I was born into a family of eight with me being the only boy. I was born in Monroe, Louisiana. My mother died when I was seven, my father sent me to California to live with my sisters, I lived with several of my sisters until I reached the age of eighteen, at eighteen I joined the United States Marine Corp, I was stationed overseas several times which allowed me to experience different cultures. I came to understand that all people search for the same things in life but follow different courses. I came to understand that no matter what race, rather we are male or female we are all the same. We all deserve to find peace and happiness and to be able to live our lives free. My struggle through life has been filled with many pitfalls and not all my decisions correct. I have tried to live my life the best that I can while keeping love and respect for every woman and man. The poems that I have written reflect the thoughts that I have came to regard as a path through we must travel, each person must make up their own mind as to what can help them and what cannot help them. I hope that everyone can receive a little piece of enjoyment and comfort in my writings.