Mary Muhammad

Mary Muhammad

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>

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<p>I have never considered myself a fan of poetry; however “Echoes of an Era” has certainly changed that. Mary Muhammad’s work seems to speak to my very soul. The poetry here, without question, is the voice of the author, but the way it parallels my own life, makes me know that it is truly the voice of the human experience. When she speaks of love and its joy and pain, anyone who has ever been there knows that their heart unfolds the same. It expresses the faith of every faithful human being, knowing that belief in something greater than themselves, somehow give them the strength to hold on in times of trouble to the hope that everything will one day get better. “Love Me More”, says to love something good, for you will give one the strength to love less something that’s not. The quest for us all is to know ourselves and the beauty in that is everyone else can share in that joy too. The understanding is that, as time goes on and the human experience unfolds, not to give up, for with patience the best will find us in the fullness of time.</p> <p>Virgil Hatcher</p> <p>Medical case Manager</p> <p> </p> <p>I believe that Mary has truly shown what true talent she has in this book of wonderful poems that both inspire and teach.</p> <p>Leiegh Hoffner</p> <p> </p>