Josiah shrugged. "What do I know about poetry? Not much." Josiah looked down and realized he was still holding onto Dasia's hand. "I know you carry it. I know you wear the sun as a smile, filling everyone with warmth wherever you may go. Your eyes tell stories that could touch the heinous of all souls. Your voice is heavenly, like the sound of angels, and your scent is sweet, like fresh mangoes coated in chocolate and dipped in honey. I see you sit with the universe, completely oblivious about your importance to this world. I see poetry within you. I see it all around you." He leaned down to kiss her hand before letting it go.

Shrugging again, he stepped back and put his hands in his pocket. "That's what I know about poetry." Before Dasia could say anything, Josiah began to turn and walk away.

For those who enjoy a classic love story this is for you. Dasia is the sweet woman who lost her parents when she was young. Leaving her older brother DJ to watch over her. DJ has many secrets and witnessing his parents death has changed him. No one is good enough for his sister. Especially not Josiah.

Josiah is the young man who knows exactly what he wants. Josiah has held eyes for one woman and that's Dasia. Regardless of their trials and tribulations Josiah would do anything for Dasia. But when Dasia's brother is a thug and Josiah's father is a cop how can they get along? Can the two be able to love one another in peace? Or will they learn that loving someone comes with a high cost?

Sometimes that cost just may be a life.

Please enjoy a short novel by Auteanna Bay. "Sweet Honey Bumblebees"