Poetry and Art: Visions From Inside

By Keven A. McIntyre

Through traditional and non-traditional poetry, the authors share some of their most poignant life experiences, from finding true love and friendship to the tragic loss of family members to the musings of personal introspection.

After years of writing for personal healing and enjoyment, the loss of Keven's mother moved him to share his wo

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cadmus Publishing
• Release date: Feb 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9781637512524

Keven A. McIntyre

Keven McIntyre was born in Oklahoma, raised in California, and currently resides in Virginia. A graduate of NationsUniversity, Keven also holds bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll certifications from the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers. After competing as an elite gymnast in the early 1990's, Keven became involved in retail management and accounting. In his free time, Keven enjoys playing tennis, listening to music, reading, and, of course, writing poetry.

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Dedications

For my beloved mother, Rose, whom I lost while I was away. May God allow you to continue to bless this world from Heaven as you no doubt did when you were here. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Roswitha Rose McIntyre

1945 - 2019

For my precious sister, Ellie, and my awesome brothers, Seth and Daniel, for illuminating and blessing my life with your presence; my world would not be complete without you all.

For my dear friend Johnny, who has lead me to my true self and helped me to see the world through the eyes of Yeshua!

And for my godmother, Joanne, for always believing in me and never turning away when everyone else did. You truly are an angel from heaven.

Ellie, Seth, Johnny, and Joanne: You will always be in my heart. I love you all!

Keven A. McIntyre

June 2022

For J. You will always be in my heart. Always, Ellie

Acknowledgements

I have interacted with thousands of people from all walks of life. It is because of their inspiration and presence that I have become the man that I am today. It is with the deepest gratitude that I say thank you for being a part of my life.

I would also like to give thanks to the numerous people who, in some shape or form, have helped bring this book into existence.

To my sister, Ellie: you have been a beacon of light during my dark times. You have and always will be my greatest friend and confidant. Thank you for always being your true self: no fluff, no pomp, just Ellie.

To my brother, Seth: you are an amazing and talented individual. I am blessed to have you in my life. You helped me acknowledge who I am. You will never be forgotten.

To my special friend, Johnny R. Lee: My brother, we have been through a lot together. We’ve known each other for many years, and I am so very proud to call you my friend. I have full faith that you will see daylight once again. Yah and His Son, Yeshua, will not leave you to perish in this place. Soon, we will be drinking mimosas together in the warm sun without the fence to contain us.

For their incredible artistry and talent, I pay homage to my magnificent, precious friends and the featured artists within these pages: Ellie Silva, Seth Morris, Cedric Spicer, and Clay Rasp.

For his overwhelming financial generosity, a special thank you goes to Chris Knowles. I also want to thank everyone else who helped bring this book to fruition with their additional financial support.

To Todd F: Without your dedication, support, and willingness to aid in all aspects of this book, especially the early communication obstacles presented by the COVID lockdowns, this book would not have reached the world.

To Dr. Hilary Pethtel: You have been a true inspiration in my life. You’ve helped me to separate the good from the bad and learn how to manage the bad. You gave me insight into myself and the world around me. Thank you for everything you’ve done and especially for your compassion and understanding during the loss of my mother. Without you, I no longer would be here.

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