Passion for the Soul

<P><i>Passion for the Soul</i> is a collectionof poems written over a period of several yearsand expressing the emotional ups and downsof author Darius Wallace's life. He began writing poetry as a way to cope with the heartache and pain of his life. His grandmother whom he lovingly calls mah provided him with a soft gentle and loving side which is revealed in his writings.</P><P>His inspiring poetry reveals his true passion for every soul as he conveys his love for mankind. He explores sadness and pain as uttered in Confused as well as expresses a hope for love in Beauty of a Princess all while displaying true raw emotions in his verses.</P><CENTER>I Lied</CENTER><i>Through my window older kids were playing football; And Momma told me not to go outside.But I was young and didn't see the danger; They roughed me up so much I cried.I sneaked backed in with bruises and a broken arm; And when Momma asked me how I did it</i> ...<CENTER>I lied.</CENTER><P><i>She said son I know you want to be a hero; But your life means so much more to Me than your pride. And when you're grown and gone you're going to face the devil; I hope you learn sometimes you've got to step aside. I hugged my Momma and said I would never leave Her; She looked and smiled because She knew</i></P>... <CENTER><i>I lied</i>. ...</CENTER>