Authors
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Joseph S. Spence, Sr.
Jonathan Clarence Parrish Spence
Sheila M. Parrish-Spence
Jonathan,
Sheila, & Joseph (Spence Family Poetry)
Website: www.trilogypoetry.com
Email: trilogypoetry@yahoo.com
Product(s): A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul (Authorhouse, 2005)
Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body, and Soul (Publish America, 2006)
About the Authors
Joseph
S. Spence, Sr., is a co-author of “A
Trilogy of Poetry, Prose, and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul.”
He holds the title of Poet Laureate from Poets.com. He has received
four Editor’s Choice Awards from Poetry.com for outstanding achievement during
2005 for the poems: The Beautiful
Leaf, A Child’s Dream, Praising Him All The Way, and I Like Tropical Living.
His poems are published in many forums including the anthology, A
Surrender To The Moon (2005), and The
International Who’s Who in Poetry (2005) by the International
Library of Poetry. His poem If We Must
Die is published in the
Jonathan
Clarence Parrish Spence is a co-author of “A
Trilogy of Poetry, Prose, and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul.”
He is also a violinist, singer, orator, and actor in addition to 
being
a writer and poet. In a most recent production, “Anything
Goes,” he portrayed the Captain of the USS American, and in “Into
The Woods,” he portrayed the wolf. He has received the
Editor’s Choice Award from Poetry.com for his poems “If
I Were A Paycheck” and “Volunteerism
is the Greatest.” Jonathan has performed, recited, and read
his poetry at various open mics, and poetry slams, including the
2004 Midwest Literary Festival where he also was a judge. He won the 2nd
place award for his poem “As I Put My Contacts On In The Morning” during the 2005
Teen
Sheila
M. Parrish-Spence is a co-author of “A
Trilogy of Poetry, Prose, and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul.”
She is an attorney, writer, educator and community activist. She holds the
rating of Poet Laureate with Poets.com. 
Sheila
received the Editor’s Choice Award for the poems “Your
Smile My Son” and “Grocery
Shopping” from Poetry.com. She is a distinguished member of
International Society of Poets. Sheila has recited, read, and participated in
many open mics, poetry marathons, readings, and poetry slams, including the 2004
Midwest Literary Festival, and the 2005 and 2006 Woodlawn Pattern Poetry
Marathons. As a violinist, Sheila is a member of an ensemble group
with other legal professionals known as “No
Strings Attached.” Her poetry has been published in the 2005 West
Suburban YMCA fall newsletter. She has published prose and poetry in the
Junior League of
About the Books
Trilogy
started as a family’s way of overcoming the grief surrounding the loss of a
loved one. The passing of Joseph’s mother was very sorrowful. His
method of overcoming the grieving process was to write. He wrote everyday,
and during every spare moment. His enthusiasm began to spread throughout
the household.
The family loves to write and soon all were writing poetry and prose.
Eventually, the writings were turned into a manuscript and then a book. The
family certainly enjoyed putting the project together collectively. The
diverse brainstorming process of every thought, idea, concern and the like was
written down. After a period of time papers were all over the place.
An effective management process was implemented whereby each had a journal
and kept track of the poems.
To the Spence family poetry, is the inner music of the soul. It is the internal spring which invigorates the mechanism of the inner self with substance to reach a new horizon. Poetry opens the self to a new height of tranquility and the essence of being. It unfolds the making of a new dawn. Trilogy was a transitional moment in time when poetry transformed a family from grief to one of calmness with a sense of peace. The different blends of poems and prose in Trilogy make the reading experience exciting and enjoyable.
Trilogy shows what a family working together can do positively in the harmony and enlightenment of the written word. It shows how family members working together, playing, creating, and enjoying each others thoughts as they grow are capable of making achievements. The book serves as an inspiration to families and individuals who are struggling to find a light in the dark, to those striving to overcome odds that seem insurmountable, and to others trying to extinguish pain when it is most grievous. Finally, Trilogy serves as a quite abode for those who want a peaceful moment to read pages of laughter, joy, suspense, relaxation, and excitement. Trilogy generates a feeling of a new self-consciousness and self-confidence in the reader who enjoys poetry and prose.
Trilogy
Moments for the Mind, Body, and Soul is a unique poetic
blend of spirituality, tranquility, and self-awareness in life’s journey for
the reader to experience. This release introduces a new form of poetry, Epulaeryu,
which introduces another level of poetry that tantalizes the taste buds
from home cooking to exotic dishes. The Epulaeryu poetic form is being enjoyed
by many across the globe, as they write about their most exotic and delicious
dishes. This new release has a variety of poetic forms reflecting on
love, family relationships, romance, world travels, the seasons, prayers,
spirituality, and inspirational thoughts for the reader to experience a new
height in poetry. The authors take the readers on a journey to a new aura
of experiences in poetry, short stories, and life-long reflections that
stimulate the mind, body and soul. This combination of poetic talents by the
authors is very persuasive and has something for readers of all ages in a
diversity of cultures by weaving a common thread of love for the enjoyment of
life.
