Cheri's Poetry Page

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Hi! I'm Cheri Neuman Herald. I love reading, writing, sharing, and promoting poetry. I am a member of Sunshine Poets in Crystal River, Fl., a non-profit poetry organization dedicated to the writing and promotion of poetry. I am a former editor of the Florida State Poets Association annual anthology. FSPA is a state org. with the same aim, and membership in Sunshine includes membership in the state organization. In turn, FSPA members belong to a national organization: The National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). This site contains selected archived poems; for my current writings, visit me at my Xanga Web-Log: http://www.xanga.com/home.asp?user=Cheri_Herald

Featured Poem Clearer Water Slipping from the last turbid days of summer into the first clearing days of fall I wished upon my fading garden I'd planted more flowers tended them better enjoyed them more, regretted my lack of zinnias. Just beyond I spotted the otters playing carelessly after the rain in the canal chasing minnows or each other with equal zest oblivious to my flowers and me. One big old fat one still sleek as spring eased onto the dock spent thirty minutes instructing me how to properly crack and savor today's crab bit by succulent bit, lazily slid deep into clearer water leaving me blue bits of shell as a reminder. I worked them around the blooms anticipating zinnias. Published Anthology 17 FSPA-1999 Archives Sproul Plaza Morning Ties That Bind Blackwater Canal I Swear black cat View my guestbook! Links Florida State Poets Association The Word Shop Digits.com My Other Page