At the age of 12, Gregory Williams learned a family secret that would haunt him for years. Discovering hhis gift for the written word, he turned his pain into poems in order to have it make some kind of sense. Home Schooled is a collection of poetry that gives voice to pain, triumph, joy, and sadness. While the situations that inspire this volume are unique to Mr. Williams, his voice will resonate with anyone who has had their own obstacles to overcome. Sometimes gritty, sometimes raw, sometimes humorous, and sometimes glib, this volume is a reflection of the human spirit. These are "word pictures" of one man's journey. These are the poems that foster a strong will to acknowledge and accept an unwavering will to survive, but not just to survive but to shine in victory that sheer will power is enough to help us beat back our own personal demons. This book is a roller coaster of emotion. Come along for the ride! You will not regret that you did!
Language
English
Pages
116
Format
Paperback
Release
May 13, 2014
ISBN 13
9781499542073
Home Schooled: Poetic Confessions from an Unfavored Son
At the age of 12, Gregory Williams learned a family secret that would haunt him for years. Discovering hhis gift for the written word, he turned his pain into poems in order to have it make some kind of sense. Home Schooled is a collection of poetry that gives voice to pain, triumph, joy, and sadness. While the situations that inspire this volume are unique to Mr. Williams, his voice will resonate with anyone who has had their own obstacles to overcome. Sometimes gritty, sometimes raw, sometimes humorous, and sometimes glib, this volume is a reflection of the human spirit. These are "word pictures" of one man's journey. These are the poems that foster a strong will to acknowledge and accept an unwavering will to survive, but not just to survive but to shine in victory that sheer will power is enough to help us beat back our own personal demons. This book is a roller coaster of emotion. Come along for the ride! You will not regret that you did!