Pretty Eyes, Ugly Cries

About the Book

Pretty Eyes, Ugly Cries is a collection of poems in the style of Storytelling, Spoken Word, and Lyric Poetry. The writings describe a “spitfire” personality and are filled with raw emotions. The style and language seek for deliberation; shutting out denial by welcoming and entertaining inner peace. We’ve come to find that pain begets tears, and tears are a crucial part in the soul-cleansing process; thus sparking the realization that wounds can be more than skin-deep. True healing begins when we allow wounds to air out. Although pain may come from removing the shield, the “Band-Aid”, it should be welcomed not shunned in order for proper healing to take place. Pretty Eyes, Ugly Cries gather the true beauty of one’s tears; moreover, it shows that one can overcome obstacles and will remain pretty once they’ve released a pretty ugly cry when stricken by an overflow of joy.

About the Author

Tameeka Spates was born a shy identical twin, from the inner-city streets, raised in the rural south. She yearned to find her true identity and purpose. The journey throughout love and life lessons is the driving force behind her poetry. She credits her social work experience, her love for nature, and her love for people. Devotion and passion have helped, “A’Meek Spirit”, the poetess to arise and inspire others through the painting of pictures with her words. She continues to touch lives through motivational speaking and is a fan favorite during Open Mic events.