The second volume of Reflections & Shadows, the Author continues her struggle. Trying to blend in while carrying this constant burden of a life she used to have. As the people stray by her on the street, they become distorted images of a past she can't seem to escape.She deals the only way she knows how as she writes down the images from her mind. She doesn't have to search for the words, they simply form themselves; and she will continue reflecting until these distorted images become nothing more than shadows of the past.Each one of these poems tells a story of either triumph or defeat, creating visual art with her words through all elements of life; strength, betrayal, abandonment, violation, love, sorrow and success. The words that live within the depths of this book are very empowering and humbling as well. Let this survivor's words of agony and accomplishment etch themselves into your soul. This is truly an inspiring, one of a kind poetry collection and you will never look at life the same after reading it.
The Jewelry MakerAdriana and her three siblings lived with their father; a well-known jewelry maker. A storm infects Adriana's dreams, it only has one goal in mind; redemption. As the wind howls and the lightning strikes, the secrets to her past, along with the secret ingredients to her father's unique and exotic jewelry; prove to be anything but just another nightmare. Bitter SweetMisty stares at her surroundings with swollen eyed pride, finally accepting her fate. Reality has seeped into her veins and it is more than she can stand. She swallows hard as the mixture of her own blood tears and the salt from her drinking glass, brings a bitter sweet ending to life as she has lived it.The Broken Heart ScriptAmanda has spent years dismissing the signs of a cheating husband; for she would rather believe a lie, than accept the truth. However, witnessing the man she loves so deeply, recite the very words that made her fall in love with him to countless other women, sends her over the edge; and she goes to pay him a visit with only one goal in mind; evening the score.Blue MoodBradley is a wealthy man, although his money cannot fill the void of what is truly missing in his life. It takes the love of a free spirit named Angel to open Bradley's eyes as to what life is truly about. What will happen when Bradley's fear for the ocean and his love for Angel collides with the wrath from the deep blue sea? The ShorelineA lonely house wife feels as if she no longer fits into the world of success her husband has built for himself. After numerous attempts to gain her husband's love and attention, her mind is made up. She heads to the beach leaving nothing but a note behind, praying that she is wrong. Regardless if she is wrong or right, this is one lesson he will have to learn the hard way.I SurvivedStacey sits in her confinement holding onto a thin blanket, listening to the laughter of the men who kidnapped her, determined to survive. She is unaware of where she is or how long she has been there; still she stays strong throughout it all. They have stolen everything from her, and she will not give them the satisfaction of taking her life as well.Still She SmilesCasey stands in-front of the door that holds the secrets to her existence. She has shed her own sweat, blood and tears to get there, and finally the day has come. Destined to find the answers she knocks on the door, but as the old saying goes. "Be careful what you wish for." The Time Has ComeSometimes reality is where you least expect it to be; staring back at you without ever realizing it. A six year old boy named Eddie becomes captivated by a painting on the wall in the bedroom of his new home, although the significance of it, becomes all too real when ghosts from the past take him on a terrifying journey back in time.Traveling ManAs gun fire echoes and debris litter Phillips surroundings, he clinches onto his weapon tightly. A soldier on a mission of his own, and with every battle he becomes one step closer to finding what he yearns for, and he will destroy anything that gets in his way.NumbWhat happens when a beating heart has been reprogrammed? Designed for someone else's enjoyment. Tonya is living proof of what becomes of a person that is no longer a human being at all. She is a machine, blank, and numbness is the only hint of emotion she is able to feel at all.Life's PerceptionThey say life is what you make it. However, my belief is; life has a way of making you. We are born innocent until life leaves its mark, taints our soul and very existence. Life itself has a way of infecting and poisoning the mind, hardening the heart. The reality of life in general can be an altering experience, once you've suffered and survived its wrath. You become immune to the pain, and see the world for what it truly is, along with the evil that dwells within it. A perception that very few have, provided by none other, than life itself.
This book of poetry is "A New Day" of "Flowing Thoughts" and a way to express "Motivation" and "Inspiring" ideas throughout psychology. Giving "New Knowledge" to people as they "Believe" in themselves. Encouraging new "Reflection" in one's "Life". Through the "Stigma" we make "Decisions" and know that "It All Matters" and that "We All Belong", which gives us a sense of "Relief", we just have to take "Perspective" and "Reflect".
This book is about perceptions and on the "Outside Looking In" we can make interpretations. Sometimes we want to "Escape", but always know there is "Light and Dark". We sometimes need people to "Just Listen" because the "Anxious Feelings" we have might be "Perceptions of Bullying". "Inclusion" and "Acceptance" is "Music to My Ears". Always remember your "Thoughts" and "Views" are important.
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During the 1980s the news media were filled with reports of soaring unemployment as 'downsizing' and `restructuring' became the new buzzwords. Firms managed their workforce reduction by increasing the attractiveness of their pension plans-especially their early-retirement plans. In this volume, the authors examine the U.S. auto industry and present a full-scale analysis of the work and retirement decisions of its workers. They address organizational context and the logic of financial incentives in employer-provided early retirement plans. The impact of pension provisions, layoffs, plant closures, attitudes about `generational equity', and other factors influencing the workers' evaluation of the optimum time to end their careers in the auto industry are explored.
