A number of years ago I went to a Writing Workshop at Chicago Theological Seminary.  I was in my early 20′s and was introduced to writing poetry.  The Professor invited us to come up with images which could invite others into our words.  My image was a Treasure Chest.  The image meant it was the place where I kept my personal treasures.  The Teacher said that kind of image would invite the reader to look at what a Treasure Chest would mean for them.  I was stunned.  I had been taught when you read a poem everyone is supposed to come up with the same answer.  I never came up with that answer.  Now I was free to let others words speak to my definition of what those words meant to me.  In addition, I was told you didn’t have to ryhme the words who even have punctuation.  I was sold and have been writing poetry ever since.  I have had some published in devotional magazines.  I also have a book of poetry, “Mystical Musings.”  It is for sale for $10 plus postage.  You can also find my poetry on the web site.

I am also an Author.  You will find my weekly Spiritual Thoughts on this website. In addition, I also share some of my personal spiritual reflections in my letters.  Like my poetry my words come from a place deep inside of me.  I listen to the leadings of God in my own life and feel the urge to share them with others.  I am in awe of this gift because I never saw myself in this way until the middle of my life.  God has been leading me on a very exciting journey of putting words together ever since.  I have a CD for sale at $10 plus postage.  It is entitled “Poetry, Prose, Paradox and Prayer.”  Now that I am retired I plan on wiritng a great deal more.  Watch for further updates.