Poetry about love and life. I was born July 15, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri. I am the fifth of twelve children, six boys and six girls, born to my mother. I grew up with a love for poetry and a deep respect for my mother and all women, a true romantic at heart with a love and talent for singing, but poetry has always been a true passion for me. I am a caring and sensitive person. I have three children, two daughters, Jasmine and Leslie, and one son, Brian; they have always been my greatest joy. I am a Christian with a firm belief in the Lord. I now live in Texas and decided to share my heart with the world by sharing my poetry with everyone. I hope you like them.