Shifting Shadows: Reflections in Verse by Benita Glickman is a poignant and evocative collection of poetry that explores life's journey through love, grief, and personal growth. The perceptions and emotions connected to our life's experiences reshape, evolving and transforming over time, especially as we age and gain wisdom. Benita captures these moments of transition with grace, illustrating the fluid nature of our experiences. Each poem carries a piece of her heart. Walk alongside the author as you immerse yourself in her poetry and journey through her verses. You'll find yourself smiling warmly at the dream-like, ethereal images that stir emotions and evoke personal reflections. As heart-warming and heart-wrenching memories resurface, you may even shed a few tears. Ultimately, you'll realize that you aren't alone-we're all interconnected through shared human experiences.

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Benita Glickman is a retired language teacher, mentor, and consultant to Brown University. A member of the Academy of American Poets, she has been widely recognized for her literary excellence, earning numerous poetry awards, including the prestigious Alice Minnie Hertz-Heniger Award for Children's Literature. After the profound loss of her beloved husband, Joseph, Benita found solace in writing, channeling her grief into ten heartfelt memoirs. She has also authored three poetry collections-Echoes in Time: A Collection of Poetic Works; Hearts of Sorrow: A Poetic Odyssey through Grief and Healing; and Ethereal Threads: Weaving Resilience in Poetry, all capturing the emotional depth of love, remembrance, and healing.