To love is to encourage, and most times I have found none.

Love should be felt from the moment we’re born no matter how we were conceived, life is a blessing.

Each day that I live and breathe I know I am not alone.
I put myself out front and I stand among so many that have suffered hanging our heads in shame, but no longer will I hold myself to these types of methods.

No longer will I allow my life to be chosen by anyone except the one for which I pray to each morning when I open my eyes giving thanks for a day that I have to make a new start.

I choose to make the most of this day for which I have been given for now and for always.

Make the best of your day people and live for many others to come because we are worthy… trust me I know.

My best to you always and
“Continue to Greatness!”

Written for the Novel Black Beans ‘N Rice
A novel about escaping an abusive relationship and finding love for the very first time.
*In Theatres Soon!*

©2009 Written/Created by Author: Dena Tyson

I quickly fell to my knees grabbing hold of each
piece stuffing them into the green duffel bag
that once belonged to a man most claimed was
my father

Still I am lost, but one day I hope to find him

I am broken as I journey the streets unknown

You used the power to turn my life, my world
upside down, and today you’ve won

Time heals all wounds but we never forget

Today I am woman
I stand proud completely unashamed of the
world I left behind

I hear a knock and find you at my door on
bended knee calling out my name

Once again I extend my hand
as I open my heart, my soul
only this time you bear no resistance

You stare into my eyes with shame on your face
as I help you to your feet.

You ask me why…

In my humble response
I face you, and I smile

The “Glory” is mine to give.

Written/Created by Best Selling Author:
Dena Tyson 12/21/08

This describes the day I was thrown on the
streets to survive at 14 with no place to go and
no one to turn to. It only made me stronger in my
journey to survival, and I held no hate in my
heart. I learned I am worthy and that all things
are possible when we believe.

For the short list of those that cared and have
always had my best interest at heart, I thank you
and wrap my arms around you with tears of joy.
For those that still hate and try to tear me down,
and that list for sure would extend from where I
live to the Himalayan Mountains, …know that it
only gets better from here.
See you at the movies!
*In Theatres Soon!*

Today for the first time I am free

I make my way pass the doors of the
crowded room

I see your face… I notice your lips, your
smile

As I make my way in your direction you smile

I Take your arms reaching out to hold me,
drawing you near

The room becomes silent as we lose
ourselves over come with the emotion we
feel inside

Today for the first time I am free

We pause, taking a moment to find our way
beyond the corners of the back room, then
up the stairs

We meet again, this time your legs wrapped
around my waist As I gently hold your thighs
in my arms, wanting you, needing you…

My heart compels me to think that I had a
right to be here

death was not my sentence.

A prisoner no more, locked within the walls
of my soul yelling, pleading, trying to get out!

Dare I question the man that I once was,
would be the man that I am before
but I am determined, and now I surrender-

“Father I stretch my hands to thee”

and then it happened,

this day I know…

Today for the first time I am free

Written/Created by Author Best Selling Author:
Dena Tyson
11/19/08

*This is actually a revelation from a man that
was once in a coma. He lay with his body
frozen in time, locked within the walls of his
soul, trying to get out, wanting to be free. He
remembers his life, his love and longs to be
with her once again… to feel her, to touch
her. He had much to learn during his time of
departure, and renewed his beliefs,
surrendering himself to the heavens above.
Finally he awakens… a chance to start his
life once more, now much stronger and
wiser he realizes
“Today For The First Time I Am Free”

Based on the novel “Give Me the Strength” which is also based on a true story
*In Theatres Soon!*

From the moment I enter you waste no time
Making your way down my spine,

I take a deep breath and bare no resistance
I put on a girlish grin as you tap-tap drip-drip
Making your way across my body

I quickly shut the door
My eyes held tightly as I surrender myself to a place of no return
Lifting my arms high in the air I feel your touch,
You’re warm as your tongue lashes every piece of my soul

I can’t stop myself from wanting more, needing more
And then it happened—

“Aw hell… I done ran outta hot water ya’ll! I gotta git up outta this shower. We’ll have to pick this up tomorrow- You did know I was talkin ‘bout the shower right…? Ya’ll so n-a-s-t-y!

Created By: Dena Tyson 11/23/08