Inspirational Short

Not your typical poetry book. In it, you will find select poems from the author. The poet delves into literary reflections told through the creative lenses of an ever-evolving mind. This is a raw, gritty, insightful view into the psyche of poet, author, screenwriter, and film producer J. Mackie Matysiak.

"There I go doing it again," she said to herself, referring to the way that she periodically smiled at the thought of how her hard work had paid off. "After all, I deserve to toot my own horn. And if I don’t, who will?" As Spicy sat caressing the seating, she smiled once again in a vain attempt to shield those in the room from the narcissism with which she’s so heavily fragranced.

William returns home to find his family threatened with attack from a neighboring Earl. Will he be able to protect his sister and the rest of his family from this threat? Will he be able to trust God no matter what? A prequel story for Adventures and Adversities.