Worthy Treasures: Part II – Journeys in Panarico

By Judy Reyes-Maggio and James Reyes

Authors, Judy Reyes-Maggio and James Reyes, a sister and brother, shared a common dream of a better life. Their humble beginnings fraught with pain and sorrow gave them a foundation of hope. Worthy Treasure, Part II – Journeys in Panarico is an inspirational and motivational perspective of two journeys fueled by love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Oct 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9781663256188

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WORTHY

TREASURES

Part II – Journeys in Panarico

By

Judy Reyes-Maggio

&

James Reyes

Dedication

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Judy Reyes-Maggio, the Panarican Poetess²

Dedicated to my mom for 53 years and 8 months of unconditional

love, and my dad for 7 years of unconditional love.

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James Reyes, the Panarican Poet³

Dedicated to my family and friends for all their support and

love keeping me on my journey and being there.

I also dedicate this work to those who deal with Parkinson’s.

May we see the cure someday soon!

Contents

Section 1, More Dreams by Judy Reyes-Maggio

Quote by Judy Reyes-Maggio

Excerpts from speech, The Sprinter Jean

Excerpts from speech, Simple Stories

Poem in Spanish, Mi Mami Me Decia

Poem, Saved!

Poem, MOM

Poem in Spanish, Un Flor Eterna y Preciosa

Poem, A Fresh Memory

Poem, Independence

Poem in Spanish, El Sombrero Viejo

Excerpts from speech, Phases of the Moon

Poem in Spanish, Soy Como La Luna

Essay, Remembering 9/11/2001

Poem, A Baby Boy

Section 2, Dreams Continue by James Reyes

Excerpt from presentation to a group in India

Poem, Dreams

Essay, Proponents of Support

Hybrid writing, Rice and Beans

Poem, Happy to continue

Hybrid writing, Purpose and the Ocean

Poem, Coco frio o caliente

Poem, A tale from the Isthmus

Poem, A plethora of support

Short story, I go to college

Poem, Welcome Logan

Poem, Clemson rocks

Poem, Your little Kyle

Poem, Kronos 60 Reflections

Poem, What about sisters

Poem, 29

Essay, Signs

Hybrid writing, Sancocho

Hybrid writing, The last word

Section 1

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More Dreams

By

Judy Reyes-Maggio

The Panarican Poetess

Quote

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Today’s decisions become tomorrow’s past and

future. Always do what is right based on what you

know and believe. There is no time for regrets.

Judy Reyes-Maggio

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Photo of framed Panamanian Mola (hand-made art form) of

Panamanian macaws, owned by JR-M 2023

The Sprinter Jean

(excerpts 2022)

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How many of you have had an epiphany? For me, it is like a twister of thoughts swirling in my head. Then, there is a light…. then, I can see clearly now, the fog is gone…

I knew it! You are having an epiphany right now.