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    The Poet and Other Inspired Words
    The Poet and Other Inspired Words
    The Poet and Other Inspired Words
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    The Poet and Other Inspired Words

    By Scott Smothers

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    A collection fifteen poems (sixteen if you count the dedication)covering love, loss, and humor. These poems are based on actual persons and events in my life. These words were written between May 1992 and August 2011. I've included photos of those who inspired me the most. I have made 1 "hard copy" for myself, and wanted to share my words with others.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScott Smothers
    Release dateSep 2, 2011
    ISBN9782105217255
    The Poet and Other Inspired Words
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    Scott Smothers

    I'm 62 years old. I've been a nurse since Dec 1988 (registered nurse since Apr 1989).I've been working in the source plasma industry since 2002 and retired in Feb 2020. I've been married to my wife Shirley (Henderson) for over 39 years and we have 3 wonderful children. I enjoy woodworking and watching movies (I've even made some of my own on YouTube.com (see link below)). Poetry comes to me out of nowhere, sometimes it comes in the middle of the night and keeps me awake until I write the words down. Other hobbies include dressing in my "Frankenstein's Monster" costume (since 1987) and my Santa suit (1989). just a note...the costumes are not that old, they've been modified/repaired over the years.YouTube.com/preventorsa

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