Brenda Sayles

Richmond, VA, USA

Brenda recently started writing poetry! She has a poem, "Why I Cry" to be published by The National Library of Poetry in the book "A Painted Garden." She is pursuing the publication of a collection of poetry recently written entitled, "Feelings Within." Brenda has written several songs to market and is considering writing children's books. Brenda works in the Quality Audit Department at Philip Morris USA, is an active member of her church and she likes music and concerts. She says "writing poetry is a means of expressing feelings, creativity and using imagination." Her writings convey real life situations and words of inspiration! Brenda welcomes letters in care of The International Poetry Hall of Fame, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

My Grandmother

My Grandmother was so sweet and special
She helped everyone and always had a way to care
For everyone who came into her presence
There was an elegant sense of essence.

Her smile was always there
Even when she was in pain that was hard to bear.
She was strong and never gave up
Lord knows, she achieved the winning cup.

She was such a good lady
Gentle, generous, and kind
And she could really cook
By hand, fast without using a recipe book!

No one can ever replace
My Grandmother's face,
Or what she meant to me
And the person I've become to be!

Everything's OK

Everything is going to be okay
After awhile, all the hurt and pain will go away.

Keep your head up and look forward to each day
Thank God that He has chosen you to stay.

Although life is full of mysteries;
And many, many shocking stories.

There still is something positive to be said;
Although you feel disappointed and mad.

Having experienced so many things untold
Being left with a heart so very cold.

You must pave your way and say
Everything will be okay!

Just like the sun shines with many vibrant rays,
By land, air, sea or bay.

You as an individual have vibrant rays that shine
That reflect as you leave the past behind!

Changes We Go Through

The changes we go through
Help us to be
Better persons in the long run.

How could the world and people escalate
Without going through some changes?
You have to go through something

To become a better person
Life's experiences are teaching tools.

Now that you've been through many changes
You'll become that special person
Shaped and created
To do what has to be done!