About
On September 03, 2010 I was honoured to have been chosen amongst the thousands of applicants to have my poem "No Apologies" from "Poetic Indulgence: Where Poetry Meets Real Life" by the Poetic Institute of Canada to be published into their yearly anthology "Island Myst" and have been graced with the honour of becoming published into The National Library of Canada so that it now remains Canadian history!!! Release is in January 2011. Thanks to all!!! I love rhyme. I adore poetry. I like "real life" experiences. I enjoy all, so I've combined my true life stories both great and shameful into a tell all book of poetry. Raw truth that rhymes. Everyone can relate. Not everything can be fairytales and kisses. I expose it all and make no apologies. Please click on link for a flavour of what is inside the pages.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozeLWIrIdeQ
"An emotional ride. Reading the book invoked emotions from both ends of the spectrum. I got more than I expected, and I highly recommend this to anyone looking for something different."
Soraida Valentine
ABC Television Network
A Penny for Your Thoughts
Description
<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. "As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years."</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love & 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>
Story Behind The Book
Poetry doesn't always mean fairy tales and kisses. We all have our sins and pleasures. After years of appreciating poetry, I decided it was time to write about everyday life situations that all people could relate to. I now share mine with the world. I held nothing back. Bask in the raw truth that we are accustomed and taught to keep hush hush. All real. All true. Poetry about real life situations. Truths,Lies,Scandals,Betrayals, and yes Revenge
Reviews
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;text-align:left;" align="left"><span style="font-size:20pt;color:#444444;"><br /><font face="Tahoma">"Very well written as only someone going through the situation could write.<br />I hope others are encouraged by your words."By David Avery<br />---End Quote---<br /><span> </span><br /><br /></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;text-align:left;" align="left"><span style="font-size:20pt;color:#444444;"><font face="Tahoma">"that was simply gorgeous! very stark and very meaningful. i felt it right in my chest. <br />if this is an example of the kind of poetry you write then i can't wait to get my hands on it. best of luck!"-Sara Lilley--End Quote---</font><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:20pt;"></span></p>
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