Maria Aduke Alabi

Maria Aduke Alabi

About

Maria Aduke Alabi, was born on August 22, 1977, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She holds a degree in Accounting and business management and several studies related to the art of writing fiction and poetry. A folklorist by passion, author and photographer, besides being a mother, wife, an entrepreneur, founder of Rentaino srl., Quisqueyana Press and Juzt2Imprez.

Write poetry since he was 9 years old. Most of her work some publish and others in preparation range from poetry, novels, spiritual writing, compilations, research, and Dominican Republic’s folks. So far, she has published two poetry books called "Voz de la Nostalgia" and “Versos en Matices” and the volume I (of 7) of a collection of Dominican Folk children songs named “Doña Semana”, and a children book named “Llueve, Llueve”  also has some poems published in several anthologies. Winner and finalist of several literary competitions. 

Current board member of different non-profit organizations in San Diego and Nigeria. Has been part of Poets and Writers associations in the Dominican Republic and the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures.

A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)

A Dime Is a Sign: Poems of Love and Loss (Feelings Into Words)

0.0
0 ratings

Description

<p>A psychic medium once said that if you find a random dime, it is a sign that someone that you have loved and lost is thinking of you.</p><p><strong>A Dime is a Sign Through Time</strong></p><p><em>If you find a dime, </em></p><p><em>You will know that I'm</em></p><p><em>Sending thoughts of love</em></p><p><em>Through the veil of time.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Ten cents with a silver shine, </em></p><p><em>A sense sent you to help remind</em></p><p><em>That someone who left you behind</em></p><p><em>Is always living in your mind.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Sending love and vibes, </em></p><p><em>Felt as psychic sighs ...</em></p><p><em>The ones that you miss, </em></p><p><em>Send you a kiss ...</em></p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon's second book of poetry contains messages written through the years in poetic form that put feelings into words. As a teacher, many of her poems helped counsel troubled teens and friends.</p><p>There are three sections in the book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets, while some are just playing with words!</p><p>Hopefully, this is also a book of healing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of ten, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's books, plus a recent award-winning book of poetry <em>(A Penny for Your Thoughts), </em>which together have received 63 national and international book awards since 2011. She also wrote seven published plays for elementary school children that have been performed in over 25 countries. Most of her children's books emphasize consideration for others. Married for 58 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, and sharing her books along the way!</p><p> </p>

Story Behind The Book

Reviews