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Books
· A NEW RACE OF HuMANS

· Between the Cracks

· A Monumental Journey - first edition cover

· Beyond Understanding

· The Underground River

· In Search of the First Tribe

· A Monumental Journey - 3rd Edition


Short Stories
· Rejected (a curse or a blessing)

· The Visions of Saoirse Gilbride....

· An Irresistible Transformation...

· Surfing on Silent Skies...

· Doorway...

· The Strange Case of Kicky Cano...

· A Matter of Perspective 2...

· A Surprising Discovery....

· 10 North Waverly Place...

· Old Friendships (not forgotten)


Articles
· Thanks Giving...

· Kennedy and Lincoln...

· The Art of Poetic Prose...

· What Makes a Poet Authentic...

· Paul Harvey’s ‘If I Were The Devil’ transcript- 1965

· Direct Characterization

· Aphorisms (a collection)

· Hey Cortana...(2019)

· Origin, or Destiny?

· Stream of Consciousness


Poetry
· When the Heart is Flawed...

· Catching Happiness...

· The Fragments of Hatred...

· 'Malama Ka Aina'...

· On Open Wings...

· Generations....

· Dewdrops....

· A Gradual Decline…

· Like Wildflowers and Weeds…

· In Nature’s Design…

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Down Shadow Silent Streets....

by Richard Lloyd Cederberg — Read all 280 poems by Richard Lloyd Cederberg

There are cracks in all things human. It’s how the Light gets in. “The world breaks everyone. And afterwards, some are strong at the broken places.” Ernest Hemingway. The early years. Biographic.

Monday, January 9, 2023


Poem Artwork
I felt reborn in
this ancient place,
it embraced me as a
newborn embraces life.
For a time, I sought Truth
in wayward ways, and silently
my life floundered in dark shadows.
Around me, like an oasis in barren soil,
I DREAMED. Down Shadow Silent Streets
I SEARCHED. In the mangled hours of struggling,
I BECAME a mountain with hopes
and dreams cradled against my breast. In
my quest for purpose, and to find where I fit in,
I found my heart quickened only with the thought
that my life could be something more than commonplace…
.
© richard lloyd cederberg
2023
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Though struggling is not the identity, the reward of reaching a goal is not as great without the struggle. Along the way, we must learn to live while we struggle, such that anyone who sees you, who reads your words, who breaks bread with you, or partakes of your spiritual gifts, can separate the struggle from your life.

         A NEW RACE OF HuMANS



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Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on March 1, 2023
'HE' FINDS US EVERYWHERE. HOW OFTEN I REMINISCE ON HOW LONG 'HE' WAITED AND HOW DEEPLY 'HE' DUG INTO THE STENCH OF THAT MIRY PLACE...AND PULLED ME OUT. I AM GRATEFUL AND THEREFORE HAVE HOPE FOR THOSE STILL LOST, BUT ARE STILL HERE, AND UNDOUBTEDLY STILL SO LOVED...YET TO BE FOUND. FOR WHILE THERE IS LIFE, THERE IS HOPE AND IT'S NOT LIKE 'HE' DOESN'T KNOW WHERE THEY ARE, BUT 'HIS' TIMING...IS 'HIS' TIMING. AMEN. A POWERFUL WORK TO WHICH...ALL WHO KNOW...CAN RELATE. I WILL KEEP THIS ONE, THANK YOU FOR SHARING, RICHARD. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on January 10, 2023
Very beautifully written to describe the path taken by you and perhaps, many others. There are innuendos of it being partially mental rather than physical. Particularly the metaphor of "cracks of light" being inspiration coming through the darkness of mundane existence.

Ron

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on January 10, 2023
An eloquent poetic rendering of the struggles people have in life, as a part of life, and how we address them. Inspirational and profound.

Reviewed by JoAnne Cromp (Reader)
Reviewed on January 9, 2023
Bravo Richard,
I absolutely 100% relate to those feelings because I feel I've been there. I'm a deep thinker on several levels. Our lives on earth are ever evolving / shedding the old bringing in newness. Life is a bit surprising to say the least and we are ever asking at times, why doesn't things change and then BOOM!!!!!! Massive unforeseen evolution gives you a fresh crisp revelation ..! I have studied my life in every sense and have come to the realization I've not been guided by my self but by Almighty God UNKNOWINGLY!!! Ive sworn it was me guiding my evolution foot steps but He appointed me and knew me before the womb and had me meet certain people and have certain people come in my life. It's never in vein and always in the end to glorify Him, and bring others to Him. He is absolutely leading us.. That is what is so mind boggling. He is above time, space, world rulers, wall street rulers, all principalities, longitude, latitude, name it, He is above all and He is guiding His children. But what i want to achieve is how I have loved and given service to His beloveds and taught them His love. Powerful words of reflection in this pen of yours !


Reviewed by Mystic Rose
Reviewed on January 9, 2023
It always is more than common its just that sometimes we do not become aware of it until later in life, very deep thoughts well penned and very easily delved into thankyou for sharing dear Richard.


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