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Jeffery Scolley

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Jeffery Scolley


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Poetry, Young Adult, Literature & Fiction


Jeff Scolley was born with his arms wide open hoping he'd catch flight. He's not a bird or blessed; he just wants to see it all from God's perspective. At thirteen, he wrote his first poem about a doodle he did in English class when he should've been paying attention. It is still in a plastic sheet sleeve to this day. Jeff carves strengthening words into his skin so that when he looks in the mirror, he will remember all he is worth. Like hope written in his reflection daily. When he has kids, Jeff wants to hide their innocence in the stars and leave it there for safe keepings. He'll give it to them when they've outgrown themselves. This book is his lovechild with growth. It has been created over a span of six years and has finally reached i ...more

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Playground Swings and Yearning
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