Meredith Etc proudly presents Southern Jewel: The Elements Within by Ty A. Patterson. On one hand, Patterson's poetry describes error, drama, and carefree living, but it also depicts an evolution from youthfulness into maturity, and discusses friendships, romance, and other topics. Below is an excerpt of the poem "Real Woman, Real Man" in Chapter 1 Earth: All we want to do is be in our comfort zones. But even that is twisted. Some comfort zones include alcohol, drugs, gossip ... all because we use the excuse "only God can judge me" but we forget - one day HE WILL The poem "He Sent Me You"...