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A New Horizon
by Gary Lloyd James
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Genre:
 POETRY / General
Publication:
 Nov 30, 2007
Pages:
 184
 
Books by Gary Lloyd James
Throughout history poets have brought pain, love, joy and other human emotions to the world's table. Gary Lloyd James is one such poet. Never before has a body of work captured the human spirit and placed it in a rhythmical form that is utterly breathtaking. With a strong belief in God, Gary has taken on some of the most controversial subjects in today's society. Issues like domestic violence, teenage suicide, and issues of the heart. Welcome to, A New Horizon.



"Excellent!!! Gary's book is a very powerful medium that highlights an overlooked social ill in our society."

Jeff Sarge, DJ, WFMU 91.1 fm Reggae Schoolroom radio program



"A New Horizon is a book which I believe will do a lot of good for those who are going through the struggles of everyday life."

Wayne "Little Ras" Taylor, DJ, 97.5 fm Elite Radio and Executive Producer of Reggae Wirl Television



"I have known Min. Gary James for almost three years. As his teacher, mentor and friend, I have seen him grow in his compassion for helping women deal with domestic violence."

Dr. Glenmore Bembry, Jr. Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church and Professor at Bloomfield College, Bloomfield NJ



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Note From Author

The intent of this book is to shed light on some of the pain and hardship that many people are facing on a daily basis. I hope it will somehow give a voice to those who are fighting emotional battles that has become too heavy to bear. My hope is that this book will convey feelings of empathy to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. This book and the poems written within its covers are figments of my imagination. No personal phrases or quotes other than my own were use in this book. I understand that some of the poems are very sensitive and if this book has cause any old wounds to open or bad feelings to raise to the surface I sincerely apologize. This book was written as a tool which could be use to start meaningful dialog and to create awareness about some of life most troublesome issues.

Once again thank you,

Gary Lloyd James




I wrote this poem to tell the story of a teenager who is battling with a tough decision
concerning her pregnancy
***A Weighing Decision*****
I have always kept a straight face during my pregnancy
Only sixteen years old, they say I have no business having a baby
I wish they could feel my anxiety
I wish they could see all the things that scare me

Trying my best to hide the situation from my Mom
And thinking whether to name the baby Mary or Tom
Throwing up in the bathroom trying not to make a sound
Thinking of ways to break the news before my belly become more round

I can’t believe I was so naive to fall his words
I guess I was afraid that he would leave, afraid of being hurt
Dreading the scene in the hospital and hearing the word push coming from the nurse
This should a beautiful thing but it sure feels like a curse
Sometimes the pressure gets to be too much, and I feel like I am alone in the dessert

There are times when I think of another solution
Going through my mind is the possibility of having an abortion
I never thought there would be so much confusion
To think, all that has happened is a result of my decision

It’s amazing to know that there is another being inside of me
I am still mindful of other girls, and their horror stories
Now I know how they must feel
All the pain I’ve heard of has now become real

I am so afraid to look into my mother’s eyes
Because I have let her down, and I have damaged her pride
Though no words were exchanged, I know she knows I have an angle
I could tell, by the way she looks at my swollen ankles

For some strange reason she did not ask why they were swollen
By now I know from her “good grace,” I have fallen
School is tough for me right now
I’m hoping to make it to college somehow
I cling to my best friend like no other
Because I have found comfort in her, that I cannot find in my mother
At the end of the day I will have to face my situation
This will not be easy, but I know I will make the right decision

About Gary Lloyd James

 I was born in the country of Jamaica, where I was taught some of life’s most intriguing lessons. My childhood was filled with interesting encounters that brought me to the path that led to my relationship with God. Throughout my childhood I realized I had a special concern for the less fortunate and hoped that I would be able to do something to make life a little better for those who felt like giving up.
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