Lochard Noel Miami, Florida

Lochard Noel, poet and novelist. Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti in August 28,1955. Lochard Noel has begun writing poetry since he was 14 years old, He married Elizabeth C. Noel and they have three children. Lochard and Elizabeth are both teachers. They work for Dade County Public Schools in Miami, Florida where they have been living for the past fifteen years. As an artist, Lochard Noel thinks that Art can change the human condition by spreading out the message of love and universal solidarity. Publications: Poetry Le pouvoir du savoir, the power of knowledge, Theater, 1982 Carnet d'un damne, 1985 Chansons do Novembre, songs of november, 1986 Nous voici les deracines, here we are the uprooted, 1987 Dechirure suivi de Melodies pour Lili, 1992 Mannouba, 1994 Oli, Ole, Oli, Ole, poetry for children (Published by Dade County Public Schools in December 1996) Novel L'Enfer c'est la mer, september 1996.

Flying Bird I' am a bird who likes to fly There are times I want to sing Sing so loud with all my strength I' am a bird who likes to fly I'm a bird who likes to fly Looking for flowers Near the running brook I' am a bird who likes to fly I am a bird who likes to fly What can I say That's who I am I am a bird who likes to fly I am a bird who likes to fly At times I talk At times I stop I am a bird who likes to fly.

I Like I like to look at the moon Walk in the sky I like to listen to birds Jealous birds singing For life to go on I like to hear the little stream Small stream running Running so people Can plant So corn can grow I like rain Rain that is beating drums Beating drums on tin roofs In the middle of the night I like beautiful I flowers Beautiful flowers that flourish on hope.

When I grow up I'd like to go somewhere To spread health Or a great brick layer To separate concrete and bricks I'd like to be a teacher To shape beautiful minds I'd like to be a farmer To plant rice, corn and beans I'd like to be a police officer Who worked for justice Or a good mechanic I'd like to excel in my profession You're attending school Stay in school and Take what you're doing seriously Forget to crime, drugs, and bad friends Think to help society.

All poems Copyright © 1997 Lochard Noel. All rights reserved.