I've written poetry and lyrics since I was about 12 or 13. It's how I vent; how I get away for a while; how I best express myself. I fronted for a rock band for 3 years, in which time I wrote all the lyrics to our songs, as well as the arrangements. I also helped with melody often. That was a great experience. It was from that journey with good friends and wonderful music that I realized I wanted to be an author (or maybe I should say writer)
Hello, my old friend,
Has it only been a year?
It seems as though forever
Since we have had you here.
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A Walk in the Garden...
Just you and me,
Respite from our burdens,
Enraptured with thee...
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