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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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After the Rain (together)

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

After the rain they shared together as a river flows, carried along by the surprise of its own unfolding. Ekphrasis

Thursday, February 2, 2023


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Ever assured,
love drew
him
into her
restless flame,
as they strolled
pleasantly together
for a while, arm in arm,
on rain-soaked sidewalks,
as a waning pall of rainfall
formed vaporous halos ‘round
the coruscation of streetlights…
.
And at first they
shared secrets softly
in hushed tones as
a glow of lamplight
sent them searching
for songs unsung,
for wonders unseen,
for truths unspoken,
in eager whispers,
two yielding hearts
soaring together on
undulant wings….
.
And they spoke
earnestly for a while,
of life, and of eternity,
as a vision came
up before their eyes,
of that blessed moment
when graves would become gardens,
as those asleep in Truth, or still alive,
would be caught up into a Great Light….
.
Ever assured,
Agape drew
their hearts deeper,
as they pressed on through
evening’s radiant mist, over
reflections, and fields of silhouette,
in contentment, as the heart of two flames
grew stronger together than apart….
.
© richard lloyd cederberg
2023
    A NEW RACE OF HuMANS



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Reviewed on March 23, 2023
This is an incredible glimpse of a real and lasting love. What a poem! Your work is always top shelf, Richard.

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on March 1, 2023
AND, INDEED...THIS IS WHERE TRUE COMPANIONSHIP/LOVE BEGINS; TWO HEARTS JOINED IN THE ADMIRATION AND MAJESTY OF THE 'PROMISE' THAT IS TO COME...AFTER THE RAIN. AMEN. WOW...JUST BEAUTIFUL RICHARD! ALMOST LIKE A FAIRY TALE BUT, FOR THOSE WHO 'KNOW' THAT WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE...A 'SOLID' BEGINNING. I WILL KEEP THIS AND THANK YOU! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Diana Wiles
Reviewed on February 17, 2023
I absolutely loved reading this beautiful poem,
and I absolutely loved the picture chosen too…
The atmosphere you created was utterly magical…
So amazing how a rainy evening together can transform
thoughts, feelings and deep intimacies…
The whole effect I found totally mesmerising…
Great work Richard…

Diana…🍃

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on February 4, 2023
An intimate, touching and emotive inside view of what can go on between two lovers in the aftermath of a rainstorm strolling under the street lights. Beautifully rendered.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on February 3, 2023
Truly romantic. There is nothing like walking through a misty or rainy night when all the lights are reflected off the water and two hearts are warmly, arm and arm on a promenade.

Ron

Reviewed by Mystic Rose
Reviewed on February 2, 2023
As a voyeur I can envision this beautiful tender moment, beneath the lights of love, two heart comunioning together. You have a special way
of turning poetry into a realistic story, love this

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe
Reviewed on February 2, 2023
Atmospheric love poetry at it's best.

Reviewed by JoAnne Cromp (Reader)
Reviewed on February 2, 2023
A profound celebration of two spirits...Incredibly beautiful prolific imagery Richard!! Transcending all endless eternity ):

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on February 2, 2023
An altogether memorable piece of writing. Your pacing of new impressions was perfect as a build to the end. Original romantic work today is difficult to find, given the malady of imitation and formula writing is more pervasive now than ever in my experience of editing and proofing 4 or 5 books a month for the past 15 years. Yes, I would mark this as one of your best. Kudos.


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