Today we’d like to introduce you to Sonia Cordero.
Hi Sonia, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
When I was in 6th grade, I lived in Orlando and had a language arts teacher who encouraged my poetry, reading as well. Nearly every day, I would read a poem out loud because she saw something in me. However, I wouldn’t say that’s where it started. This teacher tapped into my already formed potential. I won a book writing contest when I was in 2nd grade, writing a book about roses. I tell you this to demonstrate that I’ve always written, it’s always been my God given talent. It’s how I express myself. I write in a majority of topics, my top 2 being hope and sadness. Don’t get me wrong, I am a very happy person, but I’ve been through a lot and writing was/is my escape, a way to cope. I find myself at work, about to go to sleep and ideas for a poem flood my mind. I also draw inspiration from other poems, the books I’ve read, people, my experiences, etc.
I also write poems for others. I’ll give you an example. When my husbands grandpa died, his grandma asked me to write a poem to read at his funeral. His grandma, Jeanette is always so amazed with how fast I write poems, because of how easy it is for me, how natural it’s become. I wrote the poem for the funeral in about 2 minutes. The best part being how she constantly tells me how appreciative she is for the poem, how much it means to her. She keeps it on her night stand.
It’s more than a talent, it’s a outlet, an escape. My emotions gain meaning when I write. A new world opens up, a world that I have created for myself.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I wouldn’t say it’s been smooth, I wouldn’t even say it’s been bumpy. It was being on a roller coaster that would run not stop. Imagine not having the option to exit a roller coaster, instead you’re forced stay on it, engulfed in misery, desperately wanting to escape the torture of it.
I won’t share it all. but when I was in 2009, I experienced a brain injury where the lining of my brain wore down. I was in the hospital for 2 weeks, hooked up to an IV, out of it. If I had not healed from this, I could of had cerebral palsy; a neurological disorder that affects movement, balance and posture.
I’ve also experienced depression because I have thyroid issues I didn’t know about at the time. I was extremely isolated, lost, and desperate for a way out. Things got better once I went on the proper medication.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I mostly write poetry. I used to write short stories but haven’t for years. I also write quotes. I write in all different genres; romance, isolation, hope and inspiration, etc. I am most proud of how I’ve progressed in my poetry, I can look back on older poems and see the difference, how far my writing has come. I would say what sets me apart from others is that I embrace my pain and become inspired by it. I wouldn’t only say pain, but all of my emotions.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite memory was when I lived in Texas with my grandparents, and I was in elementary school. My grandpa would pick me up from school each day and we’d sing Christian songs from the church we attended. I miss those days.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://allpoetry.com/Sonia_Cordero
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetplumpoetry/
Image Credits
All photos are mine except the one of my husband and I by the tree. My photographer friend Shasha took that one as part of an anniversary photo shoot one year. The one of us at our wedding was taken by our wedding photographer, Chris Gustafson.
