Road to Self-Discovery: Liberation

By Maria Magalhaes

Life is like a labyrinth. Many paths are laid out in front of you, which you will need to walk and fight through until you learn the correct passage that will lead you to the right path.

Maria Magalhaes

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Nov 8, 2017
• ISBN: 9781546284062

Maria Magalhaes

Maria Magalhaes lives in the West Midlands region of England and works as a care coordinator for an autism specialist service. Maria was born in Portugal, in a small town up north, located in a valley surrounded by mountains. At twenty years old, she decided to embark on an exciting new adventure and moved to England, where she has resided ever since. Maria’s educational background might not include creative-writing qualifications; however, writing has always been present throughout her life. She successfully wrote and directed three theatre screenplays while at college in Portugal, and she attended a short creative-writing and poetry course when she moved to England. Only in recent years has Maria realised that the written word has always been present by her side, waiting for her to acknowledge and cherish it. Now, it’s one of her passions! As a result of this, Maria has compiled a collection of poems based on life events, views, and opinions. Road to Self-Discovery: Liberation is Maria’s first published book.

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Road to Self-Discovery

Liberation

Maria Magalhaes

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© 2017 Maria Magalhaes. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 11/08/2017

ISBN: 978-1-5462-8405-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5462-8406-2 (e)

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I

dedicate this book to

my wonderful family

and my dearest friends,

the ones who live near me

and the ones who live overseas;

I’m blessed to have you in my life

and proud to be part of yours.

I’m privileged to know you

and to always have you by my side,

day and night, no matter what time!

This journey wouldn’t be as wonderful and smooth

without having you to help me see it through!

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Part 1: Hoping and Dreaming

I’m the Woman, I’m the Poet

I’m a Dreamer

My Love, My Prince, Where Are You?

Part 2: Love and Friendship

Love Is

No Winter Is Ever Cold

In My Absence

Friendship

Part 3: Love and Loss

Forbidden Path

I Want Not to Want To

The End of the Runway

The Last Chapter

Part 4: Image and Perception

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Appearances

The World in Their Eyes

Part 5: Deception and Grief

My Long-Lost Friend

Society

Misfortunate Day

Part 6: Dejection and Affliction

Beautiful Sunny Day

Tired of Being So Strong

Thunder

Lost

One Chance, One Moment

Part 7: Growing Up and Learning

Growing Up

Right or Wrong

Daydreaming

Classified

Mastermind

To Dream or Not to Dream

Part 8: Wake-Up Call

Blackout

Stop! Look at You

Wake Up

Part 9: Thinking of You

You

Your Beauty

For You

Your Special Day

Part 10: Letting Go and Starting Over

Written Word: A Blessing, My Escape, My Brake System

New Adventure

Foreign Land

Part 11: Life’s Solace and Treats

Music

My Dear Angels

Majestic Sea

About the Author

Reader’s Notes

A picture may paint a thousand words, but a poem reveals what truly lies underneath each picture!

—Maria Magalhaes

Preface

If you would like to briefly indulge yourself and get inspired by one’s life accounts and perceptions, Road to Self-Discovery: Liberation is just what you need. It takes you through the remarkable and complex journey of discovering who you are, what you expect of yourself, and what you are searching for.

Each story or life account is presented in the form of a poem, so you don’t need to go through many pages to find out what the story is all about. This book short and sweet, sometimes a bit sour, but mostly inspiring. Don’t be misled by its size; this book might seem thin, but it’s packed with action and motivation! As the saying goes, Good things come in small packages.

My writing style might not follow the standard rules and layouts you are used to seeing and reading in poetry, but trust me, you are in for a treat with