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ILLUSTRATOR NEEDED!

poems2order — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:01:43 +0000

I have written several whimsical books starring my cats, and their friends –all in rhymed verse. The books are ready to publish except for the illustrations. If you want to be considered, please contact me at

Rebeccastrecker@yahoo.com

Since cats are the main characters, the illustrator must be able to draw animated cats and characters that have a unique “look” and personality as well as expression. These stories have potential not only as books, but animated films and MORE. I want to work with someone who shares my passion and dreams.

Birthday Poems

poems2order — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:53:12 +0000

I wrote this poem for my old friend, Irene:

Happy Birthday, Irene

by Rebecca Strecker

04/14/10

We were friends since we were schoolgirls

attending Junior High.

Now we are in our sixties.

The years are flying by.

We both married, you had children

who are grown or nearly so.

I went to California,.

You decided not to go.

Through all the miles and decades

we always stayed in touch.

We giggled at old stories:

This and that and such and such.

Somehow whenever we talk

it’s like nothing has changed.

Even though our lives took different paths,

were completely rearranged.

You have become my touchstone.

Ever close and always there.

Who knows where I have come from,

and reminds me to take care.

I wish you every goodness,

every pleasure life can hold.

And while the years may pile up,

may your heart never grow old.

I think of you most fondly,

especially today.

May our friendship greet tomorrow

stronger for our yesterdays.

Pet Memorial Poetry

poems2order — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:39:19 +0000

The death of a beloved pet is a heartbreaking experience. It can be as devastating as the death of a family member. There are many ways to deal with the sorrow. An especially meaningful way is to commission a unique personalized poem about your pet. I can put your pet’s life story into beautiful poetic form. Many people print out these poems and frame them as a lasting memory of their pet. Or perhaps you want to say how sorry you are to a friend whose beloved pet has recently died. Nothing is more thoughtful than a personalized pet memorial poem. Contact me at

Rebeccastrecker@yahoo.com

First use your PayPal or Credit Card,

Then email me to let me know exactly what information you want in your poem.

I will create the perfect poetic memorial, a beautiful reminder of your most precious cat or dog. I guarantee you will be more than pleased and to ensure that I will rewrite the poem up to three times to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Here are some examples:

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Diego
May 1991-June 20, 2008

: Awaiting Ann at Rainbow Bridge

Ann named me Juan Diego and I was lucky from the start.
She fed me when I showed up and she took me to her heart.

One day she saw me injured and she brought me to the vet.
Although I was an Alpha Cat, I became her loving pet.

I joined her other kitties, but I was still the king.
I called the shots and ruled the roost because that was my thing.

Blancha died before me and although she’s out of sight
She recently came to me in a dream I had at night.

She told me that an angel came and took her far away,
to a place where she was young again had food and time to play.

Blancha told me that she’d meet me, so I had no fear to die.
She said death was like a “So long”,not a permanent goodbye.

So now I’m here with Blancha and I’m feeling pretty great.
And we’ll enjoy this lovely place ‘till Ann meets us at the gate.

We’ll have a grand reunion, and all of us will hug.
And then we’ll live forever, surrounded in God’s love.

I received this message from Ann Selva:
“Your beautiful poem arrived today and I’m shaking and crying as I read your exquisite words. You captured so many aspects of Diego. I will treasure that poem always. I will display it and when Diego’s ashes arrive, it will be placed alongside him for all to read. What a loving, touching tribute to Diego.”

Sam The Frisby Dog
by Rebecca Strecker
9/16/09

Of all the dogs I ever knew
there was one special one:
My Sam the wacky frisby dog
whose life was about fun.

He lived for playing frisby catch

and leaped so very high

that neighbors would come by to watch

my Sam near touch the sky.

He loved to chomp on water

as it squirted from a hose.

He’d do flips as the water swirled

in circles near his nose.

I bought Sam a red bandanna
and it made him look so cool.
Sam knew that he was special,
and he made up his own rules.

He knew how much I loved him,
that he was my Special Boy
and while he lost his life too soon
he lived his life with joy.

I never will forget Sam
and I know we’ll meet again.
I’ll bring along his frisby
for Sam, my faithful friend.

Happy New Year

poems2order — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:29:56 +0000

Happy New Year 2010©
by Rebecca Strecker
12/31/09

Blow winds of change across the snow.
The old year’s dying. Let it go!

With smiles and hopes we lift a glass.
The old year’s dying. Let it pass!

We’ve resolutions crystal clear
to greet the still unknown New Year.

My fondest New Year’s wish for you:
“Let us begin our lives anew!”

Let us find good in every day
and bask in every sunshine’s ray.

So that when 2010 departs
we’ll say “farewell” with happy hearts.

Endorsements

poems2order — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:02:49 +0000

EVERYBODY LOVES POEMS2ORDER PERSONALIZED POETRY BY REBECCA

Here are comments about Skeezix poem from his blog members:

Drumming Up Business

poems2order — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:02:37 +0000

I was sent the following paragraph that describes this site and what we offer. It was published on a blog to drum up donations for the Erythema Nodosum Research Fund. EN is a rare and painful disorder and mostly affects young women of child bearing years-but can affect anyone including children, the elderly, and men.

Whomever sent this out: Thank You! EN Research needs every dime we can get.

Love,

Rebecca
We all love our pets and treat them like family. From the best foods and daily tummy rubs to designer blankets and Swarovski crystal collars, nothing is too good for Maxie and Muffin. And now our beloved pets even have their own Poet Laureate.

Rebecca Strecker is a well-known writer who creates one of a kind poems for pets. Her clients decide whether they want a sonnet or a limerick. They describe one incident — Max Learns to Swim, Selena In the Show, Moonlight Eyes, or Mr. Grey in the Garden — they’d like captured forever, or request a memorial to a beloved friend’s lifetime of love and companionship. The poems range from happy to heartbreaking, and have included Ninja Kittens waging pretend wars on imaginary foe, the delights of sleeping in an old garden chair, how to steal snacks, Teaching A Human to Fetch. Clients describe the animal and the event, and Rebecca turns it into pure poetry. Her website,

http://poems2order.wordpress.com/

has samples that are as much fun as the antics of a new puppy.

And just so the two-legged critters don’t feel slighted, Rebecca will even pen a personal idyll on behalf of humans. From Grandma’s Kitchen to lyrical wedding proposals, she captures the moment for clients around the country and around the world.

Who needs another birthday coffee mug when we can commission our own poetry. The very idea makes one feel like a Renaissance lord or lady!

For more information, contact Rebecca Strecker at

rebeccastrecker@yahoo.com

or check out the website at:

http://poems2order.wordpress.com/

Prices start at $50.00 and she gives clients up to three re-writes to ensure their satisfaction.

Welcome to Poems2Order The Place to Buy Personalized Poetry for ALL Occasions

poems2order — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:53:22 +0000

Thank you for visiting poems2order. My name is Rebecca Strecker and I hope you will allow me to be your personal poet for every occasion. I have been writing quality poems and song lyrics since I was a young girl. It is my passion and joy. It is also a challenge to take the information you give me and turn it into a beautifully rhymed poem that is your personal property to enjoy as you wish. Feel free to publish it, display it, or tuck it away to be reread again and again. I live in beautiful Southern California with my husband and cats. Surrounding myself with loved ones, beauty, and peace inspires me to write my best for you.

A poem is a beautiful way to say “I love you”, “I’ll never forget you”, and “you are in my heart.” It’s an unforgettable way to say “Good Luck”, “I wish you happiness”, and “you have touched my heart”. A beautiful personal poem can make you laugh or cry, it can bring a light touch of whimsy, paint a never-to-be-forgotten word picture, and become a family heirloom and tradition for generation after generation.

I write in ANY style you like! My poems will make you cry or laugh out loud–depending on the way YOU want it written. Few poets can claim this. Funny or whimsical, sad or romantic–just let me know what you want and I’ll begin to create YOUR SPECIAL POEM right away.

I write to order for all the following occasions and others that you specify.

Personalized Poems for :
Anniversaries

Apologies

Birth of a Child

Birthdays

Eulogy

Engagement

Get Well

Family Albums

Family Reunions

Father’s Day

Friendship

Graduation

Holidays

Life Tribute

Milestone Birthdays

Mother’s Day

New Home

New Job

Marriage Vow Renewal

Pet Memorial

Pet Tribute

Proms

Proposals

Retirement

Thank You

Special Person Tribute

Weddings

Wedding Shower

Satisfaction Guaranteed…three rewrites! Because poetry is subjective, I will provide up to three different revisions of each poem you commission in order to make sure that I have captured completely not only the substance of your input, but the spirit as well.

Writing poetry is what I love to do…and I want to do it right, to give you a memory that will last for generations, a connection with a loved one that will never disappear, and a bridge to memories that will never fade. Let me make it come true for you…

Poems2order is my only business, and each customer gets my full attention. This means that your quality poems can be created quickly….usually within a week.

I specialize in rhymed poetry. Few poets can take your personal information and structure it into a rhymed poem. The poetry I write for you also has rhythm and cadence. This makes the sound of your your poem lyrical and the reading of it effortless. You may not be familiar with these words, but you will appreciate the difference it makes.

How do you say
“I miss you today”
with more than a Hallmark
greeting cliche?

How do you say
“Please be my wife”
when you’ve been tongue tied
most of your life?

How do you say
“Thanks for the loan”
in a way more heartfelt
than two words on the phone?

Cards and e-greetings
say “congratulations”
but can’t mention names
or recount situations.

No time to sit down?
No time to compose?
The solution is sitting
right under your nose.

If you feel shy—
just can’t say what you feel,
Poems2order will say it
in a way that’s ideal.

Poems2Order expresses
the thoughts in your heart.
Because you are unique.
It sets you apart.

If you want what you say
to be reread for years
Rebecca can create
both laughter and tears.

So send her a line
let her do the rest.
She guarantees
you will be impressed.

Set her words to music.
Put them into a frame.
Sit back and wait
for the joy and acclaim.

Contact Poems2Order
and your troubles are through.
Pay by visa or PayPal
but not I.O.U.