Mortal Man

By Gary W. Fort

This is an exciting collection from the experience of an African American writer whose voice should be read and heard whether black or white. The lyrical content in his work flow from poems relating to matters of the heart to poems of the struggle of the world in the streets to the place of God in the journey of life. Relax and get in touch with a gentle read from a different poet in a simple perspective that's universal and all can relate with. This collection is a treasure, an essential collection of the work of a poet whose words have entered our common language. Timeless, the spirit of those words will live on in this body of words from a writer who captures emotion and feeling in poetic context.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Oct 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9781528959032

Gary W. Fort

Gary W. Fort has been writing poetry for twenty-five years. His very first poem was published in the first edition of Poet’s Market in 1985. His work has appeared in many major magazines and newspapers, such as Essence, Class, True Love, Modern Romances, Modern Bride, True Confessions, At Ease, and The Atlantic. Before his adult collection entitled Mortal Man, the author has published two children’s books of poetry entitled Mom I Love Spaghetti and I Like Parades. He was also a staff writer for the Apple Blossom Connection, where he wrote a monthly column. He has won many major awards for his poetry and honours.

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About the Author

Gary W. Fort has been writing poetry for twenty-five years. His very first poem was published in the first edition of Poet’s Market in 1985. His work has appeared in many major magazines and newspapers, such as Essence, Class, True Love, Modern Romances, Modern Bride, True Confessions, At Ease, and The Atlantic. Before his adult collection entitled Mortal Man, the author has published two children’s books of poetry entitled Mom I Love Spaghetti and I Like Parades. He was also a staff writer for the Apple Blossom Connection, where he wrote a monthly column. He has won many major awards for his poetry and honours.

Dedication

GENESIS

2:7

AND THE LORD FORMED MAN OF THE DUST OF THE GROUND, AND BREATHED INTO HIS NOSTRILS THE BREATH OF LIFE; AND MAN BECOME A LIVING SOUL

Mortal man

Is

Dedicated to

My Heavenly Father and his Son

Jesus Christ

For without them I am nothing.

And

My mother and father

Ethel W. Fort and Jerrue Fort Sr.

Always keeping your memory alive

J. Lopez, l. Hunt, J. Torretto, J. Weber, M. Bono and F.

Cordelire

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Mortal Man

On a clear night

When the heavens have opened

I reach out to