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Sylvia Larane Green, Poet
- 36, Female
- Baton Rouge, LA
- United States
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GIFT OF LIFE Book Release Celebration at T. J. Jemison Baptist Student Center, Southern University
June 28, 2009 from 4pm to 7pm
Poet/Author, Sylvia Larane Green, will celebrate the release of her book of poems, Gift of Life, Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. This event will take place at Southern University in the T. J. Jemison Baptist Student Center, 724 Harding Boulevar...
Sylvia recently published her first book of poems, Gift of Life, an exceptional collection that reminds us how we are blessed with the "gift of life" and should make the most of it. It is available for purchase in Distinguished Poetry's online sto...
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- Hometown:
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Currently Reside In: (City, State, Country)
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- I'm a . . .
- Reader, Writer, Artist, Performer, Publisher
- Website:
- http://www.sylvialg.com
- Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
- Yes
- What You Need to Know About Me:
- Sylvia Larane Green has been composing inspiring verse for family, friends, church members, and others for over 15 years. She began writing poetry in her late teens when she accepted Christ into her life and made a conversion over from creating secular rap lyrics. She has written many secular, inspirational, and religious poems—rhymed and unrhymed—though she is partial to rhyme. She is an avid reader and demonstrates passion for her writing.
Sylvia reads her poems at church, school, community, and literary events, touching the hearts of those who hear and read her poetry. She has published her works in various newsletters, For Crying Out Loud, The Greater Capital Area Journal, Cross and Quill, and Handmaidens Webzine; and newspapers, The Southern Digest and National African American News (NAAN). Also, one of her favorite poems, "Gift to the Earth," is featured in the anthology, Gumbo for the Soul: A Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community, and another one of her powerful poems, "Rescue Me" will be included in the the upcoming Gumbo for the Soul: Here's the Child, Where's Our Village?. For more information, please visit www.gumboforthesoul.com.
Sylvia recently published her first book of poems, Gift of Life, an exceptional collection that reminds us how we are blessed with the "gift of life" and should make the most of it. It is available for purchase in Distinguished Poetry's online store, www.cafepress.com/sylvialg, and at www.amazon.com. Divided into three sections, Living for Self, Living for Others, and Living for God, this book covers subjects such as self-esteem, hope, success, love, relationships, and service to God and to others. It holds a word for all who read it. With her powerfully optimistic messages, Sylvia helps us discover deeper meaning for our lives. Sylvia will soon release her next book of poems, Spiritual Treasures.
Poem excerpt from book, Gift of Life
A SINGLE LIFE
I only have a single life to live;
To the world I strive my utmost to give.
I aim to shed joy in another’s life––
Attempt to carry peace where abides strife.
I unselfishly spread my love abroad;
My existence I want not to be void.
I wish to lead people in the right direction––
Of positiveness be a reflection.
I desire to serve my fellow man,
Aiding him in any manner I can.
If I can manage to influence someone,
It will be a great deed to have done.
© 1992 Sylvia Larane Green
I only have a single life to live;
To the world I strive my utmost to give.
I aim to shed joy in another’s life––
Attempt to carry peace where abides strife.
I unselfishly spread my love abroad;
My existence I want not to be void.
I wish to lead people in the right direction––
Of positiveness be a reflection.
I desire to serve my fellow man,
Aiding him in any manner I can.
If I can manage to influence someone,
It will be a great deed to have done.
© 1992 Sylvia Larane Green
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