Myriam Acero 

Stamford, CT, USA 

Myriam has been writing poetry since she was seven years old. She was born in Santa Fe Bogota (Colombia's Capital City). She is a naturalized American citizen. Most of her poetry is written in Spanish, her homeland lenguaje. She is an artist and writer. Myriam has had her poetry published in a local newspaper, El Sol Latin News; on the 93.1 radio station; on Latin radio in New York City; and by The National Library of Poetry. Her poetry, "Water Energy Karma," is in the anthology, "A View From Afar." Myriam has received an Editor's Choice Award and is a member of the International Society of Poets and The Academy of American Poets. She has also had her poem, "Fantasy," published by Illiad Press. Myriam was awarded an Honorable Mention by Creative Arts & Science Enterprises for the book, "Moments," as well as an Accomplishment of Merit award for "To Be Happy Mike." She has actually written more than 88 poems. She states, "If I have to go to hell, I will be happy because I am not afraid. I have the heavens in my heart and poetry in my soul; and an angel behind, that is always protecting me."

Close To You

Looking For Love

Sad I return at home. 
And sitting on the stairs 
I found you, with your eyes, 
Full of tears. 
I do not, that you was the love, 
That warmth love, 
That I looking for.

Love Affair