To begin with, I was adopted from the Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn. I grew up in Elmont, Long Island. I attended Dutch Broadway Elementary School, Elmont Memorial Jr. and Sr. High School,2years at Nassau Community College and 2 years at Windham College in Putney, Vermont. My very first poem was written as an assignment at NCC and I went from there. I have attended numerous poetry readings on Long Island and in Manhattan. I've also had many of my poems published in various publications. I've also placed in poetry contests. I consider my poems simple and easy to read and understand.
Leaning towards
a favorite dream,
I am reaching out, for
a brighter light, a better way.
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You were still sound asleep
when I awoke this morning.
I made my way to the dining room table
and over a pot of chocolate mint coffee,
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The child, she plays
with her doll.
The man, he carefully
watches her every move.
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With all this free time I’ve got
why can’t I think of a poem?
As usual, I keep coming up blank.
Why is that?
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