Reflections of Life, A Collection of Poetry, Prose and Images, is the debut literary work from new author and poet Mel Brown McGinnis. This compilation takes you on a journey of love, loss and triumph! Reflections is a collection of inspirational poetry, prose and pictures from all over the world taken by the author during her travels, including selections from the author’s photo collection Natural Elements. The poetry, prose and images work together to tell stories of empowering women, finding love after heartbreak, advocating against domestic violence, navigating the political landscape, creating pathways to success from humble beginnings, reveling in a love of sports, and paying tribute to a musical legend! Reflections strives to start the conversation about topics that touch our lives. The end of each chapter contains a list of questions designed to allow the reader to reflect on the topic and encourage action in incorporating plans and healthy behaviors into everyday life and lifestyle changes. This journey may be your story, it may be your mother’s story, or your brother’s story, or your child’s story or your best friend’s story. No matter whose story it may be, Reflections touches on something for everyone!