Married for over twenty years Doug now resides in Southeastern Kentucky with his wife and two sons. He has done some acting in commercials and as an extra in major motion pictures. He draws cartoons, writes poetry and short stories. He has also written and performed rock, country, and parody songs.
His first book of assorted poetry ('Many Leaves...') was published in 2007 and earned him (2) 'Editor's Choice Awards' and nomination for 'Poet Of The Year'. He also has two other published compilations ('Still Waters', and a collection of children's rhymes, poems and tongue twisters titled 'Franks & Beans') as well as several short-fiction stories for Amazon.Com
I sent my child to school today
With his little lunch box
When he came home he said his friend
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As I walked alone one night
Beneath the moon's soft glow
I was thinking to myself
My heart was troubled so,
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Alas, I sit here before this pale white parchment
Staring off into space as if hypnotized by some unseen presence
Or as if watching some movie show in the back of my mind
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The stillness of the night is broken
As a lone figure slowly maneuvers through the dark
A prepacked suitcase quietly removed from the closet with the precision of a thief,
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