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The little house on the hill

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I used to live
In a little house
On a hill

And oh the views
So beautiful
Even still

A magical place
For sure
It was

A first real home
All just
Because

By the window
I would stand
And stare

Gazing out toward the meadows
Inhaling sweet
Fresh air

Everyday
My love
Did grow

For this amazing place
God did
Bestow

Then one day
My dream
Did fade

My window gone
Another sacrifice
Made

Time couldn’t forget
The love
That grew

My heart more content then
Than it ever
Even knew

That magical place
Now
Deeply hidden

A place
Where my dreams
Were secretly written

I’d give anything
To have
Just one more day

I honestly can’t believe
How long
I’ve stayed away

I think I must have left
My heart
Upon that hill

Because the tug upon it
Is there
Even still

© 2018 Michelle Cook

Originally written, December 2016

All in the name of freedom

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War is something
I’ve never been fond of

Killing is something
I’m completely against

And yet I support a man
Who does this for a living

I too was taught and trained
To be a murderer myself

We do what we say we won’t
And end up hating what we do

All for the sake of others
Who ask for our protection

There are those who can’t fight
And many more who won’t

In the end we support and do
The very things we despise

All in the name of freedom
For the cause seems advantageous

But the burden of sacrifice
Is a lonely road to tread

Something only those who serve
Can fully understand

© 2018 Michelle Cook

Silly n Sexy

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Silly is what you do to me
Sexy is what I want you to see

But giddiness takes over
And I lose my composure

Cause you bring out the silly in me
Never seeing how sexy I can be

© 2018 Michelle Cook

For a month full of writing prompts click here!  Silly n Sexy

At last, today is the day!

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Well, today is the big day!  I’m finally joining the ranks of the 10% of people who say they’re going to publish a book and actually do.  I’m not entirely sure if those statistics are still accurate, but I did once read that, and it’s motivated me ever since to be one of few to do it.

I love a good challenge, I always have and I always will.  And if you love a good poetry book, feel free to peruse mine.   It’s all about passion, desire, and love, which are just about the best subjects around, don’t you think?

I really have no idea what to expect since this is my first time releasing a book, but I’m quite excited to see what happens.  I think I’m likely to pee my pants if anyone actually decides to leave me a rave review this month.  Lol…  Anyway, happy reading if you do choose to get yourself a copy.  I’ll be overjoyed, to say the least, if you do.  😉

For more information, and to order your copy, just click on the following links;

 

Amazon-US  Paperback- Beneath the Canopy

Amazon-US  Ebook- Beneath the Canopy

Amazon-UK  Paperback- Beneath the Canopy

Amazon-UK  Ebook- Beneath the Canopy

 

*Beneath the Canopy is also available on Amazon, in 11 other countries.  Please let me know if you have trouble finding it.  

 

Exciting news! Read all about it!

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Well, I’ve got some rather exciting news to tell all of you about, and I just can’t hold it in any longer.  Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been rather aloof these days, and I promise you, it comes with good reason.  I have been secretly working on 12 poetry books, and my first one is finally ready for publication!  Can you believe it?  Well, I can’t… seriously, it seems so surreal to me.  I just got my proof in the mail yesterday.  Isn’t she purdy… 😋

Anyway, if you’re into lovey dovey, mushy type poetry books, one which is bound to leave your heart fluttering right out of your chest, then you’ll want to order a copy of my book for Valentines Day.  I promise you it’ll be the perfect gift idea for your sweetheart.  Of course, I am a little bias I suppose.  So here’s a heads up that it’ll be released for publication on February 1st.  Like I said… just in time for the big Hallmark holiday.  And if you have the sudden urge to be all romantic, you’ll be able to buy my book on Amazon before the big day arrives.  Gee… maybe I should find a way to throw in a free box of chocolates with every order.  I’ll have to work on that.  😉  ~M xo