Aesthetic Divine

By Michael André Fath

This is author Michael André Fath’s fifth book of verse. His previous five novels and one motivational treatise, along with his poetry, have all been very well received and critically acclaimed. Michael’s inspirations are vast, but his three daughters are all the motivation he needs. Internationally acclaimed guitarist, martial artist, and key-note speaker contribute to the vast array of themes and topics, not to mention the many magnificent women in his life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Nov 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781663247773

Michael André Fath

Michael Fath is an internationally acclaimed rock guitarist, composer, mandolinist, singer and producer, with hundreds of recordings to his credit. His band American Crush is signed to the European rock label Mottow Soundz, Brussels, Belgium. Their debut record, American Crush, was released July 4, 2021. American Crush II will be released in late 2023/2024. Michael’s extensive martial arts resume is reflected in several professional ventures including owning and operating The Blue Chip Academy and training American and Israeli military, police, American and British Special Forces, government agents and civilian clients in hand-to-hand combat. He is also on the motivational speaking rosters of Celebrity Speakers Associates (United Kingdom, Andorra) and Speakers, Inc. (San Diego, CA).

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ISBN: 978-1-6632-4776-6 (sc)

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iUniverse rev. date:  11/18/2022

Thanks To

My daughters Jade, Sierra, Paris and their fabulous mother Kris; Vic and mom; Russell Anderson and Ed Ruff at ACS; Mike Waddell; Tammy and Stilson Greene; Rekha Kaula and mom Judith; Chris and Cathy Neubauer; Sammy Sosa; Janet Gilman; Jerry and Sue Curran; Kate Reese; Rick Davis; Catherine De Lucien; Manuela Meier; Marla Robertson and Ocean 98; Rita Conestabile; Dr. Keith Belote; Dr. Aruna Kola; Bill Ingram; Jim Spruell; Candice Holdsclaw; Heidi; Susan and Chris Grimes; Karen and Doug Grimes; Michael Andreski; Mitch Herndon; Tom Bateman (RIP); Jim Spruell; Georgia; Steve Fisher; Robb Foster; Rocky Lambert; Steve Cummins; Prescott Engle; Christian Scarborough; Bronwyn Hesketh; Michael Meador; Sean Dibble; Dion Brown; Ray Koury; Debbie and Bob Dempsey; Doug Johnston; Angela Carchedi Wilson; Linda Hayes; Carolyn Smith; Sarah Fleishman; Amy Lynn McCrory; Stacy Carroll; Ginger Warder; Laura Smith; Mike Lyle; Arada Phondet, Austin and everyone at Chaan Thai Massage; the Laurel Brigade Law Group (Leesburg, VA); my fight coaches Toney Waldecker, Lenny Smith and David Carter; my students and fans; and, my other friends and family who are too numerous to mention.

And, as importantly, to all of you that have supported my literary adventures all these years...I am and will forever be in your debt!

Most of all, I thank God!

Credits and Special Thanks

Stilson Greene—Graphic Design

Photography—Sean Dibble

Sierra Fath—Original Art

Ginger Warder—Technical Editing

Legal—Paice, Mougin-Boul, Smith

Aesthetic Divine

This conceptual journey

I forever will pursue

Celestial, my frontiers

God’s palette, my hue

Intention, always noble

Yet, critics will still see

Deficiencies present

Yes, imperfect me

No pretense on my part

Path clear for said goal

Eyes focused and clear

Again, I reach for my soul

The years can be unkind

Inevitably failure seeks all

Those that understand

Will simply learn how to fall

My passion for verse

And narrative, the same

By grace of Divine hand

Pure joy and personal claim

Reflections first offering

Heart and soul, growing pains

And each in turn that followed

My wondrous, poetic gains

One cannot be shy

Especially with words of love

For experience is held bare

And truth, fits like a glove.

I close with my heart

Aesthetic Divine

Personal philosophy

My choice of rhyme

(Very) Personal Notes

from This Author

My fifth book of verse, how could I have ever imagined? I always wanted to be a