Growing up in the South, early on, enjoyed English and Literature. While in Middle school, one of my teachers taught enjoyment in reading literature, from that experience, poetry was it. She read w...view moreGrowing up in the South, early on, enjoyed English and Literature. While in Middle school, one of my teachers taught enjoyment in reading literature, from that experience, poetry was it. She read with such feeling, giving knowledge of how the author felt. After High school, attended business school and worked in the world of business accepting and mastering different types of jobs. Attended college part-time in hopes of getting a degree in Accounting. Started writing poetry while overseas in the mid 80's. In 1988 and 1989, entered poetry contests with World of Poetry, winning Golden poet award, but the children were growing up and needed attention, writing had to wait. Finally finished my schooling and graduated with a degree in Accounting. Throughout the working and parenting years, writing remained in the background. After retirement, turned on the computer, with God's help began to write poems. Now, ready to publish for the first time.view less