Behind the Pen

Lamar M. Betts Was Born On November 5 1985 In San Francisco California And Raised Most Of His Childhood In Baltimore Maryland. His Inspiration For Poetry Began At The Age Of Fourteen After The Passing Of His Father. At The Age Of Sixteen His Passion Grew Even Stronger After The Passing Of His Mother. Ever Since His Parents' Passing Lamar Has Expressed Life As It Is Through Poetry. Lamar Graduated From Olympic High School In Concord California. Lamar Is Currently A Member Of The Empowerment Temple Church In Baltimore Maryland Where Dr. Jamal Harrison-Bryant Is The Founder And Pastor. The Pastor Has Inspired Lamar To Make Positive Changes In His Life. Now At The Age Of Twenty-Nine Lamar Is Sharing His Poetry With The World.