what my mother doesn't know.

So I recently finished reading a book called What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones. It stands out from other books, partially because it is laid out in a poetry form and not just a traditional book, but also because it is beautiful. It perfectly describes what a teen girl goes through.

The main character is named Sophie, or Fee, or FiFi, or Sapphire. She is an aspiring artist who lives in Boston. Half of the book is about her first, second, and third loves. She may sound boy crazy, but really, it's discovering the difference between love and lust. 

I am inspired to write like this lady. I want to write a book just like her. Hopefully, one day, I will.

♥ Abigail ♥

{P.S. Apologies for the lack of posting. Time flies. And I haven't really been writing like I used to. Is that a bad thing? Maybe it's because I'm boy crazy and I haven't really been focused on anything else but him. I don't think that's a bad thing. But I will try to post more often. Sorry.}

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Here is a poem my brother Tanner wrote. We Mangums are gifted writers. :)

Hopes and Fears

I often ponder the reason we’re here

Terror’s temptations in the black of night

Humanity humbled by pillars of fear

Searching for answers, opaque and unclear

Feeling deep love, but it’s not always right

I often ponder the reason we’re here

Misery overcomes me, stealing my tears

Blurring my hope, wisdom, passion, and sight

Humanity humbled by pillars of fear

Hanging onto loved ones, holding them near

Holding on together, clasping hands for dear life

I often ponder the reason we’re here

To encourage the race, for mankind we cheer?

Yet too scared to let go, like a beach-flown kite

Humanity humbled by pillars of fear

God’s scorching love enveloping atmospheres

Not enough evidence to love with all of our might

I often ponder the reason we’re here

Humanity humbled by pillars of fear

♥ Abigail ♥