Meredith Etc proudly presents Southern Jewel: The Elements Within by Ty A. Patterson. On one hand, Patterson's poetry describes error, drama, and carefree living, but it also depicts an evolution from youthfulness into maturity, and discusses friendships, romance, and other topics. Below is an excerpt of the poem "Real Woman, Real Man" in Chapter 1 Earth: All we want to do is be in our comfort zones. But even that is twisted. Some comfort zones include alcohol, drugs, gossip ... all because we use the excuse "only God can judge me" but we forget - one day HE WILL! The poem "He Sent Me You" from Chapter 2 Fire eludes to the sensual essence of a man; an excerpt is as follows: Face to face when he breathes out, I purposely wait and breathe in just to inhale the most intoxicating fragrance I had ever indulged in. I wonder if he knows what shade of brown his eyes are... if you mixed black coffee, caramel, maybe brown sugar and my reflection... that's the color. I touch his hair and I feel as if I am touching the softest blends, feeling the most sensual patterns. God must really love me. He sent me you.Southern Jewel is grouped into Then and Now intermediate sections followed by poems and letters which uses the elements as metaphors to discuss diverse experiences. Enjoy it!Advance Praise for Southern Jewel: The Elements WithinIronically or purposefully, the first chapter of poet Ty A. Patterson's first book, "Southern Jewel: The Elements Within," is Earth. It alone has the power to bury the reader alive with conceit or excavate their soul with remorse. The choice is theirs to either embrace Patterson's empowering words of self-fulfillment or be damned to continue on a path of doom. The following three chapters - Fire, Water and Air - also help to quench one's thirst for acceptance of self and others. Good luck in trying to stop to catch your breath. Alice Tisdale, Publisher, Jackson AdvocateAuthor Aushemone Patterson brings to the forefront the impact of living life first as a "Southern gurl (sp)," only to be developed into a fine jewel in the LORD'S timing. I'm sure that every reader will have a connect-to-life experience.Iris L. Jones, Founder of Iris L Jones Ministries, Inc.When Miss Patterson writes she does it from her soul. She shows her talent and tells some truths. This body of work will have you saying, "Yes!" "Say that!" and "I know that's right!"Lynette Stafford, The Magical Storybook Lady, Host and Executive Producer, Off the Shelf, Greenville, MississippiThis piece of art is Ty A. Patterson's soulful expression of poetic thought; she invites readers into her creative world which is open sharing the deepness of her elevated mind.Reya Peach, Poet/LyricistStatus Move
Ty A. Patterson is the author of three books, the mother of two girls, and the owner of Phenomenal Gifts LLC. Southern Jewel: The Elements Within, a collection of poetry, was her first work.
