I Wrote This for Me for You: Odes, Prayers, and Blessings

Book Summary

Beautifully written to share a heartfelt and uplifting message of healing through hurt, I Wrote This For Me For You is a thoughtful collection of silent prayers in the dark, personal odes, and inspiring blessings from a poet to herself. Artfully weaving together imaginative wordplay with deep and thoughtful themes, this book seeks to connect with kindred souls and share an empowering message of beauty, hope, and truth.

With poems drawn from daily life and experiences, past pains and grief, and the constant struggle against those nagging feelings of not being good enough or not deserving success, I Wrote This For Me For You wades into the depths of the soul, challenging and encouraging readers to cast off past trauma and experience a life-affirming rebirth. As a valuable source of personal insights, these verses radiate love in spite of the pain, reflecting author Ellie Scott's attempts to express her world through art and tap into an enduring source of strength.

Perfect for poetry fans from all walks of life, this collection is the culmination of a lifetime of soul-searching. By writing first and foremost to nourish her spirit and tend to the garden of her mind, Ellie Scott's poems spill over to touch the hearts of like-minded readers and share a message that will stick with you long after you finish reading.

"There are words we say for others that we also need to hear. Not for their entertainment or approval or praise or validation (of course all those things are wonderful). Writing for others empties my cup, and I can't pour into others. And, darling, I want your cup to runneth over with love and hope and gumption."

About the Author

Ellie Scott is a creative soul, storyteller, mentor, poet, and passionate wordsmith who has spent her life filling the cups of others. As a shining beacon in her community, Ellie has always been the person to whom the hurt and the weary go to for help. She founded the Gogetterism movement to help inspire people to commit to pursuing their own happiness, cast off the expectations of others, and build a world of compassion and solidarity. She currently resides in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she enjoys listening to her dog Charlemagne snore and finding the best burger in town. For more information about Ellie, or to become a Go-getter yourself, visit her website at www.elidansco.com.