sometimes words are hard to find to express ourselves to those we love and care about, but we wish to share how we feel about them anyway. The "Reflections of Love" may provide inspiration to find the words you wish to share with someone you care about; your sister, your girlfriend, your wife, your friend, your mother, or your father. You might even find something to connect with for yourself. Maybe within these reflections, you will connect with some words or a phrase and find peace. You may find the meaning to life in a poem or peace to share with a friend or a loved one. Whatever it is you're feeling or wish to share with someone, I hope you will enjoy a poem or two that I am lucky enough to now share with you. Enjoy, love, live, read and be happy.

New and Collected Poems By: Roger Wayne Turkington Our love is now a tangible reality, a free-standing entity, yet running free, Larger even than you or me, Stronger than anything else will be. Our love is a century-old strong oak tree, A monument set high upon a hill, Tested when in health or when ill, It is a gift given to behold by you and me. The awardee of the American Medal of Honor, the World Freedom Medal, International Man of the Year 2002, and the Distinguished Service Cross, author Roger Wayne Turkington shares with us his eclectic collection of poetry.

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