Poems of Life
Love-Hope-Faith
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In this book, the Author shares her deepest thoughts, memories and experiences with fascinating rhythm and emotional punch to create vibrant, inspiring poetry. With words, she is able to pull the reader into the realm of realism and makes one realize how many universal emotions we all encounter in our daily lives.
With additions and revisions, Mrs. Cleveland has combined her first two series of four POEMS OF LIFE books under one cover. She provides a variation of poems with such magnitude; they challenge all who dare to read them. Somewhere in this book, everyone will find a situation they can relate to:
If I spin you a tale
What will you do?
Read all of my poems
Till you are through?
I dare you to open it...
To read what’s inside
Then answer the question,
From Life can You hide?
Forever Near
Although I am not by your side,
I promise I will always be near.
You can see and feel my presence,
You will know that I am here.
When you see a star, I will be with you.
In each blade of grass, I will be there.
I’ll ride the lightening through the sky.
When it rains, I will be everywhere.
I will be in every rainbow,
In each cloud that passes by.
I will be in every sunset.
I will race the moon across the sky.
I will be in every blossom
In the new leaves upon a tree.
I will surround you with love,
In all that you feel and see.
In the dark of night or light of day,
I am with you in all you do.
I promise to be with you forever.
Death can never keep me from you.
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A NEW READING EXPERIENCE New Author Brings New Life to Poetry This Author takes you on an incredible journey down an exciting and tantalizing path of life that reaches into the innermost secrets of the heart. Traveling through the pages, vivid mental images appear from a breathless array of words to pull one into their depths. A daring experience in reading that will parallel the lives of many, reach into the minds of some, challenge the imagination for others, but will forever remain an unforgettable journey for all. "You are one fine poet, there are so few of you." Phyllis Diller In addition to four published books in the past two years, Mrs. Cleveland has gained international recognition on the poetry world from publication in many anthologies. Her work was recently published in The International Library of Poetry’s Anthology, Poetry’s Elite, the Best Poets of 2000. "Your previously published poems spark the imagination and present the reader with a fresh, unique perspective on life." The International Library of Poetry. RHYMING POEMS TO PULL YOU IN AND CREATE A TIDAL WAVE OF EMOTIONS. IMPRESSIVE READING FOR THE YOUNG, OLD AND IN-BETWEEN
About the Author
Shirley Doreen Cleveland was born and raised in Iowa. A widow, she now resides in Orlando, Florida where she has lived for the past 33 years. In addition to her writing, she is an accomplished lecturer and speaker, and enjoys working with school children to enhance their abilities as future poets. She is currently working on a second series of books with over 350 poems, which she has already written. Mrs. Cleveland has been published in numerous anthologies, magazines and journals, and has received many awards and trophies for her outstanding work. Her poetry was selected for publication in the International Library of Poetry’s Anthology: America at the Millennium, The Best Poems and Poets of the 20th Century. Poems from her Specialty Collection are currently being used in many Hospice and Support Group Programs throughout the country.