Life, In Poetry Form

About the Book

This short book of poetry is about different situations that may occur during one’s lifetime. Some of the poems are purely fictional with a bit of humor, while others are quite serious such as “The Sixties.” This particular poem is written from the perspective of a teenaged Afro-American male, who is trying to understand prejudice as it is boldly perpetrated and revealed by the news media. There is a poem entitled, “Who’s the Greatest” which follows the antics, trials and tribulations of Muhammad Ali during his quest for the heavyweight title. In addition, there are poems that are relative to love, hate, theft, relationships and even the environment.

About the Author

This Vietnam vet was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. I have been a mechanic all of my working life, either on jet engines, trucks, forklifts or heavy equipment. I am an inventor and an artist. However, my uninterrupted focus remains on family and providing for them.