“I’ve Been There Before: A Collection of Poetry”
by
Leslie A. McGuinn
ISBN: 1-4241-4289-X
… is a beautifully written collection of poetry written by Leslie A. McGuinn. All of the poems Leslie wrote are about events that have happened in her life and the people around her. They are about friendship, love and loss. When something in her life happens she turns to writing to express her thoughts and feelings. When reading these poems you will feel the passion behind every word.
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PublishAmerica Presents I've Been There Before: A Collection of
Poetry by Leslie A. McGuinn
Frederick, MD July 17, 2006 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present
I've Been There Before: A Collection of Poetry by Highland Springs,
Virginia's Leslie A. McGuinn.
I've Been There Before: A Collection of Poetry is Leslie A. McGuinn's
first book. Leslie is thirty years old and resides in Virginia with
her husband of ten years, her four-year-old daughter, and three cats.
For more information on Leslie, please visit her website at
http://www.leslieannmcguinn.com.
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Excerpt:
A Tribute To Lydia Elizabeth Smith 9/30/22 - 1/19/01
As I sit and look out the window I think of
all the times we shared together.
All the memories we shared.
All the things you told me.
I will not forget anything and I'll always remember you.
You were a very big part of my life and you will always be.
Even if you are not here in person,
you are here in my heart and mind.
I love you, Grandma; I’ll never forget you.
Beauty comes from within;
it is in the eyes of the beholder.
Don't look for beauty on the outside,
because looks can be deceiving.
So when you want to find true beauty and
love, look far within.
That is where the true beauty lies.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Leslie A. McGuinn was born and raised in Central Virginia. She is a frequent visitor to several poetry message boards and writer related message boards.
She loves to write poetry, short stories and is currently working on a romance novel. When she writes her poetry it comes from life’s lessons, her feelings and the love she carries for all those around her.
She hopes that when you read her work that you will feel that love and the feelings behind it.
Above all she is living her dream of being a published author and looks forward to having more published.
Reviews:
“I’ve Been There Before” author, Leslie A. McGuinn,
writes from the heart; from her love of family and
friends, to the love of her life, to heartbreak, then
finally, promise. In doing so, we the readers, learn
of the chapters the make-up the life and emotional
history of McGuinn.
In essence, poetry can be the quintessential door to
an author’s heart; this reviewer believes, that with
this collection, McGuinn expresses to the reader her
soul. Questioning the why’s of her evolving emotions;
until realization answers.
I’ve Been There Before is a timetable of life,
unending.
Tammy L Whisman, Author
“Fireflies, Moonlight and All That Jazz”
I’ve Been There Before by Leslie A. McGuinn is a “sweet to your eyes and mind” collection of poetry that you’ll want to read at least twice, maybe three times a week! You’ll look at the outline of these poems, and look at the structure and design, and see them there and wonder to yourself – why did she write ( but not in a bad way! ). Then you’ll read them, and you’ll see why she wrote them. They are so full and trailing – I say trailing because when your finished reading one poem and go to another the previous one is still inside your head… and while you are finishing the one you are reading it’s slowly pounding a place inside your head to nestle down and have you ponder about it too, and by the time your finished with the last poem, you’re smiling, and your enchanted by words of feeling and truth.
She has four sections and each section is a different part of a world in life! Each section is another place to mutter softly and brilliant things!
John Thompson aka misterpoet
black petal rose : “ the first collection of misterpoet ”
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Leslie A. McGuinn
wordsfromtheheart@leslieannmcguinn.com
http://www.leslieannmcguinn.com
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