Many of us face feelings of powerlessness, unable to determine our destiny because we are often victims of our negative thoughts. Though we may be trapped in prisons of self-doubt, blind to the power of the possibilities within us, each of us is a work of art in progress, empowered by our dreams and by our visions of what we can achieve. More Reflections Painted in Verse seeks to offer proof that human beings, regardless of their callings in life, respond to the compelling power of the creative voice within them. It reveals poet Malcolm C. Kirwan’s personal perspective on various themes: the fantasies, passions, joys, pain, and intrigue evoked by things romantic; the bonds of love that keep us united as families; the continuing search by persons of color for self-discovery; the power of the mind to define who we are; and the inspiration one can get from looking beyond one’s limitations to one’s possibilities. These verses reflect Kirwan’s life experiences and his urge to contemplate and explore life’s mysteries, portraying a search for self-discovery through the lens of poetry. Inspiring and uplifting, this collection of poetry examines our place on earth, the greater meaning of life and death, and all that happens in between to shape our destiny.