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Andrea Elrod, born on January 25, 1988, found solace in writing poetry from a young age as a means of expressing her emotions and inner thoughts. Growing up in a troubled and dysfunctional home environment marked by alcoholic parents and neglect, Andrea sought refuge in her poetry, using it as a form of personal diary to articulate her feelings. Unfortunately, her childhood traumas extended beyond neglect, as she was also subjected to sexual assault by three individuals outside her home. Throughout her life, Andrea battled addiction while navigating the challenges stemming from her tumultuous upbringing. Tragically, both of her parents passed away before she reached the age of 30, leaving Andrea and her brother orphaned and facing profound loss. Despite these hardships, Andrea channeled her experiences into her writing and went on to become an author, publishing books available on Kindle. Her works likely serve as a testament to her resilience, inner strength, and ability to transform pain into art, offering solace to others who may have faced similar struggles.

  December 2023     8 days ago

Submitted Poems 3 total

A Rock Named Stabile

There by the table, a rock did lay,

A silent companion, come what it may.

I had made a deal, so clear and true -

Stabile would clean, while I went to work, too.

But when I returned, the house was still,

Not a sound to be heard, all...

by Andrea Elrod

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Bricks

Brick by brick, I built this home,

Each piece with purpose in which it owns..

It was the hardest task I ever did face,

As I made sure everything was in its right place.

Yet, suddenly, my house collapsed, tumbling to the ground.

My...

by Andrea Elrod

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Life's Purpose

Life's Purpose

We all are here to fulfill a Divine Purpose. To know it requires the willingness to unmask what's beneath the surface. Traumatic events that occur in our lives make it difficult to recover. While amid agony, we demand to know the...

by Andrea Elrod

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