Poet’s Bio: The author, poet, mental health advocate and
certified life coach, Wendye Savage began writing poetry in elementary
school. Wendye’s aunt quickly noticed
her gift and entered her into poetry contests in their church, where Wendye
always won first prize.
While isolated when caring for her bedridden mother, without positive friends or a driver’s license, Wendye, challenged with major depression, began to use her gift of writing to pen a weekly poetry for her town’s local newspaper. Reluctant at first, she began to pen pieces about depression. Wendye knew that there were other people who were challenged with mental illness, so she went forward in sharing her poetry. Wendye was considered an asset to the newspaper and had a huge following. As she learned that she was helping others, she became more transparent and was delivered from major depression.
Wendye is the author of two inspiring collections of poetry, entitled, One Sweet Day, and After the Rain. She is also the author of a women’s wellness guide, entitled, What’s in Your Purse? where she’s added a splash of poetry throughout its pages. Above all else, Wendye is a woman of God and an over comer striving to become better than she was yesterday.
Deliah Lawrence: Do you have any reflections about life in general?
Wendye
Savage: Sure, I’m a firm believer in moving forward. We are not defined by
our past mistakes. We are not defined by what others think about us or what
anybody has said. We are responsible for owning our stuff and standing in our
truth.
DL: In celebration of National Poetry Month, can you share with us a few of your poems?
WS: I’d
be happy to. Here you go:
Excerpt from One Sweet Day: “SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL”
Tucked away in
fantasy
Somewhere in my
dreams;
Lies a vision
of your eyes
Peering into
mine so passionately.
With the depth
of the rivers
Like the sun’s
warmth to behold;
And a love so
filled with rapture
Until I shiver
to my soul.
Feeling safe
just like a loved child
Bubbling with
glee;
There’s a
vision of your eyes
Somewhere in my
dreams.
Excerpt from
What’s in Your Purse? A Guide for Women’s Wellness: “THE CROWN”
Glowing from
within itself
This radiant
beam of light;
Created and
designed by
The personal
triumphs of life.
Created in the
fire
Tested in its
flames;
From within a
woman’s heart
Purpose pushes
from her pain.
You wonder how she gets back up
After being
knocked down to the ground;
Well, God is
walking with her
And His power
is in her crown.
If her tiara
slips and falls
Grace shall be
found;
Fore God is
walking with her
And His power
is in her crown.
DL: Where
can folks learn more about you and your poetry?
WS: They
can find out more here:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendye.v.savage
- Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rYFgKc
DL: It’s been a pleasure having you here with us today. I know my readers will enjoy reading your poetry.
WS: Thanks for the opportunity to be featured on your blog!
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