Dynamics of Life

About the Book

The main focus of a number of Terry’s poems is to raise the conscious level of our political leaders towards the hardships and injustices of America´s working class. Having been greatly affected herself, while working for several companies and corporations during certain stages in her life, by the new trend in lay offs, down sizing, job freezes and restructuring, she would ideally like to see our great nation return to a more stable work environment. Terry would like to see all of America, who have the need and desire to work, be equally and gainfully employed. The more lighthearted poems which include a broad array of poems on love, fantasy, comedy, wonder, silliness, encouragement and sentiment are for the reader’s enjoyment with hopes that they will create a smiling face, a reminder of good times, both old and new, as well as also giving the reader a desire for positive living. In addition, my hope is that the reader will gain the perseverance and strength to continue to seek and reach their goals. Finally, Terry’s greatest hope is that her poems will aspire and inspire the reader to “Remember to follow your dreams and never give up”!

About the Author

Theresa Maria (Terry) Slayton was born and raised in Harlem USA. She attended college in New Rochelle, New York, completing a BS degree in Business Administration, a MS in Health Services Administration and a MS in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Common Branches. Terry is the proud mother of two very wonderful and delightful adults. Her son, Michael Eugene, lives in Texas and is a successful entrepreneur; her daughter, Angela Marie works for a leading airline and with her family will soon relocate to Florida. The greatest loves of her life are her two beautiful granddaughters, Courtney Lynn, an “A+” young adult pursuing a professional modeling career and an extremely bright twenty-one month old, Morgan Taylor. Currently, Terry is a newly retired Teacher from CES 126 in the Bronx, planning to do some traveling, spending quality time with family and good friends and will continue to enjoy working on her other writing endeavors such as children’s, romance, short stories and poems. Terry’s current goal is to complete the novel she’s been writing since 1985. Two of Terry’s poems “Misery Is” and “What Can Be Said” are published in the anthologies “Songs on the Wind” and “Spirit of the Age.” Ms. Slayton resides with her family in Bronx, New York and is a member of the United Federation of Teachers. She has been a volunteer for two leading New York Hospitals and is looking forward to exploring other volunteer as well as business opportunities in future.