Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, in 1958, the author spent his formative years in the nearby town of Wyckoff. He began writing poetry in college in 1977. Graduating from Cornell University, he attended...view moreBorn in Teaneck, New Jersey, in 1958, the author spent his formative years in the nearby town of Wyckoff. He began writing poetry in college in 1977. Graduating from Cornell University, he attended medical school for one year. Later receiving a master’s degree in physics, he worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Mr. Hermida’s poetry, with touches from his life experiences, has been called erudite but accessible. You will find his work as enjoyable and fascinating.view less