Before the Mirror: A Collection of Thought-Provoking Poems

By Mike O. Nwangwa

Mirrors are very beneficial. Standing before a mirror is not new to you, I believe. We use the mirror because we want change. We want the mirror to show us our flaws: the part of our dressing that needs to be corrected, that unbuttoned shirt, uncombed hair, not-too-bright eyes etc.
The mirror points to our flaws in order for us to take care of it. Afterwards, we emerge to the public as confident, happy people.
This book is intended to work like a mirror. Infact it is one! What you are about to explore is a compendium of some of my favorite poems, written over time. They are an expression of my heart, covering different issues of life. You will come across serious truths presented with a blend of humor, sarcasm, inspiration and wittiness. They are written in modern day language so many of us can follow. Besides, as you read, you’ll find yourself identifying with several characters in the poems. I hope this book blesses you.

Reading this book will be fun I promise you. Just remember, it works like a mirror. It can only show you your flaws, but won’t do anything to correct them. You are responsible for the necessary change in your life. I challenge you to do something about the imperfections you will notice as you stand…before the mirror.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Sep 20, 2019
• ISBN: 9781728393650

Mike O. Nwangwa

Mike Nwangwa Is a Writer, Storyteller, Pastor and Counselor. He helps people discover their self-worth and fulfil purpose. He has degrees in Zoology and Communication management. Mike has been in the cooperate world of banking for over 11 years. He has been a church leader and trainer for over 20 years. He has authored titles like: Climbing Vision Mountain, 5 Secrets of Christmas, Basics of Public Speaking, I plead Guilty etc. He specializes in helping people live better by drawing out life lessons from everyday happenings. He is married to an adorable woman, Crystal, and they have two intelligent boys: Alex and Winston. He lives in Warri, Nigeria. You can follow his works on twitter and Instagram (mikeonwangwa) and on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnwangwa He can be reached on [phone] or [phone]

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Published by AuthorHouse 09/20/2019

ISBN: 978-1-7283-9364-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-7283-9365-0 (e)

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Contents

Dedication

Introduction

Suffering and Smiling

Ignorance

No Hurry in Life

Take A Step

Sandra Sally Stalwart

The Log and the Speck

Saving the Best for Tomorrow.

The Valley of Decision

Great Faith

Popular But Not Great.

Journey Back Home

Blown Away

Mr Right

Forgot to Remember

Work Now!

Father Frederick Ford

Be Patient

A Stitch in Time

Chasing Shadows

On Your Way Up

Stingy Sam

They Celebrate His Death

Nobody Knows Me

Drug Abuse

The Beggar

Back to Back

I Never Did It

Too Busy to Love Her

And So We Pray

I Can’t Do It

Love Alive

Gone With the Wind

Justice

A Million Dollars

Then God Spoke:

I’m Coming to the Top

The Invisible Limit

The Blunt Axe

What Your Hand Finds to Do

Santa Claus

Money for Wedding

I Want to Serve You

My Five Stones

Evasive Emmy

Be Nice to People

Mr Overtaker

Divided We Fall

Not Afraid to Die

Talk to Me

Colourful But Weak

Just a Little More

Dedication

To the love of my life, Crystal

Introduction

Mirrors are very beneficial. Standing before a mirror is not new to you, I believe. We use the mirror because we want change. We want the mirror to show us our flaws: the part of our dressing that needs to be corrected, that unbuttoned shirt, uncombed hair, not-too-bright eyes etc.

The mirror points to our flaws in order for us to take care of them. Afterwards, we emerge to the public as confident, happy people.

This book is intended to work like a mirror. Infact it is one! What you are about to explore is a compendium of some of my favorite poems, written over time. They are an expression of my heart, covering different issues of life. You will come across serious truths presented with a blend of humor, sarcasm, inspiration and wittiness. They are written in modern day language so many of us can follow. Besides, as you read, you’ll find yourself identifying with several characters in the poems. I hope this book blesses you.

Reading this book will be fun I promise you. Just remember, it works like a mirror. It can only show you your flaws, but won’t do anything to correct them. You are responsible for the necessary change in your life. I challenge you to do something about the imperfections you will notice as you stand…before the mirror.

Mike o Nwangwa

Suffering and Smiling

They pinch me today. I wince, and then I smile

They slap me today. I stagger, then I smile

I am pushed to the wall. My back hits the wall with a thud. Then I smile