Cheryl Anderson

St. Louis, MO

I, Cheryl Anita Anderson, have been an avid reader since the young age of eight, and have read so many fascinating books in my lifetime, now it's time for me to write my own bestseller. Hopefully, that dream will be fulfilled whenever I complete my manuscript entitled, "A Woman Who Fears The Lord Should Be Praised." In the meantime I have been devoted to writing my poetry and maintaining my goals of living successfully. Mind you, success doesn't necessarily mean having financial riches—it's being able to endure the trials and tribulations of life and emerge with your mind and spirit still intact.

BETRAYED

You uphold truth and honesty,
Yet you chose me to deceive.
Your lying, lying and cheating heart
Played me for a fool from the start
My lips and body forever yearning,
While your ugly ways - I'm still learning
Even as the tears fall from my face,
I still long for your warm embrace.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
But, I'm too weary, sad and forlorn.

GENESIS

The Lord is my rock and salvation.
He has never failed me.
But, I can't help feeling neglected -
For in the very beginning
When He first made man.
He saw that he was lonely
Therefore, He made woman.
He saw that that was good,
And the Garden of Eden- Paradise.
True the wicked serpent appeared
Creating much hell on earth
Loneliness and deep despair.
Hardships and long- sufferings.
We have almost reached a new millennium.
But, the same old truths prevail.
Every man wants a woman,
And every woman wants a man.

REFLECTIONS

It has been said - "There is a time to be born
and a time to die."
But, so often we forget - "There is also a
time to live."
Make your most wildest dreams come true.
Always remember to count your blessings.
And appreciate the love of those who truly care.
Love, Compassion, Faith and Courage also play an important part.
So as you travel along your life's path,
Enjoy the journey to the fullest.
And when it becomes time to be called to rest,
Your epitaph will be-
"He/She Lived A Good Life."

Cheryl welcomes letters and creates personalized poems.
You can write to her in care of:
The International Poetry Hall of Fame
1 Poetry Plaza
Owings Mills, MD 21117