Biography
When i grow up I want to be retired. Meanwhile so far: married with 3 children. After several abortive careers became a teacher , fantastic holidays. Been writing poetry of sorts for years but started in earnest a few months ago. Generally prefer shorter poems, especially 4 liners. Trying my hand at haiku with varying success. Most of the poems i write are a bit dark, even the funny ones. I hope that most of them give us pause for thought about who we are; why are we here and what are we for.
Samples
The shapeless mass of flesh and bone Stains with blood the ancient stone. From a nearby tower, tall and strong, He thought he'd fly, but he was wrong
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Comments
Hello Garry, Thank you for expressing an interest in a number of my poems. I do appreciate this. Most of my poetry is focused on my observations of life in general. The complexities of human behaviour, the world about us and who we are and why we are here. I am also affected by conflict and human suffering, hence my interest in Peace and Justice. It is the ability to express oneself which poetry enables me to do this. I am close to seventy years old and as a gay man I have had to carry this as an additional burden in life thus making me more sympathetic with other minority groups who similarly suffer discrimination. Your recent poem about being admitted into hospital had quite an effect on me as I have recently been diagnosed with angina.
Thanks again for such interest. I shall be keen to see more of your poems in the future. Thanks again. Keith
Hi Garry, welcome to Write Out Loud. Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my poems. ?
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Melissa Gentile
Fri 5th May 2017 21:41
Hi Garry,
Thank you for the kind words you wrote in response to my poems. Like you, I also have a deep appreciation for economical language, as I enjoy the challenge of conveying my message in so few words.
Looking forward to reading more of your poetry. Until then, I'll see you on twitter! ?