Butterfly Kisses ... Love Poem Wishes [Paperback]

Marlon Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 19, 2001

A little love can go a long way and it's no secret that love is needed more than ever these days. While there may be no shortage in love itself, there is a shortage in the personal expression of that love. This we promise you: There is no such shortage in BUTTERFLY KISSES ...love poem wishes! This is urban love poetry in its finest hour. With the sensuous charge of romantic raw energy, BUTTERFLY KISSES whispers the passionate phrases of love spoken softly between lovers in silent daydreams. Written by Atlanta's "Urban Shakespeare," Marlon Williams takes his readers from the realities of their world to another one more fascinating and desirable. Enter a timeless realm of enchanting emotion and smoldering attraction, where subtle concepts caress your soul and tantalize your senses. You will have no other choice but to feel the breathtaking intimacy found in this enthralling wealth of love poems. Let BUTTERFLY KISSES ...love poem wishes captivate your soul and unlock the secrets of your sensuality. Surrender to its spell and prepare yourself for your life's most treasured moments.

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About the Author

Marlon Williams was born to Jamaican parents in Brooklyn, New York. His family moved to Decatur, Georgia in 1984 when he was a break dancer who only memorized raps. By 1985 he began writing his own lyrics and eventually started writing poetry.

He played football for Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur where his gridiron exploits earned him a full athletic scholarship to play Outside Linebacker for Georgia Tech. Marlon was a four-year starter and a Butkus Award Nominee for the Yellow Jackets who won the 1990 National Championship. He was the only freshman starter on that team. He warned his BS in Management and "got out" of Tech in 1994.

In 1997, Marlon authored published and distributed VERSATILITY: Verse Art - Illery through Positive Yardage. In 1999, he was pulled into the acting world by what he called "chance and pure luck." He played the title role of Othello with the Atlanta Classic Theatre in Grant Park and earned a spot on the Offensive line in Remember The Titans. He played the title roles of Macbeth and Dracula with the Soul-stice Reertory Ensemble in Atlanta. Marlon is a member of the Georgia Tech Letterwinner's Club and the PH F&AM. He currently resides in Decatur, Georgia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Positive Yardage (May 19, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0965878325
• ISBN-13: 978-0965878326
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,156,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read, October 18, 2001

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Tareion Fluker (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Butterfly Kisses ... Love Poem Wishes (Paperback)

The author eloquently articulates and captures the often ineffable emotions that men and women experience on the road to real love. Perhaps his greatest gift lies in his ability to narrate the journey so many of us travel. My favorite poem is "Patience" as it speaks to preparing yourself to receive real love and then being devoted to nurturing it once you have it. Some of my other favorites are "Only One Love", You Saved Me" and "Here for You". Actually, there's a bit of a tie between "Patience" and "You Saved Me" for the top spot as my favorite. I definitely recommend Butterfly Kisses as a must-read. You might also want to check out the author's first book, Verse-Art-Illery as well. It is equally as charming.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Not since 1992's 'Black Erotica' has poetry been this good!", October 16, 2001

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sean maddox (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Butterfly Kisses ... Love Poem Wishes (Paperback)

"Marlon Williams' Butterfly Kisses is the breath of fresh air that the world of poetry has long gasped for! Not since the 1992 publication of "Black Erotica" has a book of poetry been so consistently inspiring, entertaining, and insightful! And the most amazing comparison is Marlon didn't need collaboration from dozens of poets to pull it off! Believe me, I'm a natural skeptic, hard-to-please, (and exceptionally but constructively critical) poetry lover. So naturally I searched for (but to my delight!) found NO weak links, and NO filler poetry! Page after page left me impressed at his ability to captivate, stimulate, and put new poetic moves on love-related themes. Marlon Williams has demonstrated that he is among the few contemporary male poets that has mastered the velvety smooth but steely touch that makes other men like myself, applaud and proud. It is an attractively designed must-have for your librairy, and a considerable bargain! Believe me-it will keep you and your loved one warm for many winters to come! Buy and enjoy it today!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars awakening, April 28, 2002

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shon[Shontell] (Decatur, Ga) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Butterfly Kisses ... Love Poem Wishes (Paperback)

I've never been one to like poetry, neither am I into reading it. I heard Marlon speak at a party, and I think I fell for him and his poetry. I really enjoyed this book. One of my favorites is "Trust" and "Daddy was never Home". To anyone who likes poetry, this should make you love it and to anyone who loves it, this should make you fall more in love with it. By me being a person who sings and writes songs, words are very important and meaningful and the words in Marlons' book are sure to touch your heart, they touched mine. I look to reading more of his work in the future.