Michael Hunter Biography

I've been writing all my life, and currently make my living as an instructional designer, which involves a great deal of writing. I've been writing poetry in an almost unconscious way - expressing myself through dull times, exciting times, monumental times, and especially difficult times.

While poetry hasn't been a primary focus, it's always been the first medium I go to when I need to express something. I journal every day, and they're full of little ditties, poems, quotes, and other pieces/parts that keep me going every day. I am an unabashed lover of words. As a kid I used to read the dictionary for fun, and read my entire set of World Book Encyclopedias from A to Z before I graduated High School. I love a turn of a phrase, a wonderful word-picture, an image painted by words that leaves it's impression on you eternally. The bible says that 'Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time.' (Prov.15: 23) It's my hope that maybe my poetry will be the right thing, at the right time, for someone out there, and they will find enjoyment in words as well.

I've recently decided that I want to get serious about writing and push myself. I've begun posting here to get constructive comments and encouragement. Feel free to comment!