Derhonda Wedgeworth

Listen to Me: a Fictional Yet Factual Poetic Novel Derhonda Wedgeworth

Listen To Me is a fictional tale revolving around a mothers quest to raise her daughter beyond the grave. A life threatening illness was about to take the life of Naomi Ann Lace. Knowing she would not make it to see her daughter teenage years, she designed a way to raise her, to mold her beyond death. Asia Kane-Lace, a teenage girl, receives a package via a delivery company on her birthday. Her Grandmother, Grandma Lace, knew the significance of the package so she urged Asia to open it immediately. Upon opening the package, Asia discovers a deep red colored journal, titled Listen To Me. Once she unlocks the journal, she is shocked to find it belonged to her deceased mother of over two years, Naomi Ann Lace! Within the journal, Asia gains knowledge of Naomi's past and what affects decision-making had on it. Near completion of the journal, Asia discovers the actual reason why Naomi's life ended so prematurely. At the end, Naomi wrote a personalized letter to Asia, which explains why she received the journal on that day, and what she should learn from it. Upon conclusion of the journal, Asia understands what her mother intentions were. Emotions, deceit, lies, truths and undying love educates a teenage girl on how to listen to her inner voice and making wise decisions about her life. So, What would you do if you knew your life was about to end,but you had a daughter to raise?How would you be able to reach her, mold her, beyond the grave? A Journal.