Chris Powell was born in Portland Oregon in 1958. During his early years he became an Eagle Scout and joined the United States Coast Guard(res) in1975.
Following a honorable discharge in 1981 he st...view moreChris Powell was born in Portland Oregon in 1958. During his early years he became an Eagle Scout and joined the United States Coast Guard(res) in1975.
Following a honorable discharge in 1981 he started a career in sales. Retiring from the Automotive business in 2008 because of a disability, Chris started to write poetry. In June, 2012 he married Margaret Nimick, a decedent of the Mayflower, and moved to Sarasota, Florida. He divorced her in July of 2013 and started to publish this book" A beginning in smiles, an ending in tears" that is filled with love poems, breakup poems, plus just fun type poems.He now lives in Portland, Oregon.view less