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365
This collection was created from my 2017 New Years Resolution. Seeing and hearing various remarks about the new year being "a clean slate" and that "each day is a new page in life write something fresh" inspired me to vow to write a poem everyday. I do write almost everyday so I challenged myself to collect the very first poem, no matter the topic, as the day's offering. No theme was involved, everything was fair game. I wanted to be able to look back and see if perspectives really do change daily. I offer everyone a ride on this poetic rollercoaster, where life changed at the speed of a turned page.
426 pages, Paperback
Published February 27, 2018
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Cindy J. Smith
11 books200 followersI lived in Avon, NY until I was in college. My family moved to FL and I moved around the eastern US for about 10 years until settling in IN with my husband 17 years ago. We are truck drivers and have seen most of the continental US through work. I have 5 sisters and no brothers. We had one daughter, Jasmine, who passed away and have one granddaughter, Valerie who is now 7. I have written poetry most of my life. I have held many jobs, was a Math Major in college and am a Certified Electronic Technician. I enjoy reading, cooking, taking pictures, and writing.
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March 5, 2018
Cindy J Smith is a talented author her Poetry gives special intensity given to the expression of feelings and thoughts and dreams by the use of distinctive style she has rhythms in her poems it was nicely balance written so beautifully, and with variety of different poems I was captivated by all some were sad, beautiful, some make you smile and touch your heart like this poem
OFFER I put my heart on paper Within the words I write Feelings scratched in ink Hoping to shed some light On the fears in my mind The worries in my soul Seeking out a way to make My broken heart whole I offer them to the world A desperate, silent plea That someone will take the time To understand me.
This was one of my favorite poems don’t get me wrong all of them are amazing they will touch you on so many levels I absolutely recommend this poem book.
OFFER I put my heart on paper Within the words I write Feelings scratched in ink Hoping to shed some light On the fears in my mind The worries in my soul Seeking out a way to make My broken heart whole I offer them to the world A desperate, silent plea That someone will take the time To understand me.
This was one of my favorite poems don’t get me wrong all of them are amazing they will touch you on so many levels I absolutely recommend this poem book.
March 30, 2018
It's no secret that I am a big fan of Cindy J Smith's poetry...she is extremely talented and real!
365 in my opinion is her best book yet! It has everything love, sadness, sarcasm and humor...there really are so many emotions and I think she touches them all, meaning to or not! What a perfect collection of what is quite possibly her heart and soul. How special are we that she is so willing to share them. I have tried to pick a favorite but there are too many to pick just one!
365 in my opinion is her best book yet! It has everything love, sadness, sarcasm and humor...there really are so many emotions and I think she touches them all, meaning to or not! What a perfect collection of what is quite possibly her heart and soul. How special are we that she is so willing to share them. I have tried to pick a favorite but there are too many to pick just one!
March 3, 2018
Cindy J Smith is a talented author her Poetry gives special intensity given to the expression of feelings and thoughts and dreams by the use of distinctive style she has rhythms in her poems it was nicely balance written so beautifully, and with variety of different poems I was captivated by all some were sad, beautiful, some make you smile and touch your heart like this poem
OFFER I put my heart on paper Within the words I write Feelings scratched in ink Hoping to shed some light On the fears in my mind The worries in my soul Seeking out a way to make My broken heart whole I offer them to the world A desperate, silent plea That someone will take the time To understand me.
This was one of my favorite poems don’t get me wrong all of them are amazing they will touch you on so many levels I absolutely recommend this poem book.
OFFER I put my heart on paper Within the words I write Feelings scratched in ink Hoping to shed some light On the fears in my mind The worries in my soul Seeking out a way to make My broken heart whole I offer them to the world A desperate, silent plea That someone will take the time To understand me.
This was one of my favorite poems don’t get me wrong all of them are amazing they will touch you on so many levels I absolutely recommend this poem book.
May 5, 2018
A Soulful Poetry Collection
Cindy J. Smith bares her heart and soul throughout each of the 365 poems in this collection. By her own admission in “Poetry Is”—“Revelations of truth behind the lies/Hope and love given without restraint/Showing the world yourself without disguise.”
Emanating from her soul, first and foremost, one of her recurring themes is that of a vision for a world filled with humanity and friendship to promote peace and love.
There are painful revelations pertaining to self-doubt, betrayal, love, loss, and the roller coaster of life. There are poignant reminders to make time for family and friends before it’s too late. There are personal reflections about celebrating the simple, yet profound pleasures of holidays minus commercialization.
I highly recommend this soulful offering whereby the poet “puts her heart on paper from feelings scratched in ink”.
Cindy J. Smith bares her heart and soul throughout each of the 365 poems in this collection. By her own admission in “Poetry Is”—“Revelations of truth behind the lies/Hope and love given without restraint/Showing the world yourself without disguise.”
Emanating from her soul, first and foremost, one of her recurring themes is that of a vision for a world filled with humanity and friendship to promote peace and love.
There are painful revelations pertaining to self-doubt, betrayal, love, loss, and the roller coaster of life. There are poignant reminders to make time for family and friends before it’s too late. There are personal reflections about celebrating the simple, yet profound pleasures of holidays minus commercialization.
I highly recommend this soulful offering whereby the poet “puts her heart on paper from feelings scratched in ink”.
May 29, 2018
365 by Cindy J. Smith
Cindy J Smith wrote this collection of poems as a one-a-day project, so my intention in reading it was also one-a-day. Nah, that didn't work out for me. Smith is really a master poet and I couldn't stop myself, I finished it in a couple days. Really, though, as with all of my collection of poetry, I just keep going back and picking up new stuff. I can open this book at any time and find new meanings to fir my own situations. This is what Smith does for me, she writes what I can't even express. She gets in my head, and I have made her a place there. She writes the poetry that I share the most, and I really loved this collection.
Cindy J Smith wrote this collection of poems as a one-a-day project, so my intention in reading it was also one-a-day. Nah, that didn't work out for me. Smith is really a master poet and I couldn't stop myself, I finished it in a couple days. Really, though, as with all of my collection of poetry, I just keep going back and picking up new stuff. I can open this book at any time and find new meanings to fir my own situations. This is what Smith does for me, she writes what I can't even express. She gets in my head, and I have made her a place there. She writes the poetry that I share the most, and I really loved this collection.
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