Sylvia Larane Green has been composing inspiring verse for family, friends, church members, and others for over 15 years. She began writing poetry in her late teens when she accepted Christ into her life and made a conversion over from creating secular rap lyrics. She has written many secular, inspirational, and religious poems—rhymed and unrhymed—though she is partial to rhyme. She is an avid reader and demonstrates passion for her writing.  "Poetry is glimpses of the mind's imagination, whispers of the heart's meditation, samples of the soul inspiration."                                                             –Sylvia Larane Green

Sylvia reads her poems at church, school, community, and literary events, touching the hearts of those who hear and read her poetry. She has published her works in various newsletters, For Crying Out Loud, The Greater Capital Area Journal, Cross and Quill, and Handmaidens Webzine; and newspapers, The Southern Digest and National African American News (NAAN). Also, one of her favorite poems, "Gift to the Earth," is featured in the anthology, Gumbo for the Soul: A Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community, and another one of her powerful poems, "Rescue Me" will be included in the the upcoming Gumbo for the Soul: Here's the Child, Where's Our Village?. For more information, please visit www.gumboforthesoul.com. Sylvia recently published her first book of poems, Gift of Life, an inspirational collection that reminds us how we are blessed with the "gift of life" and should make the most of it. It is available for purchase  in Distinguished Poetry's online store. Sylvia will soon release her next book of poems, Spiritual Treasures. In addition to being a published poet and author, Sylvia is also a very talented graphic designer and songwriter. She owns and operates Distinguished Design & Publishing, a graphic design and publishing firm. She studied Graphics Communications at Louisiana Technical College and has over 15 years of print design experience. As the slogan says, "inspiring the world with excellence in graphic design, poetry, and print," Sylvia strives for excellence in all of her endeavors.

NEW BOOK: Gift of Life Sylvia L. Green's new book, Gift of Life, is an exceptional collection of inspirational poems reminding us that we are blessed with the wonderful gift of life and how we should make the most of it. Divided into three sections, Living for Self, Living for Others, and Living for God, this book covers subjects such as self-esteem, hope, success, love, relationships, and service to God and to others. It holds a word for all who read it. With her powerfully optimistic messages, Sylvia helps us discover deeper meaning for our lives. Price: $9.95 (paperback) Click here to buy now! Visit BlackRefer.com to support African American-owned businesses.

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