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Introduction

As I thought about this book and the best way to present my ideas, I was at a loss for any particular structure or format that it might take, so after a great amount of thought, I decided to push forward the same way that I had originally wrote the material. So the reader may understand this, and possibly my mind, to an extent, these poems are in the chronological order that they were originally drafted, and I’ll beg forgiveness now to the erratic nature, as the topics may bounce about, as the ideas paralleled my chaotic living situation.

Of particular importance to me when I began involved the style or type of poetry I would present and was comfortable with. My limited experience with poetry, at that time, had frustrated me when I was exposed to certain works in prose that were heavily symbolic throughout. I confess that after numerous readings I would sit back and wonder, “What in the hell are they saying?” as I struggled to comprehend. I knew then that I wanted my verse to be understandable to virtually all who may read, and I felt using rhyme would enhance the meaning, hoping it would prove memorable.

Several of the early poems were written while I was experiencing homelessness and the many issues that were a part of that life. Eventually, I was fortunate enough to obtain housing and the stability that came with that…thus allowing me to create more work and hopefully a better quality.

Well, I’ll stop rambling on here and leave it to your discretion and opinions, as I hope you truly enjoy these poetic efforts…

And…observations of a warrior poet.