Cheryl Leonhardt 

I am Jamaican at heart, shaped by the rich storytelling traditions, rhythms, and warmth of my homeland. Though I now live in Germany, I carry my culture with me - spun into my words, my experiences, and my poetry. My journey has been one of movement, not just across borders but through emotions, memories, and self-discovery. Growing up, stories were everywhere …in the way we spoke, in the lessons passed down, in the music, and even in the silences. That deep-rooted connection to words has never left me. Through poetry, I navigate the intersections of my Jamaican heritage and my life in Germany, capturing the push and pull between the familiar and the foreign, the longing for home, and the beauty of embracing new horizons. In Visions in Verse, I invite you to journey with me - through emotions, dreams, and reflections that stir the soul. These verses hold the essence of where I come from and where I am going, offering a refuge for those who seek meaning, connection, and inspiration. With Melodies of the Mind, I explore life’s complexities - the moments of loss and resilience, the joys that uplift, and the wisdom found in vulnerability. I believe poetry allows us to travel without leaving, to share experiences across time and space, to understand each other, and to find pieces of ourselves in the stories of others. To read my poetry is to step into a world of movement - of journeys taken, memories held, and futures imagined. I invite you to explore these pages, to feel, to reflect, and perhaps, to discover a part of your own journey within mine. Let the words take you somewhere new. Let’s journey together.