Tapestry of Inspired Poetry

About the Book

                     (Example of a Cinquain Poem)

                                        Perfume

                                  her special scent

                                  stimulating effect

                            keeps her forever close to me

                                        fragrant

Poetry is alive with inspiration, romance, humor, joy, and sensuality.  James Pocza, in Tapestry of Inspired Poetry, has chosen these words as carefully as an artist chooses the colors he paints on a canvas.  Many colorful words and images draw the reader into a world of diverse poetry, fun, spirited enjoyment, and heartwarming pleasure. This is a unique book of word roses that will continue to bloom and never wilt or die. After reading these poems you may be inspired to write, even if it is only one poem, (Yes, you can). Share that poem with a loved one or write many poems leaving a legacy to your family and friends. 

About the Author

James, Jim as he prefers to be called, began writing at the age of 16 when he entered a contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on how one would combat communism? He titled his winning essay  “With Ballots Not Bullets.” Thus began his love of literature and inspiration to continue writing. His first poem was dedicated to his father, titled “Candle of a Man.”, and can be found in Chapter 1, under Inspiration. His diversified writing style includes a public relations program written for television for his alma mater. A sought after speech writer, his speeches have been delivered to various audiences, including a speech at the Veterans Day National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater in 2005.

A U.S. Army Veteran that served overseas, Jim is an entrepreneur, has a degree in Human and Social Services, and is a Reiki Master/Teacher and a certified Spiritual Director. Gathering and gleaning lessons on the thrashing floors of life helped the author write seeds of wisdom for all ages to relish, retain, live, grow and help understand the love in a poets life, even in his darkest hours. 

Jim teaches Reiki and assist individuals who are seeking to walk

their spiritual path.  He continues to study and is developing a third book of Inspirational poems. Currently was is a semi- finalist in the International Open Poetry contest, sponsored by Poetry.com. A featured poet of the month. April 2007, at www.wordshack.com. A member of  Greater Canton Writers guild.   

A charter member of his local International Toastmasters club, Jim is an advanced Toastmaster and public speaker.   During his tenure in Toastmasters, he held various offices, the last being  the  Governor of  his district.

Happily married, blessed with children and grandchildren, Jim and Jeanne live in a small community in Ohio.