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    Facing Tomorrow with Poetry
    Facing Tomorrow with Poetry
    Facing Tomorrow with Poetry
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    Facing Tomorrow with Poetry

    By Toni C. Gilliam

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    The author of Facing Tomorrow With Poetry has sectioned her book of verse into several different perspectives of life. She uses well-written verse to show the mirroring effect of poetry and the profound impact that poetry can offer. In presenting her themes, she reflects on events and personal life experiences that project meaningful and inspirational thoughts on how one might face the many challenges of daily living. Toni Gilliam often writes poetry to express some of her inner thoughts. In this book, she presents her views on some perplexing events of our lives and how they can sculpture our thinking. Mainly, she writes her poems for relaxation and pleasure. Enjoy this delightful collection of poetry by Toni Gilliam in her debut publication.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateJul 8, 2003
    ISBN9781469711041
    Facing Tomorrow with Poetry
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    Toni C. Gilliam

    Toni Gilliam is an educator in an elementary suburban Michigan Public School. She is married and has two adult sons. Her family and the students she teach are the catalysts that spark and inspire her creativity. She enjoys writing poetry for pleasure. Her philosophy is teaching children that their minds are learning tools that must be used throughout their lives.

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      Book preview

      Facing Tomorrow with Poetry - Toni C. Gilliam

      Contents

      FACING TOMORROW WITH LOVE

      Thrilling Moments

      Brave Little Soldiers

      China Dolls

      Motherhood

      Beautiful Lady

      Love

      Fortitude Of Love

      Smiling Faces

      FACING TOMORROW WITH HOPE

      Lilacs

      Outside

      A Winter’s Glory

      Symphonic Orchestras Of The World

      Justice

      Cotton Candy Prizes

      FACING TOMORROW WITH FREEDOM

      Freedom’s Light

      Black

      Holding Freedom

      Gazebos

      Snowbird

      Spiraling Circles of Freedom

      FACING TOMORROW WITHOUT FEAR

      Breaking Free Of Fear

      Phantoms

      Do You?

      Flashing Lights

      FACING TOMORROW WITH CHANGES

      Carousel

      Winds Of Time

      Choo-Choo Train

      Cellophane Worlds

      FACING TOMORROW WITH A FRIEND

      Ballerina

      To Dance Again

      Two Snails

      Dragonfly

      Gratitude

      Shadows

      FACING TOMORROW WITH PRAYER

      What Did Jesus Do?

      Angels

      Help Me, Lord

      Salvation

      From The Author

      Facing Tomorrow With Poetry

      A Book of Poems

      Dedicated

      to

      My Wonderful Grandchildren

      Brandon, Aaron, Candice, Morgan, Marlise, and Lawrence

      and

      Future Generations

      As they grow into

      amazing works of art,

      their beauty will unfold

      with dreams to behold,

      like colored ribbons splashed

      across an azure sky.

      Daring, brave and bold,

      they are preparing to face

      challenges in a mysterious world

      which they will become a part of,

      oh, too soon.

      With love,

      I thank my husband,

      Marvin Gilliam,

      for all the devotion and encouragement

      he gave to me in my endeavor to write this book.

      Affectionately,

      I wish to express my gratitude

      to my family and friends for their support.

      Perhaps it was just a smile

      or an encouraging word,

      but I felt as if you were there

      applauding every attempt I made

      as I set out on this venture

      from start to finish.

      FACING TOMORROW WITH LOVE

      Mystifying depths of despair

      heights of insurmountable joy

      love leads to

      Thrilling Moments

      Perchance to reminisce

      through the window panes

      of your

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