POETRY: * Influenced by the passion and vibrant imagery created by the words of Khalil Gibran, Pablo Neruda, Grace Chacon Leon, Cory Garcia, Nelson Reyes, and J Ann Crowder. * Author of seven books; "Wings of Inspiration," "Rhymes of the Joke Machine," "The Air Almighty," "Martin's World," "Secrets of the Wind," "Mother of Life." and "Poet's Island," (published by Cyberwit.net), Published works in Mature Years, Alive Now, Torrid Literature Journal, Universal Oneness Anthology, Taj Mahal Review, Eastern Sea Bards Poetry, Inkling Magazine, Page & Spine, Charles Carter Anthologies, Purpose Magazine, Terror House Magazine, Brief Wilderness, Cowboy Poetry Press, The Voices Project, Aberration Labyrinth, Long Shot Books, Academy of the Heart & Mind, Blue Lake Review, Gival Press, The Higgs Weldon, Funny In Five Hundred, Verse-Virtual, Wilderness House Literary Review, White Liquor Mag, Ygdrasil Literary Journal, Poetica, Green Silk Journal, Madswirl, Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine, Poet's Pen, Storyteller, FreeXpression, Poets' Espresso, Long Story Short, Oddball Magazine, Asinine Poetry, Write On!!, American Legion On-Line, Pegasus Review, Prayerworks, Stepping Stones, Love's Chance, Poet's Haven, Jerry Jazz Musician, Fullosia Press, The Sheltered Poet, The Belt and Beyond, Blue Minaret, and Ego Phobia. * Wrote two chapbooks entitled "In Reverence to Life" and "A Sage's Diary," (published by In His Steps Publishing). Won two poetry awards (Faith and Hope) and appeared in many anthology books. His poetry also has been narrated and set to music by Narad. MUSIC: * Playing, writing, and arranging music for most of life. * Studied music at Westlake College of Music in Hollywood, California in 1958 and majored in piano. * Played in the 82nd Army Band in Stuttgard, Germany from 1962 until 1964. * Played in the Jimmy Dorsey Band in 1965. * Played in a band in Bergen, Norway in 1966. * Composed score for Dr. Ira Cochin's Rally George in Valley Forge children's play. * Playing the organ at John Wesley Covenant Church in Wind Gap, PA since 1993. THE REST OF LIFE: Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, and moved to New York City shortly thereafter. Got married in 1984 and had a wonderful daughter in 1985. Can be found at his home in Bangor, PA at his keyboard, or in front of a yellow legal pad, pen in hand...

“Who am I? I'm a poet. What do I do? I write. And how do I live? I live.” –Rodolpho, in Puccini's La Bohème Before Passion Becomes Philosophy Such Beauty Such Fair Beauty That We Should Know In Them And Call Them Ours… The Rose, Symbol of Passion. The embodiment of life. Its scent enchanting... Its petals enticing... In each silky-smooth...  fragile fold... Images of past, present, and future Are suggestively rendered And ready to be found. The Rose, Symbol of Philosophy The representation of opposites. A source of profound beauty And at the same time, If one fails to grasp it properly, A source of prolific pain And resonant regret. This Blog is dedicated to the Passion of Life Before the Philosophy of tomorrow gives it Its meaning. The yearnings... the longings... The desirous aching found Within each unrestricted beat Of a man's heart. This is my story and these are my songs Now and for all time WELCOME TO THE PLAYGROUND OF MY MIND…

Hey I'm Shemené this is some of my stuff that I jot throughout the day. I Jot these down as it comes to me. The feeling sets the mood to Write. I don't write to impress but to express and explore what I'm capable of. Please do leave comments and crit if you must.

I'm shy and new to the whole poetry thing umm also my spelling is horrible so sorry about that :p Oh and umm I'm 17 lol Everyone seems to tlk about their age so ya Oh and if you guys have requests or anything that might help me please please message me!!!!!

My name is Tashoy Bailey. I realized I had the potential to be a poet when I was 14 years old. However I started to write and document when I was 16 . I write both Jamaican dialect and English. I also write plays and short stories but my sweetheart is poetry. At the age of 19 I got saved by the grace of God and so my poems now are centered around Him. He is my muse. Therefore I would like to welcome you all to vast in His righteousness and holiness. Love you all!

My name is Eve and I am 25 years old. I write from the depths of my mind and soul, words just fall on my paper with ease. Some things might not even make sense at first, for even me. I make sure to go back and take a look at things. Disect and reconnect all my meanings. If you're a writer, you'll know what I'm talking about.

what a treacherous thing, to believe that a person is more than a person.

I am a wildflower. Eccentric and intelligent, yet introverted! I have a handsome son, Josias. He is my world! Writing is my escape, the only way I can get words to flow :)

I'm 22, with a purpose. Step back and let me show you my work ethic. I only speak the living truth, Too many people spreading lies to confuse. I'm sorry, that just ain't me. If your willing, open up your mind to see. My words are like knives cutting through your flesh. I don't hesitate because honestly, I've got nothing left. I'm guided by the one from above, I'll show you the things he can do. I breathe the words that Jesus fills me with, He makes no mistakes at all. He gives you the choice of free-will, It's up to you whether you fall. So make your call.