Born in NYC and raised in Georgia, Hugh began writing poetry as a teenager. He was first published while a Junior in College. His latest publication came September 11,2002 with an anniverary poem of the terrorist attack of September 11,2001.
Hugh holds a BA in English Literature and an MFA in Theatre. He has taught at the college level, had a career as a professional actor and director and has worked in the corporate world.
Hugh is delighted to be back on Poemhunter! A lot of life has intervened over the past eleven years. I reunited with the love of my life and she passed away in my arms 14 October 2009. I am on life support and am living my last days as fully and joyously as I can.
May you all find what you truly seek. Peace!
Encased in indifferent ice
glacial heart beats slowly, coolly
caring less about others' needs
than preserving spirit's isolation;
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If youth could age's wisdom ken,
& age could know youth's fire again
or age could Old Time's hands turn back
T'would then be youth with time to spend
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How can I express the inexpressible?
Paint with words a portrait of my heart
when I think of you -
Not the pulsing muscle
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Your icy reign almost an end,
stolen bride prepares her return to light.
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Late December night
unseasonal, almost balmy
I step into the small Japanese Garden
in the center of three buildings:
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