Cassandra Reiman Burbank, Illinois

I have been entering poetry contests since May 1996. The National Library of Poetry has awarded me The Editor's Choice Award. I have also become a Distinguished member of the International Society of Poets. My first collection of poetry will be published soon. It will be entitled Glimmer of Hope. I am also an inventor and received my first patent last October. I also used to sketch drawings when I was younger, so I plan to pursue that again. My life has always been chaotic. I believe poetry has become an inner outlet for me.

My Mother and I Half Creator of my life Gentle to the touch to soothe my wounds Taught me to walk and grow through the years Stayed by me to comfort, if I were afraid Arguments ensue as adolescence arrives Trying desperately to be understood Promises broken with deceitful lies And draws a line between us Years pass as adulthood approaches I set aside my pride of heart and reach out for her Now I can't Now she is gone.

End to Life and Life to Come Thunderous mountains brought forth from slumber. Clashing on air in the midnight mists of souls Spiral to the depths of the earth Seek the mother to grasp the answers Instill she has the questions pondered Never ending whispers amongst the winds Embraced by the musical tenors of every season Fiery skies rape the sleeping beauty All is in a tither, patiently awaiting solace Come it will, when the heavens divide the earth Maker of life shield the eyes of the innocents Twisted agony ceases this day Exodus has come No more worship to life

Tapestry of Evil Sinister craving pierce within Wicked humans laugh no more Tantalized too long from temptations Ready knife thrust, to carve the soul Mortal cry from fleshless bodies Clawing their way to the ground above The heavens weep for the children gone Wings of heaven burst into flames Saviours' love dies today Choices fed the evil side Shrieks of terror swallow the night Demons dance to their Master's victory Turning back is now forgotten Welcome to the Kingdom of Hell

All poems Copyright © 1996 Cassandra Reiman. All rights reserved.