The Everyman Poet

<i>The Everyman Poet</i> provides an exceptional look through the eyes and mind of author Jeffrey M. Russo inviting you to join in his personal experiences thoughts and emotions. These are all heartfelt tales of people beauty love and humanity that he has encountered throughout his life and travels. Some of his poetry will make you laugh while others will take your emotions to the depth of sadness. These poems aim to provide you with an overall sense of happiness as you read through the pages of Russo's life.<i><center><b>With Every Second That I Can</b>I hold her face within my handsIn the darkness of night and tellHer that I love her like no other.I look into her eyes to see a Youth riddled by my heart andWatch a love tinted in sorrowAnd a strength I've never seen before.The silence that falls on my wordsI understand all too clearly withMy mind but my heart just doesn'tWant to let go.For she is beauty and perfectionTo me and one day I'll haveTo watch her leave until thenThough I'll love her with everySecond that I can.</i></center>