Poetry for a Lifetime

About the Book

Poetry For a Lifetime, with dynamic interplay of emotion, bridges the gap in a person’s life between youth and maturity. Written over the last twenty years with themes including nature, romance, metaphysics, love, beauty, truth, virtue, and existentialism, the author slowly pulls the reader deeper and deeper into the grasp of his impassioned style at once brilliant, witty, and charming. Taking ideas from personal experience, the author paints a picture of intense imagery in lyrical, melodious sounding poetry. Enhanced by a diverse vocabulary, this collection of poems will make a good addition to your library for many years to come.

About the Author

Born in Teaneck, New Jersey in 1958 the author spent his formative years in the nearby town of Wyckoff. He began writing poetry in college in 1977. Graduating from Cornell University, Class of ’80, he attended medical school for one year. Later receiving a masters in Physics he worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. His first book, My Summer Years, published in 2000 is available through Xlibris Corporation. Mr. Hermida’s poetry, with pathos from life experiences, has been called erudite but accessible. You will find his latest work, Poetry For A Lifetime, both enjoyable and fascinating.