Reflecting in the Shade: A compilation of poetry, prose and short stories

By M. Violet Lewis

The change in which we conduct our lives due to the outbreak of coronavirus is what inspired Lewis to write a selection of pieces on this event and provided her with a positive outlet.

Reflecting in the Shade provides a unique mix of poems, prose, and short stories, with reflections of the pandemic that will interest both adults and children alike.

The collection covers spirituality and general life reflections based on her personal experiences. It is split into four sections, each exploring the author’s life lessons and offered her a sense a solace during this unsettling time, and she hopes that it can do the same for her readers.

This anthology of poems, prose and short stories will hopefully enrich and inspire readers and includes something for everyone to enjoy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
• Release date: Jan 28, 2024
• ISBN: 9781805147541

M. Violet Lewis

M. Violet Lewis has been writing for many years and started off writing for local newspapers as a guest writer. She entered her first poetry competition in 1990 and has not looked back. She published her first book, Smile with the world, in 2012. She has various interests and joined the NN8 writers group in 2020, participating in writers workshops. She has produced two devotional books and her faith comes through in some of the work. Lewis lives in Northampton and Reflecting in the Shade is her second published book.

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REFLECTING IN THE SHADE

Copyright © 2024 M. Violet Lewis

The moral right of the author has been asserted.

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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Special thanks to

My friends for their encouragement

My family for their support

This book is dedicated to

My educators for believing in me and helping me to develop my potential

Someone is sitting the shade today

Because someone planted a tree a long time ago

Warren Buffett

CONTENTS

Section 1 (Reflections: Poetry)

1. Swanspool Lake

2. Trees

3. Blooms of Summer

4. Lazy Summer Days

5. Sitting in the Shade

6. Tribute to Sandy

7. Montserrat

8. Montserrat 2

9. I can’t see you

10. You are great

11. The Bay

12. Festival Time

13. Caribbean