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I consider myself a Poet. For many perhaps presumptuous but out of all my occupations, a Poet is what I identify myself with most. Moreover, why shouldn't one be straightforward
with oneself and others. Feelings are to be nurtured and cherished. Too
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In 1963, I was born a Gemini in Amsterdam, The Netherlands of Dutch descent.
When I was 16 years old, and had outgrown the obligation of school literature, I became aware of my true love for the English language. I started to read a number of Poets and Lyricists and began to write my own Poetry. When I was 28 years old writing Poetry had become a true passion. It is my great dream to be recognised and respected as a true Poet. |
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| I published my first book in 1993 : '
DO YOU THINK...? a collection of lyrics and poems
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(a small edition of special hardbound- as well as a number of paper- backs). This was a 'private domain' publication. Late September 1996 my second book, ' SWEETEST RAPTURE, a collection of poems ' was published through 
Special Publications. This publishing company is dedicated to English language Poetry and limits its publications to special, luxury editions. |
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| When I present my work to people, the first question I always hear is: 'Why do you write in English ?' To any Englishman, proud of his linguistic heritage, his culture and nature, this would be like asking a stallion why he runs, superfluous. I guess the only complete answer I could reply with is: 'it's in my nature to write Poetry in the English language'. Ever since I started reading and writing in English, I have been thinking in English, dreaming in English and feeling in English. English is such a beautiful extensive and specific language that for me it is the only natural language to write Poetry in. Let's not discard the classics by William Shakespeare , William Butler Yeats or William Blake , Walt Whitman , Emily Dickinson , e.e.cummings , Bob Dylan or Jewel Kilcher . Or even the King James Bible (The book of Psalms) . To me this is all obligatory literature for anyone interested in English language Poetry... | |
| Michael P. Smeer |
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