Rough Edges

Rough Edges is my first book of poetry in which I share some of my life experience. There is no easy way to succeed in life. I believe I have learned from trial error victory and at times true grit. My strength comes from my roots that is my immediate family my parents and brothers as well as the village. The village was and is all encompassing: my grandparents aunts uncles cousins teachers pastors doctors nurses and friends. They set the life bar high and that was that. It was expected that I at least reach it and surpass it if I dared. It is funny how simple moments words songs sounds and scents can conjure up a memory from my youth. Sometimes they are happy sometimes they are sad. Some are filled with regret and tears some make me dance a jig! Writing about my past has helped me put my life in order. I have a serious purpose of where I want to go and better still how I want to get there. Putting my thoughts on paper has helped me to look at myself and the world around me. It has encouraged me to take stock of where I am and how I can keep growing. I firmly believe life is about growing learning giving and sharing. I hope this poetry does this on a special level for you the Reader.