Jamie Bond Unmuted

Jamie Bond

unMuted Ink

inner child press, ltd.

General Information

unMuted Ink

Author : Jamie Bond

1st Edition : 2012

This Publishing is protected under Copyright Law as a “Collection”. All rights for all submissions are retained by the Individual Author and / or Artist. No part of this Publishing may be Reproduced, Transferred in any manner without the prior WRITTEN CONSENT of the “Material Owner” or it’s Representative Inner Child Press. Any such violation infringes upon the Creative and Intellectual Property of the Owner pursuant to International and Federal Copyright Law. Any queries pertaining to this “Collection” should be addressed to Publisher of Record.

Publisher Information

1st Edition : Inner Child Press : [email protected] www.innerchildpress.com

This Collection is protected under U.S. and International Copyright Laws

LOC : 1-823251361

ISBN-13 : 978-0615700236 ISBN-10 : 0615700233

$ 19.95

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Dedication

for My God and Family

My Ancestors,

My Parents,

My God-Parents,

My Siblings,

My Beloved Husband, Rich

My Children,

My Godchild,

and then the Legacy of My Future….

Salutations

I feel like I’m going to miss some folks whenever this type of section comes around… First I must THANK YOU the Fans, the Fams, Friends, Consumers, Truth Seekers and Supporters because you have made it quite clear that you do in fact want to hear my UNMUTED INK! . . . I appreciate that too!

I would like to say thank you to those which I dedicated to the book to in the first place, meaning my family.

My Mother Anne, for her unwavering love, support and encouragement of everything I do!

My Sister Tanya, for always having my back, she goes above and beyond when it comes to helping me out actually SHE IS my favorite sister!

My Brother Julian, who has set the example of never being satisfied going against all odds to achieve dreams and re define impossibilities to make them possible and obtainable.

My Brother Jason, who is always there in a crunch! He is one of the most intelligent patient generous people I know and I am grateful to have you as my brother and so are my pc’s.

My 3 sons, Jason, Steven & Donovan . . . I hope you know how much you are loved and adored by me as your mother…

To MY God Mother Sam, who has consistently been there thru every roller-coaster ride with me. I truly don’t know what I would do with you God Mom THANK YOU is the most sincerest poem I ever wrote!

And to DeAnne, GURL you already know that I am most definitely a better person in society because of you! Thank you for always being there for me and with me! I friggin love you maannnnn!! ☺

I can’t name some friends without naming them all and without it feeling like becoming a dissertation SO I’m just going to say: YOU STILL know who you are to me and THANK YOU!!!

Last but definitely not least…. EVERY MEMBER IN THE US MILITARY!!!

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Preface

Jamie Bond, who is that, she asks with an infectious giggle and answers us with the following. “I am a fairly new widow, a mother, sister, daughter, cousin, aunt, sister-in-law a Radio Talk Show Host and a multi-talented poetess.

I am a lover of life and people with a large dose of humanitarianism about me. My goal is to always try to help the next person. I am spiritual BUT I do curse and don’t apologize for that; so don’t look for me to raise the bar there lol. I was born and raised in Newark aka Brick City, New Jersey and for as long as I can remember, expressing myself is as natural as breathing for me.

I write in Spoken Word format which means that my writing tends to be in paragraph form because I know how to stop and breathe with my own line breaks. Why? ((Smile)) Because I was the one who wrote it; so I understand my breaks and breaths within my own cadence . . . Ha-ha, I have a sense of humor too if you haven't noticed.

Now, this book is called UNMUTED INK for a wonderful reason. And that is because I want to introduce you, to not just my pen …but pens like mine and or of like minds. UnMuted Ink is a lot of things. There is a fan page on Facebook for the public and a poetic group on Facebook as well. There are a lot of things coming into fruition, so calling it a movement is an understatement… Mark my words….

So enough of that; what I would like you to do is this … breathe in, then exhale and smile … because I feel that this book is going to be one of your favorites! ☺

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I cover many topics and emotions hoping to not leave a single soul unsatisfied with their purchase. Some are picture challenges that I have written to without pictures for you to see. My words will bring the picture into full view for you. The dedications at the end of some pieces are because I recall a specific person making mention that that was their favorite piece.

Thank you soooo much in advance for purchasing my book; and please, I do encourage all those who do, to follow thru and write a little review of how you enjoyed it THIS helps others to decide if they would like to purchase it as well. If you take a picture holding ANY Jamie Bond/ UnMuted Ink product you may be the profile picture on one of the fan pages or websites as a thank you or in a future promotional campaign …

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Let’s get into some poetry shall we?”

Jamie

Foreword

Jamie is "the perfect verse over a tight beat", for when her ink spills and fills the page, she is blessing you with every ounce of emotional intelligence that pumps through her veins. Fearless in the way she expresses herself, every line and every refrain encompasses the pain, love, sorrow and happiness of her story. Her pen knows no boundaries, like the prisms of a kaleidoscope, uniquely evolving and revolving. Jamie's soliloquies stimulate your heart and mind till your soul connects with hers on a new plane, where her wicked wordplay invades your brain and lays the foundation for political, social and emotional fodder. With no shame or apologies, Jamie brings her whole self to you, unedited, eloquent and unmuted. To know Jamie's poetry is to have a front row seat at a sold out Broadway play, connecting you intimately to the one and only Jamie Bond.

The genesis of Jamie's journey began off Dayton Street in Brick City, also known as Newark, New Jersey. Jamie is the youngest of four children. Her father, two brothers and sister all pursued military careers, but Jamie knew at an early age that the constraints of a military life was not in her future. Her father, also worked at the NY Times as a Morgue Librarian and her mother is a retired nurse. Jamie absorbed her father's love of words and her mother's compassion for people and meld them into the amazing poetess she is today.

When Jamie was young, her parent's didn't allow her to spend countless hours glued to the television. They encouraged her to read, engage her imagination and play in life's realities. This foundation stimulated Jamie's inquisitive nature. She became an avid fan of detective and espionage novels. This is how she gleaned her Poetry name "Bond, Jamie Bond".

From the time Jamie was young she was always expressing herself through written word. Her diary was her best friend, a sort of pen pal, who didn't write back, but allowed her to share her stream of conscious thoughts without judgment. No topic was left unturned as her mind journeyed across the world. Every piece she wrote catapulted her pen into a world of imagination, perfectly blended with the life's harsh realities.

Jamie's passion for exposing lies and speaking truth to power resulted in a "colorful" chronology from one school to the next. Kicked out of public school, Jamie's venture in the educational system landed her in St. Mary's Benedictine Academy. She became so frustrated by the confines of Catholic schooling, that she left Newark, and spent a year living with her brother in Illinois attending North Chicago High School.

After one year, her brother was transferred to Japan and Jamie returned to Newark. Ultimately, she ended up dropping out of school and marrying her high school sweetheart Rich, at seventeen. She completed her high school education by attaining a GED. After earning her GED, Jamie's real education began.

As a young mother and wife, she continued to pursue her dream of becoming a probation officer by attending Richard Stockton College. Her goal was to help former prisoners find jobs, have a good life and avoid returning to prison. The balancing act between family and career was overwhelming. Recognizing that family was her top priority, Jamie made a difficult decision and put her career on hold. Unlike most teenagers, Jamie matured quickly and found solace in frequenting Spoken Word events. Hearing complete strangers share their raw experiences in rhythm and rhyme, was the defining moment when the seed of poetry took root.

Jamie's passion for helping people is undeniable. She delves into your inner thoughts and feelings, like a bartender serving up advice to nameless faces all in hopes of lessening their pain. Although she never pursued a career in psychology, she counseled people through her careers in Cosmetology, Home Heath Care and Hospitality Management.

Now a retired, stay at home Mom, Jamie is focused on supporting her 3 amazing sons (Jason, Steven and Donny), as well as taking care of her Mother who lost her leg due to complications from a devastating ankle fracture.

In February of 2011, Jamie's life was turned upside down by the tragic loss of her husband, Rich, her partner in life since high school . This journey of grieving the one man she had loved her entire life could only be dealt with by shedding tears and spilling more ink to the page. Jamie's journey in to her pain and healing process will be presented in her upcoming book release: The Widow's Walk in Stereophonic Silence.

Jamie is far more than these mere words can describe. Only through reading her poetry can you truly get a glimpse into the beautiful complexities that define, the woman, the mother, the poet - Jamie Bond.

Kelly Greene

Kelligraphy Pens Poet, Author & Friend

Table of Contents

The Power of Words 1 The Birth of Wisdom 3 IBJB The Poetess 5 Deanne Taylor Allen 7 Twin Cities 8 We’ll Never Forget 9 Trayvon Benjamin Martin 10 Trayvon Benjamin Martin ~ II 11 The Last Breath 12 I WANT MY POETRY TO…. 13 ALWAYS MY QUEEN NEVER HER KING 14 I wish we could just scribe.... 16 WAKE UP !! 18 POETRY'S REPLY 21 Problematically Simple 23 WELCOME TO AMERICA 26 F-BOOK 27 VENERABLE GOD FATHER 28 HURRICANE IRENE 30 MOVE ON 31 THE HOOD TRUTH ABOUT SANTA 32 When Poetry Met Music 34 Sincere Lies 35 We are Poets of a Special Breed 36

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