Ariana R. Cherry: Poet & Artist
Helping others find a light in the darkness
Tune into my most recent poetry podcast episode where I read one of my Halloween tale poems about a lonely lady who hangs out in the forest, searching for a friend to become prey….
“Down below, onto the earthly land,
a long dark haired middle-aged woman
dressed in a red-hooded cape
stands outside an old wooden loft with rusty shutters,
observing the night sky above.
Hidden behind her hood,
is a face, that has been aged way too soon…
Scars from life’s misfortunes written
across her cheeks….”
“Within the depths of our mind, we are battling the duel of light and darkness…good and evil…love and hate…” Between Light and Darkness is Ariana’s most recent collection of poetry… Cherry’s frequent message she delivers throughout her work is, “The journey through the darkness, back into the light.” Her hope is to let others know that they won’t be in that place of darkness for long – that they indeed can reach the light once again…She also wants her readers to know – that – it is okay if they find themselves in that bleak blackness…Sometimes we feel guilty for going to that dark place – but it is necessary to conquer the demons that battle our souls…. Other books that Cherry has written include "Only If" and "Twisted Paths Poetry." Her epic tale, “Only If,” won the “Reader’s Favorite Award” and a 5 star review…and her collection, “Twisted Paths Poetry,” received a 5 star review from Realistic Poetry International. She has been writing ever since she was a child. Some of her inspirations include Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Frost, Stephen King, Emily Dickinson, Christopher Pike and Shel Silverstein. Ariana writes a variety of genres: inspirational, humorous and horror – although writing horror is one of her favorites…. She was 12 years old when she read Poe for the very first time – which inspired her epic poetry tale, “Only If.“ During other parts of her free time, she enjoys taking photos and creating art. Her “day-jobs” include working as a church administrative aide and reporting for a local newspaper. View more posts
Ariana R. Cherry: Poet & Artist