Self-Help Poetry with an Urban Twist

The book girl Child (The Transition -- In Poetic Form)" by poet/ spoken word artist lily, covers the range of emotions and issues that most people have dealt with at some point -- from overcoming negative self-images and heartache, to going beyond the limitations that society places upon us. It is truly about traveling through lifes peaks and valleys, making it through to the other side, and liking who you are when you get there.

(PRWEB) May 5, 2005 -- To call it just a poetry book or a self-help book wouldnt accurately describe it", states one reader about the new book girl Child (The Transition -- In Poetic Form)" by poet/ spoken word artist lily. girl Child" provides first hand experiences in the form of poetic verse of a young girls transition into womanhood. My intention in writing this book was to let young women going through their own transition into womanhood know that they are not alone in their struggle," says the author.

The poems included in girl Child (The Transition - In Poetic Form)" have been described as raw and moving". One reader comments, You almost feel like you are in the room experiencing what the writer has experienced. Even if you are not a young black girl from the inner city, you can see, taste and feel the pain turned promise that the author is referring to." Another states, I felt like lily peeped into my windows and saw me going through my own trials in life and wrote it all down. It feels good to know that I am not the only woman who has done things that were harmful and hurtful to myself in and effort to gain love and acceptance from other people."

The book girl Child (The Transition -- In Poetic Form)" covers the range of emotions and issues that most poeple have dealt with at some point -- from overcoming negative self-images and heartache, to going beyond the limitations that society places upon us. It is truly about traveling through lifes peaks and valleys, making it through to the other side, and liking who you are when you get there. Lilys poetry is sincere, vivid, witty and more importantly -- valid. Thus far, girl Child" has received an overwhelmingly positive response from readers of all walks of life.

I am surprised and of course pleased that the words of a skinny little black girl from Compton"[quote from poem entitled "Ugly"] have touched so many people. My hope is that my experiences promote healing and understanding amongst all people, regardless of shade, culture or background," says the author.

This candid and entertaining book is a must have for poetry enthusiasts, parents, teachers, counselors and anyone going through the growing pains of life. For more information about the book girl Child (The Transition -- In Poetic Form)" or upcoming events, visit www.mamaincense.com or contact Mama Incense Publishing at publishing@mamaincense.com. To contact the author directly, e-mail lily@mamaincense.com. ISBN 0-976-1523-2-0.

Content Advisory: girl Child (The Transition -- In Poetic Form)" includes poems that contain adult language and subject matter. Parental discretion is advised.

Meet the author:
- lily will be the featured artist at Shades of Africa in Long Beach on Saturday, May 14th
- lily hosts an open microphone poetry event on Sunday, May 15th at Mecca Hair Studio in Los Angeles
- lily also hosts Poetry/ Self Expression Workshops for At-Risk Youth by request

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