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    Inside My Heart a Fire Is Always Burning
    Inside My Heart a Fire Is Always Burning
    Inside My Heart a Fire Is Always Burning
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    Inside My Heart a Fire Is Always Burning

    By Stanley R. From

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    One of the biggest challenges in life is to develop the ability to deal with frustration; to tolerate disappointment, and to draw from such experience a positive result. Millions of people face disappointment every day. Friendships evaporate overnight, job promotions are extended to others, continuous efforts to connect with available women end in rejection and inner emotional turmoil. College applications end in polite; Thank you for contacting us rebuttals, neighbors become less hospitable over local issues, and children clash with parents over numerous issues concerning growth and maturation. People look to their local pharmacies for miracle cures, seek out skilled therapists upon which to share their numerous anxieties, or relate to close friends; sworn to secrecy; their doubts, sufferings, and apprehensive feelings about the future. Improvement comes about only through change; a realization that the status quo doesnt bring about the required results anymore. People have different viewpoints on change. Some fear it completely; some accept it conditionally; some embrace it completely; while others navigate along a path of partial acceptance until the day finally arrives when they become masters of the situation. People often misunderstand the actions of others, run away from responsibility, or find themselves in total isolation due to medical problems not discovered at an early age of their development. Change occurs in everyones life to a degree. Frustration is the emotional barrier which motivates or defeats the personal desire for fulfillment. Compositions in this book deal with the challenges of life. Many roads are available. Some are traveled on more than others. Let us begin the journey.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJun 23, 2011
    ISBN9781456746667
    Inside My Heart a Fire Is Always Burning
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    Stanley R. From

    Born and raised in the state of New Jersey Stanley Richard From is proud and honored to be able to successfully complete his fifth book of poetic verse for a politely interested reading public. Receiving a BA in History from Murray State University located at Murray, Kentucky in 1970 and a MA in History from Seton Hall University located at South Orange, New Jersey in 1980 the author has set out on a personal eight year journey of growth and development. His compositions continue to reflect upon personal experiences as well as those of noteworthy importance in the world at large. Moments of pain and joy reflect the continuing trend that life at its best does not deserve a vote of complacency; whereas life at its worst does not deserve an early exit due to the inability to cope with the mounting pressures reflected in a social, work, or family environment. Coping mechanisms are always available; especially if pen and paper are nearby and an idea takes shape inside the author’s intellectual capacity. Writing is a great form of therapy for those so inclined to deal with sometimes overwhelming challenges of every day life. For the reading public constantly looking for answers; I submit forth my fifth volume for their careful, attentive evaluation and acceptance.

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      Inside My Heart a Fire Is Always Burning - Stanley R. From

      AuthorHouse™

      1663 Liberty Drive

      Bloomington, IN 47403

      www.authorhouse.com

      Phone: 1-800-839-8640

      © 2011 Stanley R. From. All Rights Reserved

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      First published by AuthorHouse 02/14/2011

      ISBN: 978-1-4567-4666-7 (e)

      ISBN: 978-1-4567-4667-4 (hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4567-4668-1 (sc)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2011902693

      Printed in the United States of America

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Dedication

      To Lillian Roman whose beautiful smile lights up my world every day of the year.

      Forward

      This book reflects upon changing conditions in American Society in the 21st Century. In eras gone by leaders would accept the responsibility placed upon their shoulders by their fellow citizens and promise to do their best reflecting the confidence placed upon them. Now everyone when caught in time of adversity initiates a personal campaign of non involvement placing the blame for failure upon lower level subordinates. These leaders have no respect for people on the lower levels of the economic spectrum; permitting themselves bonuses and fringe benefits for mediocre performance; insisting they are worth the entitlement based upon faulty logic and reasoning. The populace feeling deprived cry out for effective representation in a redress of grievances based upon actions either local, state, or federal in nature. Polarization rather than Cross the aisle cooperation is the mandate of the day. Getting elected is the real challenge; not the job itself. Democracy needs a new rebirth to allow people to reclaim the torch of equality. In the quest the words presented within hopefully will strike a responsive chord.

      Contents

      Seventeen Ware Street

      Take Off The Handcuffs Please

      Sorry I Have To Go

      Not Guilty

      Pessimistic Thoughts

      Something Left Behind

      What Was Really Inside The Tube

      A Bystander Wearing Old Clothes

      The Right Path To Follow

      A Circus Employee On The Highway

      Meeting The Minimum Requirements

      Additional Bleeding

      Ouch!

      Almost Acceptable

      Unable To Come Home Anymore

      Another Grim Reminder

      The Object Of Continuous Female Affection

      While I Was Away

      An Evaporating Friendship

      His Arrow Is Always On Empty

      Two Lights Ignite A Flame

      Opposing Views For The Holidays

      Chasing A Shadow

      Bowling: A Definition Of Life

      The Season Was Over Before It Began

      Fluid Less In Seattle

      Show Me Your Car Fax

      Negativity: The Food Of Separation

      Five Traffic Lights Ahead Of The Crowd

      My Time Is Too Expensive

      Painful Attachment

      Raise Your Hand Up High

      Auto Ownership: A History

      Sixty One Years And Counting

      Reaction Of A Devoted Yankee Fan

      Don’t Bother Me During My Coffee Break

      Another Day Inside The Tunnel

      A House Goes Up In Winter

      Location Of The Gas Tank

      The Three P’s Of Organizational Life

      Architects Of Manipulation

      Playing Taps After Dinner

      An Eerie Resemblance

      One Night Of Sin

      Love Under All Circumstances

      Tears: Always Available If Needed

      In Addition To Prayers On Sunday

      A Security Breach At The Airport

      The Opportunity For Stardom Summons Us Again

      Universal Bonus Check

      The Penske Experience

      Future Destination: Hollywood

      Something To Hide

      His Pen (4/23/1616) Now Forever Silent

      Courtesy Of Lord Stanley

      Irvington, N.J.: Just The Facts Please

      Feeding The Meter

      The Sandwich Generation

      A Winning Philosophy

      Adjectives In The Game Of Love

      Gaining An Edge

      As Time Goes By

      Death Visits Vancouver

      The Gift Of Termination

      Help Is On Its Way

      A Risk Taking Cluster Of Humanity

      The Menu Maker

      Rewards For The Toll Booth Attendant

      In Search Of Redemption

      Yes You Can Go Home Again

      A Kiss From A Stranger

      Television: The Ultimate Enemy Of Unification

      Dog Bites

      A Second Date

      A Picture Paints A Thousand Words

      A Steady Dose Of Stress

      Commitment: The Road To Disappointment

      Commitment: The Road To Success

      Stories Of Endurance

      Journeys Of A Foul Ball

      The Transformation

      Barking Pneumonia

      Complete Chaos On Route 77

      A Racing Pierogi Is Racing No More

      Upside Down Justice

      Separation

      One Big Headache

      A Brown Carpet On The Water

      The Messenger

      Among The Clouds The Sun Found An Opening

      A Sense Of Resignation

      A Sense Of Vitality

      The Wildwood Flu

      Swinging For An Early Vacation

      VIP Treatment

      Dakota Traffic Jam

      Shopping Cart Militia

      Distance Builds Additional Walls Of Isolation

      Initial Romantic Encounter

      Parting Company: Now Or Later

      A Bear Market Fighting Reality

      Where Is My Puppy?

      The Strangest Of The Strange

      Leaving The Neighborhood

      Signed / Sealed / Never Delivered

      A Taser Gun To The Rescue

      Gander Hospitality

      Mutual Assistance

      Unique Dwellings

      Waiting In Line At Port Authority

      A Pool Of Blood

      Almost: After Fifty Five Years

      Volcano Refugees

      Boredom: A Terminal Disease

      Looking For A Sugar Daddy

      A Soft Landing Is Never An Option

      Fan Appreciation

      Back To Russia With An Explanation

      Katyn: The Flower Of A Nation Again

      Falling Petals

      From Obscurity To Alimony

      Too Much Syrup Over My Pancakes

      The Street Below Is My Safety Net

      To Have Or Not To Have

      Confidence Pills

      Only Clowns And Comedians Need Apply

      Having The Time Of My Life

      A Descent Man I Never Wanted To Meet

      Never Too Late

      Our Daily Double

      It’s Raining Again

      What’s Calories Got To Do With It

      Father Time Always Wins

      Written Words For A Grieving Widow

      A Living Witness To National Tragedy

      Body Augmentation Via Caulking Material

      For Snow Lovers Only

      After America’s Votes Have Been Counted

      A Seasonal Mixture

      Just A Blank Piece Of Paper

      A Chocolate Covered Cheeseburger

      A Smaller Big Apple

      Season Ticket Moments Of Arrival And Departure

      Cancellation

      When No News Is Appropriate

      The Photo Says It All

      Too Much Love To Handle

      Forgotten People

      Protecting Our National Treasures

      Working At The Jersey Shore

      The Street Sweeper

      Generation To Generation

      The Bow Wow Palace

      A Casual Affair

      Social Evaporation

      The Life Of Many Parties He Never Attended

      Receiving The Love Of Many Women He Never Really Knew

      A Childhood Education That Fame Forgot

      Forty Years Later I Still Remember

      Too Hot In The City

      Welcome To The League Rook

      A Roommate In My Life

      Leaving Food On My Plate

      The 26th Man

      Captivity To Celebrity Status

      A Sweet Education

      Thank God For Dead Soldiers

      Perfect Feet

      The Birth Of Money

      Before The Rescue And After

      The Bravest Of The Brave

      A No Win Situation

      A Gecko Named Stanley

      Carrying Herself Across A Threshold Of Non Acceptance

      Not Really Excited About Jury Duty

      Saying Goodbye To A piece Of History

      The Other Side Of The Coin

      Air Passenger Safety Compromised

      A Missing Shopping Cart

      Turning The Page On Abnormal Behavior

      Wanted: One Good Roommate

      Under The Influence Of Darkness

      Falling Off Mount Olympus

      Hope In Diamond Form

      Helping Myself To Your Valuables

      Searching For An Eye

      A 1977 Dump Truck I Call Home

      In Defense Of The Death Penalty

      Destroying The Spirit Of Christmas

      In Search Of Victory: How Low Can You Go

      Self Appointed Peacemaker

      Traumatizing The Neighbors At Christmas

      An Overdose Of Friendship

      Canine Multiplication

      One Of Many / One Of A Few

      Holiday Approval Seeker

      Irreconcilable Differences

      A Universal Happy New Year

      Even The Gifted Are Sometimes Homeless

      Seventeen Ware Street

      A senior citizen in her view could not believe her eyes

      Finding a friend in the neighborhood with whom to sympathize

      A call was made; uniforms were soon on their way

      When the dust had settled; an entire nation would have their say.

      A noted scholar with a friend found an obstacle to rest and relaxation

      Uninvited guests showed up to question his methods of entry according to his personal observation

      Built in anger rose to the surface as he identified himself with many others who had gone before

      Tools of submission were introduced as hostile spirits united to soar.

      The officer on the scene followed up on the sketchy details of the incoming call

      In his opinion on the incident trying earnestly to keep within boundaries proper and small

      Expected compliance to his inquiries was met with hostile "In Your

      Face" rage

      The hands of equal justice frozen on the barometer of equal opportunity gauge.

      The final question left health care removed from centre court

      The Chief Executive in his response; an out of control raging inferno to report

      The chief characters of this Off Broadway production acting with hostility in search of compromising clues

      A unique idea emerges; a friendly discussion over at my place sharing some frosty brews.

      Take Off The Handcuffs Please

      Getting together with a few friends on a Saturday night date

      My lady friend meanwhile decided to tempt fate

      Another engagement she had in mind for me

      Determining ahead of time my future social destiny.

      Upon hearing of the conflict smoke came out of both my ears

      My fit of anger was met with total silence in the absence of cheers

      She replied; Times in the future will be available for you

      In the spirit of love to me and to me alone you must remain true.

      With reluctance picking up the phone to relate my tale of woe

      Those lucky fellas living independently these battle scenes they never get to know

      The pants living under this roof worn but by one

      Held in check completely under a strong woman’s right thumb.

      Sorry I Have To Go

      Two generations on a trip together in search of a meal to eat

      The guest picking up the tab a most unusual treat

      Sitting at a table as the young waitress came into view

      After ordering our drinks a disappearing act

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