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    Beaten but Unbroken: A Book of 80 Uplifting Poems
    Beaten but Unbroken: A Book of 80 Uplifting Poems
    Beaten but Unbroken: A Book of 80 Uplifting Poems
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    Beaten but Unbroken: A Book of 80 Uplifting Poems

    By Gene Toews

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    In "Beaten But Unbroken" Toews' poems are as uplifting as they are unabashedly honest and bold.
    A prolific writer, Toews has been creating poems for just two years. From the very start, his poems questioned and laid bare fundamental beliefs in society, and continue to today.
    Excerpt from Elysium:
    "The sun falls through we horizon
    The hypnotic rhythm of the rain
    Full moon rising in the mist
    Natures beauty eases my pain"
    Even through life's challenges, the writing in "Beaten But Unbroken" shines a light on the healing power of nature
    Joanne McQuarrie

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTellwell Talent
    Release dateJan 19, 2018
    ISBN9781773703657
    Beaten but Unbroken: A Book of 80 Uplifting Poems
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    Gene Toews

    Married, with two kids and one grandson, I have been an artist for seven years. The first five years I did relief carvings of geometric designs, people, and animals. For the past two years, I've been doing abstract paintings. All my material, except for a few screws, is either from the landfill or garage sales. My grandson is born in July 2015, and that's when I started writing poetry. As for my philosophy on art, don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.

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      Beaten but Unbroken - Gene Toews

      Moon Rise

      God of the earth bless this savage

      New dawn with the God of the trees

      God of thunder delivers a storm

      It brings this sinner to his knees

      Celestial being in the sky

      Psychedelic rainbow just below

      Mother nature’s blazing dawn

      Raging river’s hypnotic flow

      Father, Son and Holy Spirit 

      Saviours living in the void

      Guardian angel come free me

      Fiery dawn I’m overjoyed

      Today, your prayers will be answered

      Flying on the wings of destiny

      All rise to meet the creator

      Walk through the gates breathlessly

      Limitless power is glorious

      Escape to the freedom of the skies

      Gentle breeze come take me away

      Waiting for the moon to rise

      God’s Green Acre

      Brother, will we arrive soon?

      Heading up to meet your maker

      Listen to the talk of angels

      Welcome to God’s green acre

      On the banks of the muddy river

      Inhaling the primitive breeze

      Bask in the dawn’s early light

      Say a prayer to the God of the trees

      Enter peaceful eternity

      Take a stroll in the promised land

      Spiritual being in the heavens

      Father come take me by the hand

      Freedom of a flash of lightning

      Shadows on the dark side of the moon

      The sunset takes your breath away

      Four winds blow in the afternoon

      Lead me out of the world of shadows

      Lead me back into the light

      My soul is cleansed by the gentle breeze

      Venus rising in the night

      Elysium

      Singing in the garden of Eden

      Reach up and touch the sky

      Listen to the Angels Sing

      Look up and see the birds fly

      This is the end of the road

      You’re wet. Come in from the rain

      Sit and think, quiet contemplation

      No two clouds ever look the same

      I will break the chains that bind me

      I’ve been freed of all my hardships

      It’s a euphoric experience 

      Like a kiss from an angel’s lips

      The sun falls through the horizon

      The hypnotic rhythm of the rain

      Full moon rising in the mist

      Nature’s beauty eases my pain

      From their home in Elysium 

      Fallen souls watch over me

      Valhalla gets closer every day

      The Gods smile upon me

      I am the Saviour

      Look at me, I am the Saviour

      How do you like what you see?

      I have been through hell and back

      Damn all those who disagree

      Fear me, I am the Saviour

      Say your hallelujahs in the night

      Say your prayers and count your blessings

      Bow down before me, do not fight

      Respect me, I am the Saviour

      Fear my power or die

      Do not question my righteousness 

      I am pure, I do not lie

      Adore me, I am the Saviour

      I rule with an iron fist

      You will not disobey me

      It is futile to resist

      Love me, I am the Saviour

      I am a eternal. You may cry

      Saviour, Hell, or sleep in the dirt

      I am your best option when you die

      Brutal Winter

      The brutal winter is without mercy

      Flesh and bone will freeze and die

      Can’t dig my grave, the ground has froze

      Freeze to death in the blink of an eye

      The sun is blistering my

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