Ronald Andrew DeMena Jr.

Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Born May 25, 1958, parents: Ronald and Charlotte. Children's names: Ronald III, Gary, Nial. Graduated Franklin H.S., Rochester N.Y. Honorable discharge U.S.N. My present occupation is Skin Illustrator (Tattoo Artist) at Fantasy Tattoo, Niagara Falls, N.Y. I am a member of the Republican Party, A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education), N.O.R.M.L. (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws). I began writing poetry after being encouraged in a creative writing class. In 1996 I had finally gained some recognition for my works. I practice the philosophy of Taoism which allows a life of experience and learning. "Every moment is the beginning to the rest of one's life."

Nature Of Things

Being born helpless.
Nurtured by those who bore us.
Growth becomes struggle,
Struggle torments the soul,
Questioning true self.
Crowded world built on hate,
There seems to be no escape.
How confused; his quest for peace, harmony lost to chaos.
But then, day by day
The nature of all things, challenges us.
It's persistence, patience, humility.
No matter what, she survives.
Giving daily, opportunity to realize how sacred she really is.
Which, no matter how hard we try,
It can't be improved by our own design.
Mother Earth, solid and full.
Truly perfect, endures through time.