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    By Rosa Christian

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    A selection of some of the author's favourties from her other books and some new verses for you, dear reader, to think on.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRosa Christian
    Release dateMar 25, 2011
    ISBN9781465723864
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    Rosa Christian

    Rosa Christian came to the writing of poetry rather late in life, after her children struck out on their own journeys. She has regularly won or placed in poetry competitions since that time. She has self-published, “My Fish Loves Me”, a collection of her early works and “Australia...my heart”, inspired by a recent solo, driving holiday around Australia. She has her Master of Arts (Writing) from James Cook University, Townsville. She continues to write - poetry, short stories and currently 2 Psychological Crime novels and 2 Fantasy/Scifi novels.

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      Selected Verses - Rosa Christian

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      Copyright 2011 Rosa Christian

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      For my family and friends who have been so supportive.

      Foreword

      A short selection of some of the author's favourites from her other books and some new verses for you, dear reader, to think on.

      First published 2011

      Second Edition 2019

      Contents

      Building Bridges

      Boys at Play

      Stripped Bare

      The Eyes Have It

      Hedonism

      Smouldering Eyes

      Love’s Lagoon

      My Garden

      Journey to Freedom

      I Love Being a Woman

      Erato

      Lost in Thought

      Bag Lady

      You are Me

      Reality Theatre

      Self-questioning

      Soul Magic

      Your Daughter

      Reclaiming the Night

      Prayer for Peace

      He Waits

      When I Write

      Your choice

      Acknowledgments

      About the Author

      Also by Rosa Christian

      Building Bridges

      My sister, as I reach out and embrace you.

      I smell the salty ocean

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