Personal Poems
Flower With Butterflies by Suzae Chevalier
HENRY JACKSON THE GRACIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER by Suzae Chevalier
Flashbulbs flash on camera in hand
Henry shot photos of my magical lands.
Henry the first professional photographer whom
Photographed me in different costumes.
We had a blast in city of St Paul
That is where videotaped me
Going up stairs to the carousel.
He was the first photographer who
Shot me at daycares—
He filmed my first Melodie doll.
Henry was a photographer who
Had a natural gift
He always got the children together
And they smiled with ease.
Thank you Henry for being a kind friend
A gracious photographer shooting
the very beginnings of Krendoll land.
Written by Suzae Chevalieron September 9, 2015
Atlantic City by Suzae Chevalier
On a bus I did ride-
to the NJ Seaside.
Ten years earlier I was also there
with my aunts with golden curly white hair.
That’s when Trump made a splash
offering old lady a lot of cash.
Madonna was on her Blonde Ambition tour
dominating all of the world.
Now Great Aunt Mary and Aunt Joanie
did go with me-
to Trump’s casino in Atlantic City.
Gambling nickels was their bet
I did not gamble-had to pay the rent.
Tiny little red notebook I did buy,
writing stories by oceanside.
Writing on trains and subways too,
all stories still there, there’s quite a few.
Now in 2000 I when I went there again
visited Long Island to see my friends.
Went to Javits Convention Center in NYC
saw licensed characters who were cute and silly.
Yes this was the year I missed my plane
Year before Twin Towers fell in sadness and pain.
Would visit NYC again and again
everything has really changed.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum
will open up this year,
residents will remember friends so dear.
Now my Great Aunt passed away
will have to visit the boardwalk once again.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on August 03, 2011
Royal Art And Music Fest by Suzae Chevalier
At the Royal Palm Art and Music fest,
I really felt I did my best.
Opal octopus, Majesty mermaid and Sarah Star
I painted and it was best challenge by far.
The square was a little small but still O.K.
I painted three characters, just not Melodie Mezoree’.
Then I as the public would say,
I had to “Change it Up” that day,
from the front cover of “Melodie’s Mermaid Birthday”.
That was O.K. I did finish
Opal’s birthday party by sundown,
She was happy she received a birthday crown.
Now I can make at least 3 characters big in a 4’ x 6’ square,
Thank you Mary Lou for inviting me here,
I’m glad you gave me this opputunity to paint
what I cherish so dear.
Photography Is Kim’s Thing – by Suzae Chevalier
At the Lake Street Painting festival I did meet
a photographer named Kim who is really sweet.
He shot photos of my princess on sidewalk not street.
being a rogue artist the sidewalk was the place,
that I decided to use my chalk to paint.
Paint a small square by the Hummingbird hotel
Kim shot great photos of Sarah Star not Mel.
Since then Kim shot photos of my 3×5,
also castle scene painting this year with keen eye.
We went to wildlife Wakodahatchee, Delray Beach by Jog.
we photographed birds, alligators and frogs.
Kim visited me at the Royal Art & Music Fest
photos he took turned out best above all the rest.
Kim says he’s my fan, and never charges a fee
he supports all artists like cartoonist like me.
Thank you Kim
for being a great photographer and friend.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on September 19, 2011
A SOULMATE IS A MIRROR by Suzae Chevalier
We all wish to have a soulmate
that is true–
when your hearts are together
like glue.
but I realize now
you want someone that has
found Jesus
and is Saved–
for you both are equally yoked
and you both are the same.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on June 27, 2018
Mayan Friend by Suzae Chevalier
There once a Mayan friend named Carlos
who was real sweet he was very generous and upbeat.
He would call me the artist Suzae–
he has my book “Sarah’s Special Birthday”
He was a friend who helped me change my locks
he would come to see me a couple of blocks.
See my landlord entered my apartment without telling me
Carlos came to make sure I had safety.
In my standup act he was the Mayan character who cared-
Carlos saw the landlord stalking but the landlord was unaware.
Unaware Mayan friend was watching him spray–
spray water all over my front door that day.
Razel also mentioned you were there when the lights went out
Razel had a ball with that when she started to shout!
Carlos was there for me to make sure I was O.K.
Thank you Carlos for being my friend
you have supported me when no one else did.
I will dedicate the next children’s picture book to you
you will be the giraffe you liked that was painted blue.
Remember “Razel is evil-
but Melodie loves you…!”
Written by Suzae Chevalier on August 10, 2011
Updated September 2, 2015
Stylish Debra Ann by Suzae Chevalier
Debra Ann with her stylish green hat
knows how to dress, I can tell you that.
Debra Ann is a real friend that understands,
she is the Big Sis I never had- she is sweet I am glad
glad we met that one sunny day
at Mother Earth’s Coffee shop
back by the tables with owner Patte’.
Debra was a friend that made sure I was feed
she bought me groceries and didn’t care how much she spent.
We have fun dancing at the Cottage Sunday nights
we dance up a storm dancing to the beat just right.
She makes me smile just seeing her
she calls me Sunshine and I brighten her world.
You make me smile also Debra Ann,
remember Bible Study where we laughed and laughed?
We ate pizza, it was a fun time –it was a blast!
One day we will go clothes shopping and buy clothing with flair—
it will be a fun memory to share.
Thanks Anna for being a Big Sis and a friend
You bring you sunshine again and again!
Written By Suzae Chevalier on January 18, 2012
Street Painting Festival 2011 by Suzae Chevalier
Street Painting Festival was a great success
painted castle scene I did express.
the painting ended swell
no one could tell.
Tons of people passing by
sun shining brightly in the sky.
My back and shoulders did get burned
spray sunscreen every 90 minutes I did learn
friends brought me water for concerned.
All in all the festival was great
many guys, but no soul mate.
Except Italian guy with tattooed arms
annoyed me to death but meant no harm.
He stood by me and talked and talked
as I painted scene with colored chalk.
Coloring books I gave out some for free
others sold at Stuart Rooney’s
Import store
on table by door.
All in all the show was great
next year I can’t wait
for then I will paint–
a totally different funny scene
a pink flamingo that got into the
Palm Beach Post made me happy as can be!
Written by Suzae Chevalier on March 3, 2011
updated on August 30, 2018
CHARMING CHARLIE by Suzae Chevalier
Charlie who I call Carlos all the time
was a enduring friend that had an
interesting life.
He was loved by many and
he had a smile like sunshine.
I remember when I took him for a ride.…
A ride in my Mustang convertible
in the summer time.
He made sure I was feed and bought
me Burger King–
He was there at moments in my life
like a flower loves the spring.
He showed up always to make sure
I was alright–
He was friend who I put in my comedy
act at night.
He also called me Puppet Lady to the friends
downtown–
Lake Worth won’t be the same without him
around.