Would You Follow?

By Sharlee Cheyenne

Would You Follow? by Sharlee Cheyenne is a poetry collection that dares readers to chase their dreams, believe in life's goodness, and realize God's love for them. In an era where the darkest and grimmest is all that we see on our phones and televisions, these poems present us with light, hope, and joy and challenge us to look for these things in the world around us. With her lovingly crafted words, this young poet urges people to renew their outlook on life and not allow their faith to be crushed by life's trials. While her hopefulness might seem to be naivety to seasoned veterans of life, Sharlee still wants to rekindle the light of belief in anyone who will open their hearts to the idea of hoping again.

As you read these fifty poems, may you also experience the inspiration, excitement, and wonder that comes from choosing to see the light in the world, and may you close this book with a new sense of purpose and hopefulness. May the constant negativity and depression we've come to accept as normal, especially in the last few years, flee from the happiness you find in these pages. If you find yourself blinded to anything but the shadows of life, may you find the courage to let in the sun, embrace hope and salvation in Christ, and follow your dreams with joy in your heart. Everyone has a God-given spark to share with the world! Only one question remains: do you dare to follow the light, even if it leads out of the darkness we've been told to surrender to?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Feb 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9798887517094

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Would You Follow?

Sharlee Cheyenne

ISBN 979-8-88751-708-7 (paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88751-709-4 (digital)

Copyright © 2023 by Sharlee Cheyenne

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, solicit the publisher via the address below.

Christian Faith Publishing

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Table of Contents

Preface

The Sheep

Would You Follow?

Cactus Girl

Lonely Things

Escape Plan

Don't Ask Me Why I Cry

A Prayer for My Heart

I Write of Sunbeams More Than Shadows

To the Writer's Descendant

The Key to Bravery

Consideration

He Fed Him

Did I Not Pray for This?

Play Me a Song

Tommy and Snowbell

Red Azalea

Allegiance

Mississippi Send-Off

Fragile

Little Bowing Bluebell

Wings of Gold and Fire

Liberty

Evergreen

Alongside You

Work Out the Knot

Something That You Choose

A Fragile, Magical Life

Wishing

Hopeless?

Evening Song

The Better Half

Oklahoma Wind

Pray for Him

Rocks in the Sea

Joy Song

Anyone Can Be a Poet

One of Those Days

Here I Am

Carnegie

Stardust Traveler

O Little Chapel

Overheard in Jerusalem

To the Trailblazer

Mistakes

Light Bulbs

I Thank Thee

Ladder to the Stars

A Poem for Hopeless Hearts

I'd Like to Think

Salvation Call

About the Author

Preface

I started writing poetry when I was about eleven or twelve years old. After I was saved at around the same age, I became incredibly inspired by the Psalms, and I began to write more and more about my newfound relationship with God. That is what ultimately opened the door for all my poetry, although I have loved writing in general since I was little. I started my Facebook poetry page on my fourteenth birthday, and I very soon began to realize that God had called me for one purpose—to use my music and writing to glorify Him and help others. It is the most rewarding thing in life, I think, to use one's gifts and give them away to one's fellow man. At least, that has been my experience. That is the aim of this book and of everything that I create, to fulfill the purpose God has given to me. I sincerely hope that somewhere within these pages, you find even the smallest of comforts, inspirations, or hopes. You will do me the favor of a lifetime if you do.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me thus far. To my parents, my sisters, my family, and every person that has