Douglas Gordon MagidDouglas Gordon Magid, a Queens, New York native, is a retired English and Creative Writing teacher with a Doctoral degree from St. John's University. His passion for literature was fueled by his students' enthusiasm for sharing their creative works. ouglas's poetry, deeply personal and evocative, often explores life through imagined voices, aiming to inspire empathy and social change. Now splitting his time between Queens and Puerto Rico, Douglas, along with his wife, enjoys gardening, swimming, and traveling. His experiences across cultures have shaped his belief in embracing differences and recognizing commonalities. His book, Voices Yearning, reflects these diverse influences. Read More Read Less