Ella Wheeler Wilcox

1. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Ella Wheeler Wilcox Presentation by Miranda Faye Wilcox List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

2. Biography Living a life of Optimism “Laugh and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. . .”-Ella Wheeler Wilcox This famous quote, many people know, but not many know the girl behind the words. This also shows the basis for the optimistic and transparent poems of Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Ella Wheeler Wilcox was born Elle Wheeler on November 5th, 1850 to Marcus H. Wheeler and Sarah Pratt Wheeler of Johnstown, Wisconsin. Wilcox’s mother believed in pre-natal influences, in that if you want your child to become an athlete or poet in this case, you would think these thoughts while your child is in the womb and they will become whatever you wish (“Ella Wheeler Wilcox Biography”). She dreamed she would have a daughter who would be a writer, and while pregnant she committed several volumes of poetry to her memory (Dr. Paulo-“Ella Wheeler Wilcox”). This obviously had to have some influence on the young Wilcox. Wilcox grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and spent the duration of her 20’s residing there. It was in Milwaukee that she found Robert Wilcox, and in 1884 they were married. The Wilcox couple settled in Short Beach, Connecticut after building a bungalow in which Wilcox herself called “earthly Eden” (“A celebration of Ella Wheeler Wilcox”). They travelled the world extensively and enjoyed decorating their home with the pieces they brought back (“A celebration of Ella. . . Wilcox”). She had one son in 1887, but unfortunately he died only a few hours after birth (Dr. Paulo-“Ella Wheeler Wilcox”). Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

3. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Biography cont. The Wilcox couple believed in spiritualism, and when Robert died in 1916, she tried for years to contact him. She quit writing until she finally heard from him, and then her poems were mostly of spiritualistic themes. One report states she got this message from him, “Brave one, keep your courage. Love is all there is. I am with you always. I await your arrival” (Dr. Paulo-“Ella Wheeler Wilcox”). After falling ill during a trip to France, she was diagnosed with cancer. Wilcox then returned to Short Beach, where she died on October 30, 1919 (“Ella Wheeler Wilcox” iloveindia.com). Wilcox wrote her first poem at 8 years old according to her mother. At 14 she published her first poem for the New York Mercury. Wilcox was educated in a district school, now called “Ella Wheeler Wilcox School” (“New Thought Poetess”). She went to Madison University, but dropped out after less than a year, to pursue her writing career (“New Thought Poetess”). Wilcox has not only written poems, but books as well, including her autobiography “The Worlds and I”. Though Wilcox has won no famous literary awards, her poems are recognized as some of the most influential and uplifting of American poets. She had been said to have attended classes from Emma Hopkins, great poet of that period of poetry (“New Thought Poetess”). Wilcox was part of the age of “New Thought” poetry, in which most poems were clear and meaningful in what to say. This shows as much in her writing as it did her philosophy for life. Wilcox was famous for her clear simple rhyming poems. She was known for being simple enough in wording her poems, to tackle the world’s most common problems (Dr. Paulo-“Ella . . . Wilcox”). Always stating what she was feeling and relating to the general public’s feelings made her famous in the poetry world. List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

4. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Biography cont. She believed in a world of optimism and realism, with a bit of spiritualism once Mr. Wilcox passed away (Dr. Paulo-“Ella . . . Wilcox”). This led her poems to be happy, with an understanding that a good thing done in this world will be rewarded in the next (“Ella Wheeler Wilcox” the famouspeople.com). Her thoughts were clear, and everyone loved her poems for that reason. You did not have to pick her poems apart bit by bit. Wilcox was famous for her increasing optimism in her work, and the uplifting words that kept the people’s spirits high in desperate times. The war effort, and prohibition, had her writing about abstinence, booze, and winning the war (New Thought Poetess). The world around her influenced her a lot, hence the poems of spirits when Robert passed, or the examples of prohibition and the war (New Thought Poetess). Ella Wheeler Wilcox is remembered for her simplicity in her work, and the ability to touch the lives of millions around the world. List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

5. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Collected Works Acquaintance Advice Aesthetic After The Battles Are Over Afternoon, An All For Me All In A Coach And Four All Mad All Roads That Lead To God Are Good Always At Sea And They Are Dumb Applause Appreciation Aquileia Artist’s Life Attainment Awakening, The Ballade Of The Unborn Dead, A Battle Hymn Of The Women Be Not Attached Birth Of Jealousy, The Bound And Free Brotherhood Burdened By-And-Bye Call, The Canada Carlos Christ Crucified For more works by Ella Wheeler Wilcox click here: http://poetry.poetryx.com/poets/130/2 / List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

6. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Analysis Poem As You Go Through Life by Ella Wheeler Wilcox Don’t look for the flaws as you go through life; And even when you find them, It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind And look for the virtue behind them. For the cloudiest night has a hint of light Somewhere in its shadows hiding; It is better by far to hunt for a star, Than the spots on the sun abiding. The current of life runs ever away To the bosom of God’s great ocean. Don’t set your force ‘gainst the river’s course And think to alter its motion. Don’t waste a curse on the universe – Remember it lived before you. Don’t butt at the storm with your puny form, But bend and let it go o’er you. The world will never adjust itself To suit your whims to the letter. Some things must go wrong your whole life long, And the sooner you know it the better. It is folly to fight with the Infinite, And go under at last in the wrestle; The wiser man shapes into God’s plan As water shapes into a vessel. List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

7. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Analysis In Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s poem “As You Go through Life” shows the literary term of “Mood” in a very obvious way. This poem is about finding the good in life and/or people and the world instead of rejecting the terrible things all the time. Wilcox states how the powers of god and the earth will “run” its course and we can do nothing to stop that issue. She then goes on to say this is not an issue, it is simply life, and we should live it to the fullest. Wilcox especially said this in the mood of optimism within the poem. The mood of “As You Go through Life” is full of happiness over sorrow, and how you can accomplish that. One example of this, is the lines, “The current of life runs ever away/ To the bosom of God’s great ocean/ Don’t set your force ‘gainst the river’s course/ And think to alter its motion/.” In other words, let life carry you through your troubles, soon you will be happy again, and your sorrows will be gone. Do not try to fight the gods and the earth because you simply do not like the way things are going at the moment. This is exampled in another line in the poem, “The world will never adjust itself/ To suit your whims to the letter./ Some things must go wrong your whole life long,/ And the sooner you know it the better./” Wilcox uses great a great mood in this line for knowing you have to work with the world not against it, you must be optimistic and take chances otherwise you will break in its force. This “force” she speaks of has the mood of calmness in a storm when she says, “Don’t butt at the storm with your puny form/ But bend and let it go o’er you./” If we did not let things happen in the world, we would all be a wreck, therefore we must let certain unimportant disasters in our life go, for good is only to come. Wilcox uses good over evil in all her poems, to show us the world is not here to make our life miserable. She defies critics and pessimists with her use of virtues and peacefulness in the world. Wilcox lived a world of optimism and she wanted to share it with the world, her poetry reflects this in the happiness of her works. Wilcox uses the moods of her poems to convey this happiness, so readers of all ages may feel calm in their time of strife. She finishes with the words we should live by every day, “It is folly to fight with the Infinite,/ And go under at last in the wrestle/ The wiser man shapes into God’s plan/ As water shapes into a vessel./” List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

8. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Introduction Poem This poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox shows us how perseverance in life will reward us in the end. It Might Have Been, is about striving for excellence not giving up in the moment of struggle. I especially liked this poem because of her disliking to people who tell her of their problems of why they could not reach their goal. This quote in the poem “We will climb where we could climb. Tell me not/ Of adverse storms that kept thee from the height,” tells us this very clearly. She wants us to triumph in our own discoveries, not wallow in the woes of our disappointments. It Might Have Been by Ella Wheeler Wilcox We will be what we could be. Do not say, “It might have been, had not this, or that, or this.” No fate can keep us from the chosen way; He only might who is. We will do what we could do. Do not dream Chance leaves a hero, all uncrowned to grieve. I hold, all men are greatly what they seem; He does, who could achieve. We will climb where we could climb. Tell me not Of adverse storms that kept thee from the height. What eagle ever missed the peak he sought? He always climbs who might. I do not like the phrase “It might have been!” It lacks force, and life’s best truths perverts: For I believe we have, and reach, and win, Whatever our deserts. List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

9. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Introduction Poem Answered Prayers by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is the way we all should live our lives. Pray not for what we want, but what we need, and that will succeed in giving you happiness. I liked this poem for the man/woman -who is the character praying- did not get what he wanted until the end, when it did not benefit himself thoroughly. The line “I prayed for a contented mind. At length/ Great light upon my darkened spirit burst/ Great peace fell on me also, and great strength-/ Oh, had that prayer been first!” shows us in the end we will get what god thinks we need. In our times of happiness do not wish for what we want that will only benefit us, but think of the ways we can benefit others. In another example praying for riches got him nowhere, whereas asking for a contented mind brought him peace and understanding. If we would pray for others, and pray for a sound mind and good health for ourselves, that is all we need to go through this tough world, it is neither wealth nor glory. Answered Prayers by Ella Wheeler Wilcox I prayed for riches, and achieved success; All that I touched turned to gold. Alas! My cares were greater and my peace was less, When that wish came to pass. I prayed for glory, and I head my name Sung by sweet children and by hoary men. But ah! the hurts – the hurts that come with fame. I was not happy then. I prayed for Love, and had my heart’s desire. Through quivering heart and body, and through brain, There swept the flame of its devouring fire, And but the scars remain. I prayed for a contented mind. At length Great light upon my darkened spirit burst. Great peace fell on me also, and great strength – Oh, had that prayer been first! List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

10. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Author’s Poem Listen! By Ella Wheeler Wilcox Whoever you are as you read this, Whatever your trouble or grief, I want you to know and to heed this: The day draweth near with relief. No sorrow, no woe is unending, Though heaven seems voiceless and dumb; So sure as your cry is ascending, So surely an answer will come. Whatever temptation is near you, Whose eyes on this simple verse fall; Remember good angels will hear you And help you to stand, if you call. Though stunned with despair I beseech you, Whatever your losses, you need, Believe, when these printed words reach you, Believe you were born to succeed. You are stronger, I tell you, this minute, Than any unfortunate fate! And the coveted prize – you can win it; While life lasts ‘tis never too late! List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

11. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Inspired Poem Japan by Miranda Faye Wilcox, inspired by Listen! By Ella Wheeler Wilcox Whoever you are as you read this, Whatever your trouble or grief, I want you to know and to heed this: The day draweth near with relief. The world was angry with our changes She decided to unleash her wrath Japan was within her ranges So she decided to give you a bath But fear not my fellow Japanese For we are here to help you For her we are trying to please After your disastrous deluge Cars crushed, streets cracked Hearts broken from the dead A little girl’s cry as she tries To fight for a little bread Whoever you are as you read this, Whatever your trouble or grief, I want you to know and to heed this: The day draweth near with relief. List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

12. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Author Poem Love’s Language by Ella Wheeler Wilcox How does Love speak? In the faint flush upon the tell-tale cheek And the pallor that succeeds it; by The quivering lid of an averted eye – Thus doth Love speak. How does Love speak? By the uneven heart throbs, and the freak Of bounding pulses that stand still and ache, While new emotions, like strange barques, make Along vein-channels their disturbing course; Still as the dawn, and with the dawn’s swift force – Thus doth Love speak. How does Love speak? In the avoidance of that which we seek – The sudden silence and reserve when near – The eye that glistens with an unshed tear – The joy that seems the counterpart of fear, As the alarmed heart leaps in the breast, And knows, and names, the greets its god-like guest Thus doth Love speak. How doth Love speak? In the proud spirit suddenly grown meek – The haughty heart grown humble; in the tender And unnamed light that floods the world with splendour, In the resemblance which the fond eyes trace In all things to one beloved face; In the shy touch of hands that thrill and tremble; In looks and lips that can no more dissemble – Thus doth Love speak. How doth Love speak? In the wild words that uttered seem so weak They shrink ashamed to silence; in the fire Glance strikes with glance, swift flashing high and higher, Like lightnings that precede the mighty storm; In the deep, soulful stillness; in the warm, Impassioned tide that sweeps through throbbing veins Between the shores of keen delights and pains; In the embrace where madness melts in bliss, And in convulsive rapture of a kiss – Thus doth Love speak. List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

13. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Inspired Poem How do they speak? By Miranda Faye Wilcox, Inspired by How doth Love Speak? How do you speak? With your own voice Or with words said by someone else Possibly your friends, or maybe your foes? Insults, comments, jokes, praises How do you speak? How does your grandfather speak? With times of the past Or words of a century before your life Possibly of war, or maybe the lack of money? No worries, life was tough back then attitude How did he speak? How does your grandmother speak? With times in the kitchen Or maybe the garden, storing food for the winter Possibly penny candy, or maybe quilting? Praises to everyone, always the nicest woman How did she speak? How does your father speak? With authority of protecting his child Or with conviction of the sidewalk that scraped your knee Possibly of when he was young, and things were different? Everything was worse back then, we didn’t have those things How does he speak? How does your mother speak? With the kindness of a saint Or with kisses filled with love Possibly of the future and how big you’re going to be? Looking positive and beautiful in just her smile How does she speak? How does your older brother speak? With protection of his baby sibling Or words of suspect for misplaced things Possibly the hanging of friends, or hating of parents He loves you, you know that. . .right? How does he speak? How does you baby sister speak? With barely formed words Or maybe screams and tantrums Possibly with smiles and the cutest faces? Goo-goo ga-ga How does she speak? How do you speak? With your own style Or maybe with voices of your family Possibly of grandma, or grandpa Father, mother, brother, sister, How do you speak? List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

14. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Original Poem Fighting for Change by Miranda Faye Wilcox Fighting hurts But what if it’s right? Voices raised Words that burn Doors slam House quiet Spending the night In some other bed Falling apart Family torn Friends helpless You’re in tears Broken hearts With no turning back Forgiveness of the lord But none for the lil’ girl Broken minds Broken family Someone’s broken baby girl A broken home Fighting hurts But brings families together Fighting for the change Of the lil’ girl who’s sick. List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

15. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Original Poem I heard You by Miranda Faye Wilcox On the bus On the street Whispers, shouts, screams In my head On my mind Telling me what to do every time At the door On the phone Never ever letting go In the church At the grave Jesus talks of the ones he forgave Everywhere in life Too many places with noises All needing to be listened to Voices. . . List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

16. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Bibliography • Pictures: • Author: • http://ellawheelerwilcox.wwwhubs.com/ • http://ellawheelerwilcox.netfirms.com/ella_wheller_wilcox.htm • http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Author:Ella_Wheeler_Wilcox • http://momentswithpoetry.blogspot.com/2010/04/poems-by-ella-wheeler-wilcox.html • http://poemsandprose.blog.co.uk/2011/01/29/the-eternal-optimist-10457791/ • http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.powerpoint.org.cn/ppt/UploadSoftPic/200608/20060804211511924.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.powerpoint.org.cn/ppt/ColorPowerpoint/Index.html&usg=__L080VrnXvbSHWEIEmpdql17HrTI=&h=768&w=1024&sz=34&hl=en&start=240&zoom=1&tbnid=Di1Ufh1QPgt4CM:&tbnh=159&tbnw=212&ei=0NG-TeHLEdGatwey_Z20BQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpowerpoint%2Bbackgrounds%26start%3D240%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1259%26bih%3D839%26output%3Dimages_json%26tbm%3Disch1%2C8718&chk=sbg&um=1&itbs=1&biw=1259&bih=839&iact=rc&dur=78&page=13&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:16,s:240&tx=133&ty=104 List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

17. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems • Poems: • Listen!-http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/3529817947_b0af2110d5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://shijieee.blogspot.com/2009_11_01_archive.html&usg=__-RRm8ufmM396PaOUAqy4olJpsYg=&h=375&w=500&sz=74&hl=en&start=102&zoom=1&tbnid=QnZDhfCyEW_hLM:&tbnh=161&tbnw=226&ei=m-S6TffBOc-4twebmN3BBQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dgirl%2Bwearing%2Bheadphones%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D839%26gbv%3D2%26site%3Dsearch%26tbm%3Disch0%2C3272&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=150&vpy=200&dur=1513&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=141&ty=123&page=5&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:19,s:102&biw=1276&bih=839 • Japan-http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ouramazingplanet.com/images/stories/japan-tsunami-wave-height-110311-02.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ouramazingplanet.com/japan-tsunami-earthquake-explained-110311-1225/&usg=__T2Bgew1bphCLnO3ixqOysBbw_54=&h=400&w=600&sz=31&hl=en&start=20&zoom=1&tbnid=TK6Ag1kwf4PrnM:&tbnh=153&tbnw=211&ei=pending&prev=/search%3Fq%3Djapan%2527s%2Btsunami%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D839%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch0%2C378&itbs=1&biw=1276&bih=839&iact=rc&dur=296&page=2&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:20&tx=93&ty=36/ List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

18. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems • Love’s Language- http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://spokendreams.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/love1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.completepersonaldevelopment.com/&usg=__BMBA4mdRfzPHWEJlBg8D9h6fJOM=&h=470&w=500&sz=101&hl=en&start=23&zoom=1&tbnid=FKae62O97E8EvM:&tbnh=150&tbnw=169&ei=ZuW6Te6eNMaftweJ2Nm4BQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dlove%27s%2Blanguage%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D839%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch0%2C887&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1001&vpy=452&dur=5553&hovh=218&hovw=232&tx=153&ty=154&page=2&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:24,s:23&biw=1276&bih=839 • Change: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2312/2328879637_c0d2e376ff.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/spursfan_ace/2328879637/&usg=__xGHNTdcDpyaGM6OwJxlzFltwD00=&h=334&w=500&sz=78&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=49FEsCP-VfPQbM:&tbnh=147&tbnw=242&ei=fqXCTf7mKZK4twfkyrzHBQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%2522Change%2522%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26biw%3D1259%26bih%3D816%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=374&page=1&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0&tx=131&ty=86 • Family: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/images/family-mulitigenerational.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/Children_Family_Services/mission.htm&usg=__sEz3ueuTSflzOhJxKsWqjValY24=&h=300&w=300&sz=129&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=O49hTtDkCGWDQM:&tbnh=159&tbnw=150&ei=DqXCTYCcGIuDtgf--pGlBQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfamily%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26biw%3D1259%26bih%3D816%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=714&vpy=83&dur=78&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=90&ty=120&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0 List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

19. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems • I Heard You: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://dovebridge.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/whisper.jpg&imgrefurl=http://dovebridge.wordpress.com/&usg=__pIBwzU4yH_FBgStVimYQDPcza2E=&h=800&w=600&sz=472&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=i35ijukN5CLl3M:&tbnh=163&tbnw=122&ei=IabCTdXOEInniALJzL2YAw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwhispers%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26biw%3D1259%26bih%3D816%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=507&vpy=237&dur=0&hovh=259&hovw=194&tx=104&ty=129&page=1&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0 • Question mark: • http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/4039/PreviewComp/SuperStock_4039-13308.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.superstock.co.uk/stock-photos-images/4039-13308&usg=__pAKwtXC4r91SKz9iTRyMlnM3qD4=&h=272&w=350&sz=55&hl=en&start=54&zoom=1&tbnid=O5b6ExYItnJg_M:&tbnh=146&tbnw=220&ei=vqbCTf70FMnYiAK5qfSZAw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dold%2Bquestion%2Bmark%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26biw%3D1259%26bih%3D816%26site%3Dsearch%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=250&page=3&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:15,s:54&tx=179&ty=109 • Praying Hands: • http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://thekeyofe.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/large_praying_hands1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://thekeyofe.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/i-lift-my-hands/&usg=__-ZiretsxwdITw0LDXSPZtGPcBGg=&h=679&w=453&sz=42&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=rtfKTV-A6U3TVM:&tbnh=162&tbnw=108&ei=u8jCTcH9KdS3twep7o2wBQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpraying%2Bhands%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D839%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=374&page=1&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:24,s:0&tx=72&ty=113 List of Works Original Poems Bibliography

20. Biography Sample Poems Inspired Poems Biography: • http://www.crcsite.org/Wilcox.htm Dr. John Palo • http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/ella-wheeler-wilcox-105.php Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Famous People) • http://www.poemhunter.com/ella-wheeler-wilcox/biography/ Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Poem Hunter) • http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/ella-wheeler-wilcox-biography-11670.html lifestyle lounge, Ella Wheeler Wilcox • http://ellahweelerwilcox.wwwhubs.com/ (New Thought Poetess) list of works: • http://poetry.poetryx.com/poets/130/2 List of Works Original Poems Bibliography