19 Mar #RRBC #MARCH” SPOTLIGHT” #Author, Robbie Cheadle @bakeandwrite @RRBC_Org #RRBCSA
Open a new door, a collection of poems
It is my pleasure to feature the South African author, Robbie Cheadle, as part of the #RRBC #MARCH” SPOTLIGHT” #Author blog tour. Robbie Cheadle is the author of Open a New Door: A Collection of Poems. Below is her guest blog, youtube reading, book blurb, and author bio.
BLOG POST:
A sister is … is my first attempt at a metaphorical poem where every line of the poem compares the opening person or item to something else. I had great fun composing this poem about my sisters and our relationships.
About A sister is …
A sister is… is the first metaphorical poem I ever attempted. My son, Gregory, learned about this type of poem at school and I watched him write his one for a school assignment with great interest. My sister’s 40th birthday was approaching at the time and I penned this poem to share at the event. It was a lovely way of expressing the conflicting thoughts and feelings experienced by four sisters.
A sister is …
| a thief, stealing attention that is rightfully yours; | a port in a storm, when your house of cards falls; |
| a fountain of knowledge – your problems, not hers;
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a megaphone whose voice is louder than yours; |
| an expert on everything you try for the first time; | a comedian who’ll dance and make you laugh till you cry;
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| a clothes horse, ‘specially when she’s borrowed your clothes;
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a home where your children are always welcome; |
| a confidant with whom you share secrets and hopes;
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a purse to help you out of a bind; |
| a competitor who always shines brighter than you;
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an advisor when your spirit is battered and bruised; |
| a shoulder to cry on when life lets you down;
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a beauty queen, who’s face is fairer than yours; |
| a diary of shared memories, the old and the new;
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a voice of reason, when yours has taken a day off; |
| a provider of wine, in good times and bad; | an embarrassment who recalls your drunken antics;
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| an artist, who’ll make up your face, if you beg; | the best thing anyone could ask for. |
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BOOK BLURB:
Open a New Door is a poetic peep into the life of poet, Robbie Cheadle, who lives in South Africa.
The book is divided into four categories: God bless Africa, God bless my family and friends, God bless me and God bless corporates and work. Each part is sub-divided into the good, the bad and the ugly of the two poets’ experiences, presented in rhyming verse, free-style, haiku and tanka, in each of these categories and include colourful depictions of the poet’s thoughts and emotions.
The purpose of this book of poetry is encapsulated in the following tanka and haiku poems:
What drives me to write?
To share my innermost thoughts
The answer is clear
It’s my personal attempt
To make some sense of this world.
Inspiration blossoms
Like the unfurling petals
Of the Desert Rose
AUTHOR BIO:
Roberta Eaton Cheadle has published nine children’s books under the name of Robbie Cheadle. She has branched into writing for adults and young adults and, in order to clearly separate her children’s books from her adult books, is writing for older readers under the name Roberta Eaton Cheadle. Roberta Eaton Cheadle has published two novels for YA and adult readers and has contributed to seven anthologies.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Robbie Cheadle
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Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 11:59h, 19 MarchHi Linnea, thank you for hosting me today with this post. I really appreciate it.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 13:02h, 19 MarchHi Robbie–It was a pleasure to feature you as an author as part of the blog tour. I’ve really enjoyed your poetry during the blog tour and have learned more about the various types of poetry. I’ve never seen the format of a metaphorical poem but found it to be an interesting format. It’s been fun to get to know you more as an author.
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 07:20h, 20 MarchHI Linnea, I had a lot of fun writing this poem and have subsequently written a few more along these lines. It is a nice way to express thoughts about certain situations.
Linda Mims
Posted at 12:30h, 19 MarchI enjoyed learning about a metaphorical poem. There seem to be many new styles. For example, tanka. I don’t remember that one. However, I loved it. Thanks for hosting, Linnea!
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 13:05h, 19 MarchThank, you, Linda, for visiting and commenting on the metaphorical poem by Robbie. It has been fun learning more about the different styles of poetry as part of this blog tour. Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 07:21h, 20 MarchHi LInda, lovely to see you here. I hadn’t heard of this form of poetry either, but I find it rather interesting and challenging.
Yvette M Calleiro
Posted at 07:06h, 20 MarchLove it, Robbie! My sister is all these things and then some. Wonderful poem! Thanks for hosting today, Linnea! 🙂
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 12:49h, 20 MarchThank you, Yvette, for visiting and comment on Robbie’s poem. I have two sisters and Robbie’s poem rang true for me. Have a lovely weekend!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:21h, 21 MarchHi Yvette, I have three sisters and they are all great. I am lucky that they all live close by and I see them often. We were quite competitive when we were younger.
Patty Perrin
Posted at 12:22h, 20 MarchSisters are certainly all that, Robbie, and I love your metaphorical poem! Thank you for hosting, Linnea!
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 12:48h, 20 MarchThank you, Patty, for visiting and commenting. I also loved Robbie’s metamorphorical poem. Have a lovely weekend!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:19h, 21 MarchThank you, Patty, I’m glad you enjoyed my overview of sisters.
Bette A Stevens
Posted at 13:31h, 20 MarchAnother shining star, Robbie! I love your reading of “A Sister Is…” Reminds me so much of my own sister, who is also my best friend. Thanks for shining the light on Robbie today, Linnea!
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 22:39h, 20 MarchThank you, Bette, for visiting and commenting on Robbie’s post as part of the blog tour. I agree that the poem about sisters was special and reminded me of my two sisters. Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:22h, 21 MarchHi Bette, I am delighted this poem resonates with you. We are lucky to have our wonderful sisters. I have three.
Jan Sikes
Posted at 17:05h, 21 MarchAnother outstanding poem! I love these metaphorical comparisons, Robbie! And I love hearing you read the poem! Thank you for hosting, Linnea!
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:06h, 22 MarchHi Jan–Thank you for visiting and commenting on Robbie’s metaphorical poem. I’ve also enjoyed Robbie reading her poems in the blog tour. Hope you have a lovely week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:19h, 29 MarchHi Jan, I’m glad you enjoyed this style of poem. I enjoyed writing it.
Maura Beth Brennan
Posted at 09:41h, 22 MarchThank you Linnea for hosting Robbie on your blog. Robbie, I so enjoyed reading your featured poems. I don’t have a sister, but your words in “A Sister Is” made me wish that I did! I look forward to reading your book. Good luck on your tour and with your latest book!
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:08h, 22 MarchHi Maura Beth–Thank you for visiting and commenting on Robbie’s post as part of the blog tour. It’s been a pleasure to host such a talented author such as Robbie Cheadle in her blog tour. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:20h, 29 MarchHi Maura Beth, I am very lucky as I have three wonderful sisters. I’m glad you enjoyed this poem about the relationships between sisters.
Annette R Aben
Posted at 13:04h, 22 MarchLovely! My sister IS the best thing I could ever ask for. Carry on, Robbie!!
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 13:07h, 22 MarchHi Annette–Thank you for visiting and commenting on Robbie’s post. As I have two sisters, the poem about sisters also resonated with me. Have a lovely week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:21h, 29 MarchThank you, Annette, from what I’ve heard about your sister, she is a wonderful person and a great artist too.
Frank Hubeny
Posted at 13:59h, 22 MarchI especially liked her being compared to a diary of shared memories.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:21h, 23 MarchHi Frank–Thank you for visiting and leaving your comment on what most resonated with you from Robbie’s poem. Hope you have a lovely week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:22h, 29 MarchHi Frank, it is rather amazing how your sisters remember everything you’ve ever done. Thanks for visiting.
Jill Weatherholt
Posted at 14:02h, 22 MarchSuch a beautiful poem, Robbie. Thank you for sharing it with us, Linnea.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:15h, 23 MarchHi Jill–Thank you for visiting and sharing your comments regarding Robbie’s poem. It is a pleasure to highlight such talented authors such as Robbie Cheadle.
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:23h, 29 MarchThank you, Jill. I appreciate all your support of this tour.
Michael
Posted at 16:20h, 22 MarchGreat smiling! As I thought it would, Robbie! You are an honest soul and make no secret of your thoughts, also for teaching purposes! 😉 A wonderful poem! Michael
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:30h, 23 MarchThank you, Michael, for visiting and leaving your gracious comment regarding Robbie’s poem. This was definitely a poem that resonated with me and others who have commented on the post. Have a wonderful week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:24h, 29 MarchHi Michael, thank you, that is a lovely comment. Have a great new week.
Elizabeth Gauffreau
Posted at 16:41h, 22 MarchI enjoyed your poem, Robbie. It reminded me of my mother, who had a twin sister. I kept asking for a little sister when I was a kid, and her response was be thankful you have a brother.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:29h, 23 MarchHi Elizabeth–Thank you for visiting and sharing your comment about your mother’s twin sister. It made me chuckle that she told you to be thankful that had a little brother. Have a lovely week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:25h, 29 MarchHi Liz, your mother’s comment made me laugh. I adored my three younger sisters, they were my living dolls.
Teri Polen
Posted at 16:52h, 22 MarchI’m not familiar with this style of poetry – but then I don’t know much about poetry. But I do know I enjoyed this.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:20h, 23 MarchHi Teri–Thank you for visiting and commenting on Robbie’s metaphorical poem. I was also unaware of this style, but I enjoyed how it resonated with me. Have a lovely week.
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:26h, 29 MarchHi Teri, I don’t think it is a well known style of poetry, I learned about it form my son’s poetry textbook. This style is lots of fun to write.
Teagan R. Geneviene
Posted at 07:43h, 23 MarchThis is such a wonderful example of Robbie’s poetry. The polarity is so honest, but I can feel the love that laces the words together. Hugs on the wing.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:17h, 23 MarchThank you, Teagan, for visiting and sharing your comments about Robbie’s poetry. I love the quote, “Hugs on the Wing.” Have a lovely week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:27h, 29 MarchHi Teagan, what a wonderful comment. Thank you for listening and commenting here.
Jacqui
Posted at 07:45h, 23 MarchWhat a lovely poem. I have two sisters and recognized them in many of your comments. The beauty queen–that’s my older one. Mostly in her mind as it turned out!
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 10:16h, 23 MarchHi Jacqui–Thank you for visiting and commenting on Robbie’s poem. The lines also resonated with me as I also have two sisters. Have a wonderful week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:29h, 29 MarchThat is funny, Jacqui. My three sisters are all gorgeous and glamorous. I am very conservative by comparison.
Shirley Harris-Slaughter
Posted at 14:58h, 25 MarchHi Robbie, I’m glad to see that your poetry offers meaning to a meaningful life. Yours! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Linnea for hosting.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 15:25h, 26 MarchThank, you, Shirley, for visiting and commenting on RRBC featured author, Robbie Cheadle. Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:30h, 29 MarchHI Shirley, I am very fortunate to have three amazing sisters. It was lots of fun growing up in a house with so many girls all doing fun things together.
Luciana
Posted at 00:43h, 28 MarchHi Robbie and Linnea,
I have two sisters and your poem, Robbie, certainly sums up my relationship with them and who they are. A gorgeous poem, thank you for sharing.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 13:00h, 28 MarchHi Luciana–Thank you for visiting and commenting on Robbie’s poem. I also have two sisters who are very different. One is seventeen years older than me and the other is one year younger than me. Before elementary school, I didn’t even realize that I was related to my older sister because she married at 18 years old and had left the house. However, I now feel close to both of them. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Robbie Cheadle
Posted at 12:31h, 29 MarchHi Luciana, thank you for your lovely comment. I am delighted you enjoyed this poem.
Joy Lo-Bamijoko
Posted at 11:20h, 30 MarchRobbie, I had to listen to the trailer with you reading this poem for me to understand it. It is beautiful!. I have already bought my own copy of Open A New Door book, and I will find a time to savor it. Thank you,, Linnea , for hosting her.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 16:01h, 01 AprilHi Joy–Thank you for visiting and commenting on Robbie Cheadle’s post. I also enjoy listing to Robbie read her beautiful poetry. Hope you have a lovely week!