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A Chest of Prose and Poems is not just a collection-it's a lifelong unfolding. Spanning nearly thirty years, this intimate gathering of reflections explores the full spectrum of the human experience: death and dying, the search for meaning, questions that keep us awake at night, the weight of culture, the ache of poverty and hunger, and the enduring power of love. Each piece carries the fingerprints of time-written thoughtfully and intentionally by Orlene, beginning in her high school years and continuing through the present day. What makes this collection special is its honesty. These are not rushed thoughts or fleeting emotions; they are carefully crafted expressions shaped by lived experience, growth, and resilience. You can feel the evolution in the voice-from youthful curiosity to seasoned reflection-yet the heart remains constant throughout. A Chest of Prose and Poems invites readers to sit with life's hardest questions and its most beautiful answers. It is tender, questioning, vulnerable, and hopeful all at once-a reminder that our words, like our lives, are layered stories still being written.

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Orlene J. Green was born in St. Ann, Jamaica and moved to live in Kingston, Jamaica when she was six years old. At the age of 12, Orlene moved with her family to Connecticut, United States of America, and she has called Connecticut her home for many years.Orlene has always been a scholar. At the age of three, she was performing skits at her church; at the age of 12, she won an award in a poetry contest. Later, she has performed Sister Moore in James Baldwin's ""Amen Corner,"" she has played Bianca in Shakespeare's ""Taming of The Shrew,"" and she has performed in many other plays. Orlene has also had her poems published in a high school booklets.Ms. Green has worked as a counselor, a state Eligibility Worker, and as a Certified Educator. Places that she has worked include The Salvation Army, Chrysalis Center, The Department of Social Services; Carmen Arace School, and many other places.Today, Orlene is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Addiction Counselor, and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor.

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