"Behind Closed Doors, A Collection Of Unusual Poems" WordCrafter Book Blog Tour – Day 5 + My #Review

 

It's day five of the "Behind Closed Doors" blog tour, which means it's my stop on the tour.  And, today I have a guest post for you from the author, Robbie Cheadle.  So, over to you, Robbi.

 

 

I have always believed that people need time to daydream and just watch the clouds floating past and changing shape, to create. One of the problems with our modern lifestyles is that we are just to busy all the time. We rush from one activity to the next, and cram as much as possible into every waking minute of our lives in an attempt to get done everything we think we must do.

By doing this and not allowing our minds time to float freely, we supress our creativity and prevent those amazing leaps of logic mixed with the impossible that have allowed humanity to progress from one generation to the next. Sometimes our progress has been made in such giant steps we are left reeling in surprise.

This poem, Can you see the butterflies? is about letting go and finding time to relax and spin creatives webs.

Can you see the butterflies?

Can you see the butterflies?

Bright splashes of vibrancy

daubs of colour

against an azure sky.

 

Can you see the butterflies?

On near transparent wings

they flutter and fly

deliciously light on the breeze.

 

Can you see the butterflies?

A cloud of beauty

acting as one

a gossamer pool of delight.

 

I can see the butterflies

through half closed eyes

my dreams form shapes

with fluttering wings.

 

I can see the butterflies

as they develop in my mind

elusive thoughts grow wings

and they fly.

If you prefer to listen to me reading this poem, you can find it on my Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhxR7czXGZw

Do you fit time to daydream into your busy life? Let me know in the comments.

Book blurb

 

What goes on behind closed doors: in the boardroom, after death, in the home, during lockdown, and in nature? This collection of poems, ranging from rhyming verse to twisted nursery rhymes, captures the emotions and thoughts people hide behind the masks they present to the world.

 

                                                                                          What thoughts are hidden

                                                                                          Behind her immobile face

                                                                                             Quite expressionless

                                                                                           Eyes cold and indifferent

                                                                                          Scrutinising me – hawk like

 

This book includes some of Robbie Cheadle's spectacular fondant art and cakes.

Robbie Cheadle author bio

 

Robbie Cheadle is a South African children's author and poet with 9 children’s books and 1 poetry book.

The 7 Sir Chocolate children's picture books, co-authored by Robbie and Michael Cheadle, are written in sweet, short rhymes which are easy for young children to follow and are illustrated with pictures of delicious cakes and cake decorations. Each book also includes simple recipes or biscuit art directions which children can make under adult supervision.

Robbie has also published 2 books for older children which incorporate recipes that are relevant to the storylines.

Robbie has 2 adult novels in the paranormal historical and supernatural fantasy genres published under the name Roberta Eaton Cheadle. She also has short stories in the horror and paranormal genre and poems included in several anthologies.

Robbie writes a monthly series for https://writingtoberead.com called Growing Bookworms. This series discusses different topics relating to the benefits of reading to children.

Robbie has a blog, https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.... where she shares book reviews, recipes, author interviews, and poetry.

Social Media Robbie Cheadle

Robbie Cheadle

Website

https://www.robbiecheadle.co.za/

Blog

https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/

TSL Books Author Page

https://tslbooks.uk/robbie-cheadle/

Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15584446.Robbie_Cheadle

Twitter

https://twitter.com/bakeandwrite

Purchase links

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BBR94NC

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behind-Closed-Doors-Robbie-Cheadle/dp/B099C8R3T4

 

 

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I read this book a few days ago, so thought I'd include my review in today's post. So, here it is:

Behind Closed Doors by Robbie Cheadle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I'm reviewing a book of poetry, I try to pick a poem or two to mention. Ones that stuck out for me as being the b est of the collection. But I'm finding that task impossible in this case, since each poem was fantastic in its own way, and I simply can not decide on a favourite. In short, this is an excellent collection of poems, which I highly recommend.

View all my reviews

 

 

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Check out the other posts in this tour:

 

Aug. 23 – Writing to be Read – Intro./Guest Post

http://writingtoberead.com/2021/08/23/welcome-to-the-wordcrafter-behind-closed-doors-book-blog-tour/

 

Aug. 24 – Undawnted – Review

http://www.undawnted.com/2021/08/wordcrafter-blog-tour-robbie-cheadles.html

Guest post

http://writingtoberead.com/2021/08/24/day-2-wordcrafter-behind-closed-doors-book-blog-tour/

 

Aug. 25 – This is my Truth Now - Guest Post/Review

https://thisismytruthnow.com/2021/08/25/blog-tour-behind-closed-doors-by-robbie-cheadle-w-review-guest-post/

 

Aug. 26 – The Showers of Blessings – Guest Post/Review

https://theshowersofblessings.com/2021/08/25/blog-tour-behind-closed-doors-a-collection-of-unusual-poems-by-robbie-cheadle/