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Poetry, essays, song lyrics, politics, spirituality, nature...
Patrick Frank
- Location
- Arden, North Carolina, USA
- Birthday
- September 26
- Company
- Beckoning Dove Press
- Bio
- I am a poet-essayist-singer-songwriter, and advocate for the poor, with a teaching and counseling background. I grew up in Florida, now live in Arden, North Carolina. I also lived in New England 20 years.
I love nature, music, and poetry. I am married and we have three adult-kids between us.
I am interfaith, leaning toward Taoism Celtic, and Native American spirituality, and an "Obama Democrat." I am actively involved in his 2012 campaign.
I continue to write poetry, essays, and political Op-Eds. I am no longer substitute teaching.
I am never bored, life is an adventure. I have recovered from untreated Bipolar, but the creativity remains!
The material in this blog by me is the intellectual property of Patrick Frank.
If you would like to hear a vocal rendition of my song lyrics, just email me at patrickgfrank@gmail.com and mI will send you a sample via "mp3" attachment. My favorite musical artist, right now, is Bon Jovi. I am seeking songwriter/performance collaborators!
patrickgfrank@gmail.com
MY RECENT POSTS
- The Magic of a Baseball Cap
(poetry)
February 17, 2012 07:47AM - Win or Lose, We Will Learn
from Our Event (100 word
essay)
February 16, 2012 06:36PM - Why I Tore Up Something I
Wrote (prose-poetry)
February 16, 2012 07:16AM - What I Plan to Say to the Knee
Surgeon (poetry)
February 15, 2012 06:21PM - Maintain individuality and
Autonomy in Forging Links
February 15, 2012 01:26PM
- 7 Comments
A Meditation on the Music of Bob Seger and My Past Life
NOVEMBER 2, 2011 7:54AM EDT
- 0 Comments
Creative Reflection on Wisdom-Sayings
APRIL 8, 2009 9:04AM EDT
- 4 Comments
Some Good and Bad Things about South Carolina
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 8:25PM EDT
- 13 Comments
Why Do I Dream Over and Over of a Plane Crash?
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 10:09PM EDT
- 1 Comments
An Essay on Life and Death, Dedicated to JFK, RFK, and Ted
AUGUST 31, 2009 6:32AM EDT
- 6 Comments
The Importance of Personal Responsibility Right Now
JUNE 24, 2009 4:36PM EDT
- 2 Comments
Creativity, Politics, Basketball, Music, Poetry...Life
JANUARY 11, 2012 6:08AM EST
- 1 Comments
music, poetry, politics, Guns 'N Roses, Journey, Jewel
JANUARY 5, 2012 1:58PM EST
- 4 Comments
Torture is morally wrong, and ultimately ineffective
MAY 6, 2009 1:28PM EDT
- 5 Comments
Waking Someone up Gently
MAY 24, 2009 9:51AM EDT
- 2 Comments
Defacto Segregation of the Schools Hurts Everyone (Updated)
JULY 21, 2009 7:10AM EDT
- 0 Comments
Focus on Health Care Objectives Not Labels
AUGUST 17, 2009 7:24PM EDT
- 1 Comments
Discovery of the Feather of the Blue Jay
AUGUST 23, 2009 8:01PM EDT
- 15 Comments
Work with the I Ching and Dream Material to Advance Growth
JUNE 28, 2009 4:02PM EDT
- 5 Comments
The Ballad of Joe Carbone with an Introductory Note
JUNE 12, 2009 5:25AM EDT
- 3 Comments
Standing Up to Unresponsive Bureaucracy
JUNE 10, 2009 6:49AM EDT
- 1 Comments
Engaging with Hospital Bureaucracy and Not Backing Down
MARCH 20, 2010 2:52AM EDT
- 4 Comments
Email to Peter Baker of the New York Times
DECEMBER 20, 2009 5:34AM EST
- 2 Comments
My email to President Obama through "whitehouse.gov"
JUNE 19, 2009 6:59AM EDT
- 8 Comments
Dealing with Crisis, Managing Anger
APRIL 13, 2009 6:32AM EDT
- 3 Comments
Some Thoughts and Sayings for Reflection...Share Your Own!
MAY 26, 2009 8:00AM EDT
- 3 Comments
Speech as social action
JULY 19, 2009 1:46AM EDT
- 1 Comments
Near the Blue Ridge line (new original lyrics/vocals/essay)
DECEMBER 27, 2009 10:18PM EST
- 2 Comments
Predatory lending, South Carolina, minimum wage
MAY 22, 2009 7:49PM EDT
- 1 Comments
Issues Faced by Helpers from Afar on an Indian Reservation
JULY 31, 2009 7:55PM EDT
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