Poetry/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer all questions on the writing of standard prose (rhyming) poetry, formatting, stanzas and rhyming issues. I have limited knowledge of the writing of freestyle poetry (non rhyming poetry--because I do not see it as poetry and therefore have no use for it) so I may or may not be able to help you with the writing of it, but can help with the formatting of it. My knowledge lies extensively in the workings of standard prose poetry. I CAN NOT help you (so PLEASE do not waste my time or yours) with the following types of questions: 1. "What is the name of this poem/what poem-book, etc is this line from" 2. Where can I find "such and such" book 3. Homework questions. For instance: "Show me an example of", "Define 'this' for me," "What does this mean", etc. These are homework questions easily searchable by the Internet where answers are more than likely already provided. I WILL NOT DO YOUR HOMEWORK FOR YOU!!! My expertise is on the WRITING of rhyming poetry only.

Experience in the area

Acclaimed poet. Published for 20 years. Poetry Editor for the world famous Chancery House. My poetry appears on their e-cards.

Publications

In the Garden of Death by Michelle Moore. My poetry was used as an accompaniment to her cemetery photography. My poetry graces the fabulous e-cards for the Chancery House My poetry appears on the Love in 3-D e-cards Number of poems published on Sensual Venus Published in NexGen Pulp Magazine

Education/Credentials

Experienced poet of over 20 years, acclaimed and a recognized name in the industry of prose poetry for many years.

Past/Present Clients

Far too many to name through my magazine Worlds Within Worlds Beyond. I have aided many poetry careers thanks to contributor's work appearing in my magazine.

What do you like about this subject?

I love a good poem. The flow, the cadence...it's beauty on a page.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

That one day people will realize that writing good poetry takes talent. You can't just throw words on a piece of paper and call it poetry. Random words are just that...random words.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Anyone can rhyme--that doesn't mean they are good at it. Telling a "mini story" with rhyming words is very hard. Could be why prose poetry is dying. Sigh...

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The debate as to what types of wordage are real poetry and what are just meaningless letters from people with no talent. Much of gobly-guck passes for poetry today.