Feelings of a Poet

About the Book

An African proverb states, “When a man knows his proverbs, he can reconcile his differences.” A similar sentiment can be said about poetry; if a man knows his poetry, he can overcome heavy burdens and add flavor to life experiences. The poems in this book were born out of my experiences with romance, love, joy, happiness, pain, fear, sadness and anxiety — emotions all people experiences. The poetry in this book is far more than just words. These words are a life force captured from moments in time, much like images caught on a video tape or music recorded on a cd. This book looks at intimate daily experiences and the natural world around us. Reflect, meditate, and ponder to look for hidden truth and meaning in each poem. Step into the world of in depth feelings, along with the ecstasy of expression.

About the Author

Zyon Smiley is a 1987 graduate of Dover High School (Delaware). He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Communications from Brigham Young University (BYU), while earning an Air Force Commission as a United States Air Force Officer in 1994. After nearly four years of active duty in military service as a Public Affairs Officer and a Logistics Officer, Smiley separated from the military and settled in Savannah, Georgia to pursue a high school teaching career. He earned his Teaching Certificate in Broadfield Social Science from a joint program at Savannah State University and Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2001. Currently, he has nine years experience teaching social studies at Sol. C. Johnson High School in Savannah. He also serves as a staff writer for The Savannah Tribune, a local weekly newspaper. He has covered and written numerous news stories for the tribune over the last 11 years. He’s the author of one other book of poetry entitled Thoughts of a Poet.