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I have been writing poetry on and off for most of my life. I have found it an easy way to express myself. I would rather write than talk. Most of my work comes from my life. I had a very tough childhood. My father passed away when I was 5. I lived in poverty conditions all through high school and was extremely shy. I turned to sports to get me by. I met a enchanting gal while attending college who brought out the best in me and still does.

Why Nike?


My friends call me Neeko, my real name is Nick,
My childhood, a nightmare being called Nick the D* .
So I wanted a name to reflect the real me,
I’m very athletic so I picked Nike.

It sounded just right cause I’ve got the goods,
Just Like Michael Jordan, before Tiger Woods.
On top of my game I can lay down the lines.
Brought many to tears, with the words in my rhymes.

But I should have done just one little thing,
Researched the word Nike to see what it means.
Nike, it seems, is the Goddess of winning.
She’s not some old dude whose hair is now thinning.

So now I’m a man who has a girl’s name.
It’s to late to change so I’ll live with the pain.
So I will keep writing, there’s no need to hide
And start to display my feminine side.


My wife is the love of my life and she is the recipient of most of my work.



I have written poems for a lot of my friends. My wife has often volunteered me to her friends to compose poetic clues for scavenger hunts they have held for birthday parties.  It is truely a gift from God so I enjoy sharing it with as many people as possible.

  • Last seen 1 day ago. Member since March 11, 2003.
  • I'm a tigereye texture poet for 1,367 comments.
  • My mood is , and quote is "Will Rhyme For Food!!".
  • I am a guy from Indiana (United States)
  • I support the site as a gold member
  • I have 1,367 comments, 1 contest, 52 poems, 2 stories

My Lists

My Poetry

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  • Still Turn Me On
    It’s there everyday, whatever I do,
    The way that I feel, when I wake next to you.
    11 lines, 2 comments, September 25
  • Spiritual yolk
    So many wish to have heaven
    Without the fear of hell.
    16 lines, 6 comments, August 6
  • Fingerpainting
    Locked in this ice cold asylum,
    my sanctuary of silence broken
    17 lines, 2 comments, June 9
  • My Son the Dandelion
    I have held you tight for 20 years.
    I tried to protect you from the winds,
    11 lines, 28 comments, June 1. In Hope, Personal, Sad

My Stories

  • Six word Stories
    25 lines, 3 comments, April 16, 2007. In <600 words
  • Mixed Marriage
    Today, shock and scandal reached new heights in Fairyland. After years of stories like babies being left in trees or naked men bathing together, today it was discovered that a
    215 lines, 23 comments, May 12, 2004. In <200 lines, Humor

Guest Book

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  • cherche -d -ame on May 25, 2005
    oh my and now I see that you are a man I assume you must be a father , for that write is just as a young teen would write( have kids and worked with teens )
    Reenie
  • on April 1, 2005
    Oh my. You seem to have a hard life. Prayers and love go to you and your family. God bless you. I'm always here to be your friend if ya need one.
  • PurpleSky on January 2, 2005
    Ha Ha I love your motto! It's great cause I usualy rhyme my work came by to read some
    ~Lena~
  • on December 10, 2004
    Hi. I just read your work, "Masterpiece," which I enjoyed thoroughly. I'm also very sorry about your losses and I have to say that I've never experienced that kind of pain. I was also wondering if your username is for the shoe company or the god...either is wicked cool. Anyway, I really liked your poem.
    -Shinsplints5k

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