Before and Beyond the Mirror

About the Book

“Before and Beyond the Mirror” is a collection of poems set in several emotional modes, and represented in four volumes, that explores the themes of love, friendship, grief as well as, the attitude of choice. Firstly, “The Variegated Colours of Life,” views life from the vantage point of each individual’s unique response to life’s myriad circumstances. Followed by “Kaleidoscope,” which delves into one’s passion for life irrespective of the varied challenges they face. Then, “Death Is Common To All,” explores death in her various shades as a nemesis of the human soul. Shakespeare alluded to this idea in his immortal words, “cowards die many times before their deaths…” It surveys instances of many who, in the midst of life, experience some form of premature death long before their final breath. “Spent,” the final volume, addresses the value of life and its influence upon one’s choice. This collection looks beyond what one sees in the mirror, but gives life to veiled desires left unspoken.

About the Author

About the Author Beverly Thomas was born on the Caribbean island of Dominica. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts, earning a degree in Economics with a Concentration in Law and Justice. While pursuing her post-graduate degree in English, she worked at a law firm before working as the director of the Academy of Public Service at the Dorchester High School. She is a member of the International Society of Poets. Her published works include her poems: “Customers of the Forbidden City,” a publication in the anthology, “Tears of Fire,” for which she received the Editor’s Choice Award from the National Library of Poetry. “The Most Precious Gift,” a publication in the anthology “Special Moments” by the Amherst Society. “Kaleidoscope,” for which she received the President’s Award for Literary Excellence by The National Authors Registry. “Honesty,” published in Volume VIII of “Passages of Time.” “Margaret: Mother and Friend,” published in “Expressions,” an audio recording by The International Society of Poets.” Finally, “Especially For You,” a publication in Best Poems of 1996 for which she received the Editor’s Choice Award. Currently she lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she works as an English teacher and as an adjunct professor.