Simple Things
The Fun Work of Re-Discovering The Simple Joys of Life
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Foreword
My poetry tells you my thoughts at any given moment. And
in what you read, I hope that you will see a little bit of you.
My writings, were written for me...by me, about struggles I
have had, as a way to reflect, and grow, then move ahead.
What I used to see as struggles I now mostly see as
opportunities. As you read the poems, I hope that you will
agree we are not that much different…you and me. We both
can see the Love of God in our lives if we look carefully.
I have clustered poems around seven concepts that I think are
common to us all. The poems are of varying lengths depending
on my thoughts and mood at the time. The seven chapters deal,
in different ways, with the same idea. Some poetic passages
help explain others, while many others stand on their own.
I am acutely sensitive to the anxiety which these disturbing times
arouse in us all, our worries, self-doubts, our need for reaching
out. My hope is that this collection might offer some insight, give
some courage, and open up some avenues of spiritual inspiration.
~ Charles Preston Fletcher ~
September 25, 2012
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In Poetry I Found My Voice
In poetry I found my voice
That has its base in gratitude
I have little choice in what is said
And little choice in how it’s read
I just write down the thoughts
That at that moment fi ll my head
Fill my heart with gratitude
And allow me to give vent to my attitude
I often write of pain and sorrow
But also of Joy for Today
And Hope for Tomorrow
I write of what Love can do
~ Charles Preston Fletcher ~
September 25, 2012
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About the Book
This collection of simple poetry is a pleasant journey of deeper self-awareness, and gratitude, on the road to self-discovery.
You will learn a little more of how to find and fully appreciate the joy and fun in life as the topics of love, gratitude, hope and inspiration are more deeply explored.
God gives us strength through the struggle between good and evil. In this struggle is where the best in life is found. The more we look the more we begin to clearly see that the joys in life abound.
If we are lucky, God lets us all start out our lives with a strong sense of curiosity, while knowing that we are loved.
We find the best in life by strengthening three aspects of our faith. The strength of our faith in God, the strength of our faith in others and the strength of our faith in ourselves.
Both our love and our faith are strengthened by never giving up. At some point in our lives, many of us come to realize that it is the strength we find in the selfless love of Jesus Christ that is all that’s held us up.
The greatest value in the Christian life is the gift of eternal life!
The second greatest value in the Christian life is in the living of it!
—Curtis H. West, M.L.S.
The journey of self-discovery can be frightening, exhilarating, confusing, liberating, and often best undertaken accompanied by a caring voice. Charles Preston’s poetry shiningly serves as such a voice for all who wish to begin a journey of their own.
—Suzanne Beeson, Ph.D., HSPP
About the Author
Charles Preston Fletcher, B.A. God’s love, positive life-attitudes & gratitude – all show the healing power of Jesus Christ in our personal struggles. Mr. Fletcher is a proud graduate of DePauw University with over 33 years dedicated service in the medical field. Charles Preston Fletcher lives with his wife of 28 years, Rebecca, in his family’s hometown for multiple generations, Middletown, IN.