Bold from the Soul…Spiritual Healing Bold from the Soul…Spiritual Healing are real experiences to life's daily lessons that show us that the pain of the past can be retold in poetic expressions and spoken words to inspire people to overcome and move forward from abuse, neglect, abandonment, lost love and deferred dreams. These messages teach us to share grow, learn and pursue our goals and dreams. Paperback: 102 pages Publisher: Ebony Energy Publishing (June, 2003) ISBN: 0972279539 BUY IT NOW!

"Tear Drops" Teardrops fall from my face into my pillow not to be heard Teardrops fall to the ground and I took to the ground not to be seen As I fell to the ground There was nothing but darkness all around and about me Many, many more tears began to fall and each tear told a story The more that I stayed upon the ground More people began to walk around me, over me and through me When I finally wiped my eyes, I looked up! I saw a dark tunnel! I walked into the tunnel, the further I walked... I came to a bright light. The light became brighter and brighter and my tears were less and less... An angel whispered to me in the dark tunnel I was told that my tears were my past, present and future My tears are the step to reach my destination They will fall til I reach my final destination My final tear will be my ride home -- Excerpt of her Work (Available online from Amazon.com)

Lillian E. Mitchum (A.K.A. Red the Poet), is a poet and creative artist. She also serves as a substitute teacher and tutor for elementary school students. Lillian is the author of "Bold from the Soul; Spiritual Healing" and "Where is the Love?", published by Ebony Energy Publishing. The message behind her work is "I've been there." Writing has allowed her to speak her mind and get in touch with her soul, due to lost loves and deferred dreams. The sentiments that she shares provide hope and spiritual renewal. She has also served as a volunteer for Chicago Women Abuse Coalition. Mitchum has performed her poetry and plays at bookstores, schools and churches throughout Illinois. She holds a B.S. degree in Behavioral Science from National Louis University. PERFORMANCE VENUES.. The Drury Lane The Beverly Library Borders Books Women's Black Expo Iota Phi Lambda Sorority's Clubhouse Black Passion Bookstore

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Lillian E. Mitchum Ebony Energy Publishing www.ebonyenergy.com Phone: 312-560-4841