title: From Hatred to Healing: Eight Racial Reconciliation Poems
author: Alicea Davis
description: God is healing and empowering the minds of others through the uplifting poetry and insightful artwork of Alicea Davis. She has been writing poetry for over 25 years which began in her childhood. She is passionate about creating work that will be a resource of light in our world. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Alicea launches projects that the whole world can experience. Her first book, The Sky is NOT the Limit: A Book of Empowering Poetry, is a compilation of her thought provoking poetry which inspires its readers to transition from the darkness of fear, into the light of trust in multiple areas of life, so that they can explore their infinite potential within. Alicea's words creatively express her passion for human progress and challenges others to embrace their unique individuality. Her second book, From Hatred to Healing: Eight Racial Reconciliation Poems, is a compilation of poems that takes readers on her journey from the darkness of deep mistrust due to racial unrest to the light of inner acceptance and peace, leading to a heart for racial reconciliation. This collection of work can help to bring more unity to America by warming the hearts of many others on both sides of the racial divide. Davis is also a talented visual artist. Viewers of her paintings identify with her abstract and symbolic images. Her powerful illustrations and original concepts communicate deep truths and emotions that words alone cannot convey, as they connect with people from all walks of life. Davis lives in southeast Michigan, where she loves cooking for her husband, Benjamin, and traveling the world with him. Davis says, "Having the opportunity to empower others makes all the pain and struggle that I experienced worth it!" When performing her spoken word poetry, Davis provides inspirational entertainment full of passion and vibrancy. Visit her website www.AliceaDavis.com to learn more about her and her work.
zlib_text: Nick Blacksheep was a vibrant combination of strength, courage and
  single-minded determination.
  He was also far more complex than she’d realized.
  “Thank you,” she said, then impulsively threw her arms around Nick and
  hugged him.
  She’d meant it only as an expression of gratitude, but the second his arms
  wrapped around her, she entered a new world—one of fire and longings too
  strong to resist. As she melted against him, he groaned, and the sound
  vibrated against her, awakening the woman within.
  Nick cupped her face in his hands and lowered his mouth to hers. His kiss
  was gentle but insistent, coaxing and demanding at the same time. The
  strength of his arms and the hardness of his body filled her with a sweet,
  melting heat. The world ceased to exist. There was nothing but him.
  At long last he eased his hold. “I’ll protect you from others, but who’ll
  protect you from me?”
  
  AIMÉE THURLO
  ALPHA WARRIOR
  
  To Peg. See? You don’t have to share!
  
  ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  Aimée Thurlo is a nationally known