Just a Word or Two

Joseph Jackson

Oct 2013 · Xlibris Corporation

About this ebook

In this book the reader shall chance upon a voyage of of the heart, a voyage equally disheartening, beauty, the importance of owning a pet. Also a plea to do away with arms, the joy of a good fish dinner, precious stones, to beware birds of field and their gatherings, a heeding to beware of clowns, boy's first kiss with a dolphin, a flower girl who rather not,etc. "JUST A WORD OR TWO" takes the reader on a trip to the world of prose and enthralls with the magic of the moment as the reader takes off on a magic carpet ride into a wonderland of verses. It also introduces the reader to poetry a bit off the beaten path which would most certainly be a sight for sore eyes. Therefore for those poetry followers whom seek engrossing reading there is a wealth of perusing covering a quite diverse number of topics. It should altogether make for a welcomed wealth of more varied subject matter.

About the author

The author, Joseph Jackson, is 58 year old Chicagoan. He has, among other things, been interested in poetry for many years. He has also won "Editor's Choice Award" in the online poetry contest for Poetry.com in 2008. In addition, the author who is an former professional musician, enjoys playing and listening to music, crossword puzzles, reading, tv, lifting weights, video games and just plain enjoying life as much as possible. The author attended catholic grammar and highschool graduating from a private institution. He suffered a traumatic childhood but managed to pass classes at school.The author has held a number of positions including postal mail handler and state child welfare worker. He considers all experiences in life, good or bad, as contributing to make a stronger person. He feels if you're having a bad time in life one should think positive and perhaps it won't be so bad.