poetofthepinebarrens

I lived in the Long Island pine barrens of Suffolk County from 2000 to 2011. During that time, I roamed about of 13,000 acres of open space, preserved land. As a poet and naturalist, I made observations and notes. I have a strong, intimate connection with the natural world. I owned a one acre residence, my home base, in Manorville, New York. I called the place Synapse In The Core. The rural character of the area is in sharp contrast to the high density of housing to the west. Inthis quiet, serene atmosphere, I had time to write and reflect. I hope that this volume of poetry will encourage other poets to consider creating poetry about their community and/or ecosystem. I am 72 years old and enjoy collage as a hobby. I attend poetry workshops with my wife Nancy and love to read, exercise, and do volunteer work. If you do purchase the book, I'd love to have your feedback. I have published a book of 40 poems with illustrations. It is available by contacting me with a check for $10 (which incudes postage) to tom stock 20 willow street babylon, new york,, 11702 I collected art associated with the pine barrens and asked some artists to create work that reflects the ecology and beauty of the barrens. I am willing to give a presentation to your organization. I can be contacted by phone at 631-727-5250 I have many chapbooks of selfpublished poems. HIDDEN AGENDA; A POEM JOURNEY is pubished by Writers Ink Press, Daytona Beach Florida 1104 Jacaranda Avenue, 386-492-2409 The book can also be obtained on Amazon.Com