Reflections: A Collection of Poems and Pictures

By Ricardo H. Correia

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 5, 2009
• ISBN: 9781465334152

Ricardo H. Correia

Ricardo (Rico) H. Correia is President of Centaur Consulting, human resources, business development and sports image consulting firm. Rico is a respected human resources executive and dynamic training professional. His focus has been on improving communication, motivation, and productivity. Rico works with high profile companies and professional sports teams presenting programs to over 30,000 participants within corporations, schools, non-profit organizations and professional associations. He is also a nationally recognized motivational speaker focusing on the key elements of achieving personal and professional success. Prior to starting his consulting practice he held the position of Director, Human Resources for ESPN, VP Human Resources for CH2M Hill and VP Human Resource Development for SRI Surgical. Rico holds a Law degree from Suffolk University Law School and a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts. He also sits on the Board of Directors of One Source Entertainment Group.

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REFLECTIONS

A Collection of Poems and Pictures

Ricardo H. Correia

Copyright © 2009 by Ricardo H. Correia.

Cover design by Bruce Azevedo.

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD

WHAT IF

IF I COULD WRITE ANOTHER BOOK

WHY DID I REALLY PASS THIS WAY?

THE WINDS OF TIME

THE VOID

THE JEWEL

STAND FIRM AGAINST THE WAVES

THE DESERT

THE ROCK

FOR STILL THE OLD MAN BREATHS . . .

TURMOIL

INTIMACY

THE MEASURE OF A MAN

DOUBT

OUR WILL HAS HELD US BACK

THE PLAYGROUND

HELL REVISITED

THE WEB

THE GLOW UPON THE SEA

WHISPERS

I DO BELIEVE IN ANGELS

INSPIRATION

DEDICATION

First I thank God, who has given me the faith to endure and the words to express my journey. I dedicate this book to my parents, Walter and Stephanie Correia, without whom the canvas would not exist. To my children, Chelsea, Nicholas, Mackenzie and Jackson, I hope that this book helps you to understand that we are not perfect beings and in the journey we all will stumble. Each day gives us the hope of improving ourselves. We learn in many ways but each of you, in some way, has taught me well what no books can teach. To Bruce Azevedo who spent long hours and creative energy designing the cover, I extend special thanks. Last but not least, I am extremely thankful and grateful to my soul mate Ana, without whose