Look and Listen

Biography

Born June 2, 1959 and now residing in Bellingham, Washington. Joined the U.S. Air Force and traveled extensively during my early adulthood. Spent a total of 10 years in Europe (6 years as a civilian in Germany) Became acquainted with a diverse multitude of people and cultures while living near Frankfurt, Germany. Returned to the U.S. in the early 90's and continued my vagabond ways during that decade. Realized for the 1st time that the continental United States had its own rich cultural diversity.

Inspiration

Ancient History buff. I have been interested with ancient legends and mythologies my entire adult life. Been writing poetry for 30 years 1st as a lyricist now totally focusing on poetry and its own rich historical evolution to what we have now today. Favorite poetic forms are the Celtic Bard traditions that I encountered while living in Germany as I became aware and became a life long student of there unique, rich history. Finally became inspired by an 18th century style, using a unique rhyming pattern over 9 lines per verse it has become a favorite of mine and I plan to use more often. It is like writing a short story or epoch with poetic verse.