THE PHRASE-PAINTER POETEER

Authors will say that their book is the culmination of dreams especially books of poetry. I agree. This is a dream come true and a dream destined to continue. The Phrase~painter Poeteer expresses situations as vividly as any poet can .with words painting each moment. The reader becomes one with the poem as if standing inside it. Colour and sound cascade from all angles and sides. Phrases can be tasted. as the senses are brought to life. J. Patrick Lee's work is special. It is a quest requiring both writer and reader to collaborate together. The Phrase~painter Poeteer offers fantastic imagery and touching environments that coerce the soul alive in a ways most unique. Each poem is meant to stir emotion and breathe new freshness into stale patterns of sight and thought. Each moment invested in this work will pay unbelievable returns. May your joy and fascination with this poetry never fall short of that which is anticipated. Book One: Fly With The White Dove is best described by the poem bearing the same name. A young woman named Mary is a computer poet she had an accident in life that resulted in her having brain damage. Her poetry .mangled of perfection though striving to reach those around her ~ epitomizes the challenge that we all face. To find the words. to capture the spirit to embrace the needs of all without malice and degradation. Let's all fly with the white dove. Book Two: This Night Belongs To Me Alone captures the romance in our lives. Read the poems and allow time to let them sink in to your imagination. Become one with the words and accept their gifts. Each poem belongs to you. Embrace them as you will. Book Three: Words Hands Stones and Judges faces the realization that certain legacies might be beyond our control. Words (works) Hands (efforts) Stones (epitaphs) will be judged by history and others regardless. This doesn't diminish our contributions any .it hopefully provides us with just a touch of humor and resignation knowing th