POETIC MEDLEY OF LIFE'S INCIDENTS

About the Book

These varying verses are reflections of my experiences and life encounters. They are meant to be shared with fellow human beings who will realize that they can identify with some occurrences that have taken place or are taking place, whether in their lives or the outside world.

While teaching history and government, I have observed the difficulties some students encountered in dealing with deductive reasoning and cause and effect relationships. This led me to begin summarizing historical events in a rhythmic style. Hence, I wrote the verses about world affairs and American History. I also dealt with teaching experiences.

I looked at life and wondered, what is it all about? What does it entail for us humans? So one day, while on my break from teaching, I wrote “A Life Journey Seeking”, this is both a symbolic, physical and spiritual experience of our existence on this earth. There are various symbolism that cover a broad spectrum of life encounters. Hence, this is my favorite poem.

Some verses are very serious, while others are satires reflecting the dilemma of an enslaved or colonized people or even confused state of mind resulting in questionable actions.Some are observed occurrences in nature.

The follies of some of our actions are teased and the consequences highlighted. The verses are not meant to be didactic; however, they can help us to reflect on our life and occurrence that have and are taking place around us.

About the Author

Alwyn Westfield was born in St Vincent and the Grenadines where he received his early education. He joined his parents in England as a young man. He attended Newbattle Abbey College, University of Essex and London School of Economics and Political Science. He held many senior positions in government and the private sector. He is widely traveled and writes poetry for hobby. He is interested in the roles we play in the circle of life. He translates history into a poetic art form. He narrates survival activities and the purpose of existence, actions and interactions.