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Born and raised in Michigan, near the shores and great beaches of Lake Michigan, I have always enjoyed the rain and the hypnotic effect it has on me. The rhythmic sounds of rain seem to relax me and open my mind to thoughts of loved ones and/or past memories. It is this state of mind that inspired my published poem “Lady in the Mist” and several other poems I have written.

I have had one other poem published. “Close Friends” was actually the first poem I had ever written. I am presently writing an autobiographical novel with a tentative title of “Men Don’t Cry”. It is actually a survival book based on my 27 year struggle with heart disease and diabetes. You will find some random chapters from this book at StoryWrite.com.

When I was a child, I enjoyed drawing horses. I loved the animals so much, that I worked at a stable for free. After I graduated from high school, I served in the US Army, spending time in Europe during the “Berlin Crisis”. I developed my talents as a portrait artist during my time in the military. At Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, I worked fulltime as an artist for the Army. I also played lead guitar in a band while stationed in France with the Army.

After serving in the military, I settled in the Detroit area, working as a firefighter and later learned the art of cabinet-making and fine carpentry, becoming a Master cabinetmaker. My experience and expertise landed me a position as carpenter at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan and eventually as the Architectural Department Supervisor.

Sipping a cup of freshly brewed coffee and listening to the gently falling rain
outside my open window, I am reminded of simpler times when I was a child.
I would lie in bed listening to Muddy Waters and John Hooker on my old radio. It had an antenna fashioned from a length of wire hanging out the window for improved reception.

My head would be propped up on a pillow laid on the windowsill and the cool breezes would cause the rain to splatter gently against my face as I drifted off to sleep with a serene smile. I would dream of magnificent herds of wild horses running free in a beautiful valley encircled by purple hued mountains with white caps, swimming in my favorite swimming hole, fishing in the bayou with my brother, ice skating on our homemade ice rink with my sister and brother, majestic eagles in flight, and cats eye marbles.

As an adult, the rain still has that same effect on me. Listening to its rhythmic patter and watching the falling rain causes me “drift away” and to reflect on events and/or loved ones in my life for a precious moment. This inspires some of my poetry. I enjoy writing short, emotional, meaningful poems that capture that one moment in time.
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I am presently writing a book based on my life long battle with heart disease and more recently, diabetes. This is a survival book. It tells of the events in my childhood that I believe led to or in some way contributed to my cardiac problems of today. I will allow you inside my mind as a child and young man so you can feel my emotions for yourself. You will also be inside my mind as I go through some very traumatic cardiac events that put me on the brink of death numerous times. If only one person recognizes the warning signs of a heart attack because she/he has read this book and their death is prevented, then all my efforts in writing my story will have been worth it.

I am also writing two cookbooks with healthy recipes created by me. One will be written with the active single person in mind. It will have quick easy great tasting recipes that are also healthy. The other will be a comprehensive book of time tested healthy recipes that are also delicious. These recipes will be good for diabetics, heart patients and everyone who wants to eat healthy. There will be vegetarian recipes in this book also.

I am a retired Architectural Department Supervisor for the Renaissance Center in Detroit, a cabinetmaker by trade, and an award-winning artist who enjoys painting with words as much as painting with a brush.

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy my writings and also the wonderful poems on AllPoetry.
I know many of these poets personally and their works are exceptional.











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This beautiful poem was written about me by

the magnificent Desire ~~~~

allpoetry.com/Poem/999369



This beautiful acrostic was also written by Desire

"Touched from your soul"



Real within his words that touch your soul

Giving of his precious time to return many favors

Realize the one of a kind gift when you read his work

I know in my heart and mind that he’s a savior

For his poems reach out and stroke you gently

Feelings of connection are automatic and swift

Every emotion within pours down like rain

So many others have also been blessed by him



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This beautiful poem was written by suseann, a wonderful artist who paints with words

Thank you suseann for this beautiful poem tribute---I loved it---allpoetry.com/poem/1799342

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This lovely poem was written by my very good friend Diamond2007

allpoetry.com/Poem/1142397

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