The introduction to Eric's book.

Ok I had spoken to Eric and I did get his permission to do this. Because when I wanted to view the sample to his book which came out couple of weeks ago I actually didn't get to read the introduction part because it does not go that far. So I thought why not put it up on my blog so people could just get a taste of his book and how it will be or how well talented he is. I did buy it myself and just reading the introduction part had moved me to tears and had me covered in goosebumps and the same thing just kept happening with every poem I had read. It is a very good book and I am proud to say that I am an owner of his first book:) it is definitely worth buying and if you have kindle it doesn't cost much! Just under £2 :) all you have to do is go here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00KCU0A1C?cache=02921881ac0b8ee54075fbc434e5a8be&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1402858820&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

Anyway here is the introduction to Eric's book.

Coming Clean:

Hello Father, may I have a moment of your time? I know I don’t deserve it… but, I have some things on my troubled mind. I’ve sinned, Father… time and time again, I used to justify my actions, but with you, I cannot pretend. Constantly taking life for granted with folly and simple antics. Manipulating my sister’s hearts, while faking being romantic. But, here’s the thing – I’ve got to come clean, I can’t go back to who I was and still be king. So, I come to you, Father, because your word says you’ll never leave me nor forsake me, and I know I can’t do anything that will ever make you hate me. Father, I surrender my lost soul, please take my heart’s broken pieces and make your son once more whole. I have taken, and I’m still taking, though man has taken from me, now I understand that two wrongs don’t make it right, so I will do unto others as I’d wish they’d do unto me. I’ve taken the lovers of my brothers like they were my lovers, claiming to be a player, but my sins were uncovered. I’ve spoken death on my enemies, with this double- edge sword – now I realize the power of the tongue that I knew not before. I’ve shed blood, with my hands; they’re stained like the rain. After the death of my brother, I assumed it would relieve my inner pain. But in death, there is more death, more anguish, more despair and sorrows, though my tears may flow tonight, I know joy will surely come tomorrow. These are my confessions , Father, but…. that’s not all – I’ve been deceitful, sheer evil, and good, well… I’ve done hardly any good at all. But, here’s my covenant with you, Father. A pledge I promise to keep . I’ll be a son to you like David, I’ll no longer mislead your sheep; I’ll be a father to these children, even to those who are not mine; a teacher to your students, to help strengthen their corrupt minds; I’ll be your vessel as a healer, when their souls are not aligned and stray away from their evils; colors don’t make them my kind, I’ll find like-minded brothers, for I know that iron sharpens iron, and I’ll meditate on your faithful word, so I may do your work without trying. I’ll wipe the tears from the eyes of helpless, and comfort the weak, lonely, and crying – I’ll say a prayer for the ones who are in need, that are hungry, sick, and dying. There’s a lot to be done, but I’m more than ready to face the challenges life will bring. This is my first step to salvation, Father….. I had to come clean.

Garner, Eric (2014-05-14). A Book of Rubies and Pearls(BOLD Publishing Presents) (Kindle Locations 67-70).  . Kindle Edition.

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