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Deuces
Deuces
Deuces
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Deuces

By Toks Asher Young

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DEUCES: An Anthology of WORDS, RHYMES & POEMS is an enthralling collection of inspiring poems about Life, Love, Friendship, Romance, Politics, God and Faith, that will spur you to live your best life and consequently, make the world a better place.

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PublisherToks Asher Young
Release dateOct 6, 2020
ISBN9781005048631
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    Book preview

    Deuces - Toks Asher Young

    DEUCES

    An Anthology of

    WORDS, RHYMES & POEMS

    TOKS ASHER YOUNG

    DEUCES

    An Anthology of WORDS, RHYMES & POEMS

    Copyright © 2020 Toks Asher Young

    All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying, recording or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written consent of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact the author via: riverside73@gmail.com

    ISNB: 9781005048631

    Cover Design:

    Wisdom Bradford

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    Edited & Published by:

    Kompendia Concepts

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    Dedicated to CHIZITELU, my pot of Gold.

    Content

    Dedication

    Preamble

    Love

    Life

    Friendship

    Romance/Erotica

    Politics

    God, Faith, Hope

    PREAMBLE

    PATIENCE brings ROSES. 

    It has taken a lot of patience and belief that one day a collection of poems will be published by me so others can share with me and ultimately, get inspired to live life to the fullest. And finally, the first part has become reality.

    Now I hope it brings joy, insight, courage and hope to everyone who reads it. It is my desire that through the pages of this book, you’d find the zest to live your best life and consequently, make the world a better place.

    Toks Asher Young

    LOVE

    Love isn’t convenient. But I will always love you.

    -Toks Asher Young

    I WANNA BE LOVED LIKE THAT 

    Like a promise that won’t be broken

    With loyalty that’s not in question

    With a love that’s not in doubt

    And a heart filled with goodness

    I wanna be loved right

    Have you looked at me and only me?

    Cos you yearn for me and want me too

    And without me, you just can’t breathe

    So you pray for me like no one else

    Like I am the air you breathe

    Like rose carnations in full bloom

    Like a prize bull during fight season

    Bright like the moon on a dark night 

    Sweet as ripe fruit in due season

    Fresh like first fruits in spring time

    I wanna be loved like that

    LOVE ISN’T CONVENIENT

    Love isn’t convenient

    But I will always love you

    Love isn’t impatient

    But I am yearning for you

    The heart isn’t so smart

    And so mine beats only for you

    My eyes have seen a lot of things

    Now it sees no one else but you

    Take your time, you have my attention

    Believe me, you’ll always be in my mention

    Take my hand, take my arm, too

    Baby, you’ll always have my affection

    I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

    I will always love you, just like the first time

    I will share your worries if only you let me

    I want your love and with good reason

    I will stay by your side thru all seasons

    I wanna hold you close to my bosom

    And whisper sweet nothings in your ear

    I wanna tell

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