Rough Drafts from Adolescence

About the Book

Rough Drafts from Adolescence is an amalgamation of poems that were written from 2008 to 2014. The poems range from the intensely emotional “Forget-Me-Not” to the silly “A Bit of Satire” to the deeply religious “Because He Lives.” The poems trace the walk of an adolescent poet through his life. The poems, in no particular order, combine the wit of a punster with the ear of a poet to publicize the thoughts and ideas of what the author hopes might be the seeds of a new generation of poets, set on creating a renewed love of an art that has gradually lost the high esteem in which it was once held. (N.B. Not every poem I write is about poetry, though some are.)

About the Author

Stephen Meek is a student hailing from Missouri who loves language. He is especially interested in learning how to use language in writing to influence the culture and foster a healthy moral imagination. He is an avowed Christian, and he is currently working on earning his Bachelor’s degree in English in order to further his education.