Moments of Reflection

By Carol Cade

Carol has penned a book of poems that are an inspirational adventure through the highlights of her life. I'm sure you will resonate with the raw truth and emotion of Carols poems. This is a book that you can read over and over again, discovering something new each time.
Bett McLean, BA
Trauma Therapist
Couples Counsellor
Business Coach

"Carol truly speaks from her heart. Her vast array of descriptive writings will emotionally touch you. The impact of these personally relateable poems are easy to understand and are sure to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired."
Linda Furness
Certified Personal & Homecare Attendant

It has been my pleasure to have known Carol for over 40 years. As I read this book of poems, I recognize the many accomplishments and struggles of her life. As you read these poems and have the opportunity to look inside this extraordinary women, I hope you will also be able to feel that you have known her as have I.
Wendy Johnston, B.Ed, MA (Counselling Psychology) Secondary School Counsellor

Be prepared for some good, insightful reading! In writing my poetry you will see that there is a wide range of topics covered. Subjects that pertain to love, illness, anger, spiritual matters and more.

The second poem: Poetry, is really the basis for all the poems I have written. I quote from this one:

To be able to reach out and touch your heart is all I want to do.

My poems are based on my life experiences and how they affected me. There are some I know you will identify with and I trust bring comfort where needed and inspiration in the midst of lifes trials.

More importantly it is my desire that my poems have given hope. We all need this in todays world.

Within the pages of my book you will find laughter as you read The Cat and Katie and Me.

So enjoy my poems as you find inspiration, calmness, laughter and always hope!

May my poetry leave footprints in your heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Mar 23, 2011
• ISBN: 9781462006519

Carol Cade

This is my fourth and final book on poetry. I was born and raised in Vancouver, B.C, Canada. I am retired and now have the “time’’ to really relax and grasp the meaning of “living in the moment’’ and cherish each and every day given. Any spare time I do have is spent reading books, going for my walks, enjoying nature and music. I had not counted on publishing another book, but sometimes ‘life’ has other ideas. This book you now hold was written during a very difficult period in my life. I was struggling with recovering both emotionally and physically. From these struggles this book was born. You will see many of my poems reflect the challenges I faced and my feelings that ensued. It is my hope that if any of you are facing difficult times...then my poems may help you relate. For those of you that are not faced with life’s challenges, then by reading this book, you may be more prepared. Truly my poems were ‘inspired’ and I hope the poems will leave “footprints’’ in your heart.

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iUniverse rev. date: 3/18/2011

Contents

Poetry In My Head

Poetry

My People

Prejudice

My Fight

Gratitude

Old Age Pensioner

Changes

Illness

Cry of My Soul

Where Is Love?

I Am Loved

The Cat

Katie and Me

The Lame

Melancholy

Anger

The Cave

The Healer

The Angel

Heaven

The Devil

Christmas Thoughts

New Year’s Eve

Endings

Why I Wrote This Book

I have always enjoyed writing, and as a young girl of 11 years of age I was given a five year diary as a Christmas present. That was the start.

The inspiration to write came from my son, Mark.

Looking back over the years and remembering how hard he worked his way through Law School and never took his eyes off his dream, challenged me.

Mark achieved his dream and made his way through with a lot of hard work, holding down jobs as he studied and graduated with no student loans.

It occurred to me if my own son could accomplish this feat then what was stopping me? It is never too late to go after your dreams.

So, Thank you Mark. Unknown to you, your achievements were my inspiration to go after my dream of wanting a book published.

Dedication

I would like to dedicate this book to a very important person in my life.

She is my mentor, counsellor and a friend.

Bett McLean

Special Thanks To

Mike Cade

Who has always "been