Big Rocks Little Rocks

<p>Born in the Bronx NY as Christopher Krawczuk I resettled in the Poughkeepsie area and attended High School there.</p><p>Shortly after graduation I enlisted in the US Navy and served in Hawaii as a hospital corpsman. I attended college there and studied sciences humanities and mathematics. I had a deep desire for literature specifically Poetry. I loved TS Elliot Theodore Roethke and Robert Frost.</p><p>I developed a deep understanding of lyrics and poetry at an early age often analyzing the meaning of song lyrics. In the early 1980s I began to dabble in writing after taking college courses at the University of Hawaii Manoa. Early influences were singer/songwriter Dan Folgerberg Theodore Roethke Kahlil Gibran T.S. Elliot and whatever musical lyrics made me think of a better place.</p><p>I am a good photographer as you will see in the book. I became a self-proclaimed existentialist in my early twenties and have always believed that there are answers everywhere and reasons why life happens.</p><p>Back to New York... In 1985 I earned a degree from The Culinary Institute of America and pursued that vocation for approximately twenty years. I have always held a high regard for nature landscape and people in general. I have a keen eye for detail and take whatever offering becomes me.</p><p>I am currently working as a nurse where humanity and diversity have inspired me more.</p><p>At present I have compiled a selection of poetry that represents my views from inspiration. Writing poetry is a gift that I respect in any form. Often with hidden meanings and the use of metaphor it entertains and challenges the reader to think... What if?</p><p>Currently in my golden years I take nothing for granted and have come to learn that life is a gift. And to share a talent is giving.</p><p>Please enjoy this collection; it was both a pleasure and a privilege to complete. I thank humanity for the inspiration.</p>