"Six months, Seven days, Two hours and a Kiss", "When no means Yes - No means Yes when he places his lips...she takes control and says, 'It's time'". A friend who told me that it is impossible to write about something that one has never experienced on some level. He insists that it simply can't be done. On the contrary, I believe that the ingredients for a good story or poem can come from many venues: experiences, imagination, and observations just to name a few. What makes the story or poem come to life is its writer, the wordsmith and the execution. This book of Private Thoughts and Love Lessons from poetry sessions promises to take you on a ride from the inspiration of love to the adventures of "oh, lala"!
About the Author: I am, what I call, a 'Closet Artist' - mostly commission based pieces, and unknown in the art world. I never claimed to be an artist nor enthusiast, but have always admired various displays of art. I was introduced to my artistic ability in high school when I had to pick an 'elective' to satisfy a mandatory class schedule. Once I captured the attention of my art teacher, I knew that I was onto something. In 2008, I was commissioned, by an incredible local artist, to write about two of his amazing sculptures that were on display during a well-known art exhibition. One piece that I wrote, entitled, "Pick Me - The Emancipation of Check-X", tells the story of how mega churches promise a means to the promised-land at the expense of its followers. The other piece was a collaboration between the artist and me, and depicts the thoughts and life of a famous saxophone player. Since 'officially, coming out' with my art, I'm happy to say, it's been a blessing. My work has no set direction, nor focus, but rather is often inspired by life experiences, a creative imagination, day-dreaming, and aimless doodling, and ranges from serious depictions of strength, to clever portrayals of corporate slang, to metaphoric images that inspire thought, to simple lines that tell a story. What I love most about art(which includes writing) is that the piece can change direction at any given time with just the slightest change in thought, a twist of the wrist, or a mood swing. Often called a word-smith, my artistry also includes writings with the same artistic range. Hence, this journey to publish some of my poems. Open your mind and be prepared to go on an adventure!