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 current member of, Christian Faith Fellowship Church, Zion, IL. I still reside and work in the Waukegan area. 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"