"Inspirational prose influenced by the memorable style of Omar Kyam and his 'Rubiyat' bring(s) to life serious emotional and moral concerns, and also a message of hope ..."

--Midwest Book Review, December 2001

"Pure wisdom; I couldn’t put it down..."

-- Nashville artist Hazel King

ABOUT THE BOOK

This first volume of Pondering Verse is an attempt to atone for the shortcomings of the author’s youth. "There have been times in my life when I wish that I might have taken a little stronger stance for basic principles and ethics," says Michael P. Kimery. The book uses this premise to explore ethical issues and inspire readers.

This volume is the first of fourteen.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born in Nashville, Tennessee as the seventh child of fourteen, Michael P. Kimery dropped out of high school lacking two half credits. For the next thirteen years, he practiced everything from laborer to information technology worker. His list of jobs also includes: house painter, bridge builder, jack-leg carpenter, salesman, contributing writer for a Memphis trade paper entitled "The River City Review", data entry operator, computer operator, restaurant worker, mechanic helper, and pizza maker.

Pondering Verse ISBN-10: 1-58832-020-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-58832-020-9 Retail: $16.99 U.S. Edition: First Specs: 6 x 9 Trade Paperback Length: 324 Released: June 2001 Subject(s): Poetry