Goals for Poems
Born and raised in Waukegan, IL, I started writing poems at a
very young age as a hobby. Later on I received numerous requests to write poems
for churches, weddings, birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. With
strong encouragement from friends I begin composing Poems by Design. The mother
of four children and numerous grandchildren, I cherish each one dearly. A prior
member of, Christian Faith Fellowship Church, Zion, IL. I currently attend
Covenant United Church of Christ, South Holland, IL. I reside in Chicago's
South Suburbs.
The Impact
My poems tell stories about life’s experiences; I have written
poems regarding all walks of life. Family and relationships are important to
me. When people are affected by divorce, broken relationships and many of
life’s tragedies, I want to impart to them that there is hope in Christ after
any unpleasant experience in life. I pray that my poems impart joy and good
news related to any occasion. Just Mama and A Grown Man Cry are on YouTube
under my name “Gladys Kneeland.” It is my prayers that these poems/videos bless
people and God gets the Glory!!
If you share my passion to encourage, give hope and strength to
others; please spread the word. One poem or video may change a life, save a
marriage or a relationship.
I would like to send a shout of thanks to my sister, Joyce Cabell
who was always willing to lend and ear