Raised in Houston, Texas, by my father, David Nelson Sr., who also loved to write, I began to write poetry at twelve to express my song. I would rather read and dance versus watching television, so...view moreRaised in Houston, Texas, by my father, David Nelson Sr., who also loved to write, I began to write poetry at twelve to express my song. I would rather read and dance versus watching television, so I influenced four of our nine children to do so as they grew/grow up. Once a single mother hoping, now a wife to a special man, Lawrence Jones II, who encouraged me to move past my hesitation and share my writing. I want to influence others to keep writing despite technology because there is nothing like a book.view less