“Poems 31” by Donald Anthony King is now available for purchase
“Your reflection in the mirror, reveals
a crack, but the mirror is not cracked,
you see.”
–an excerpt from the book
Donald Anthony King’s “Poems 31” is a collection of poems and prose that center on the author’s thoughts. This book is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARP website.
Donald Anthony King is a retired commander of the Naval Reserves who served in the military for 22 years. In December 1981, after transferring from Florida A&M University with an Associate of Arts degree, he received a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. His Master’s degree was attained from the satellite Tyndall AFB branch of TROY University, in Panama City, Florida. Currently, he and his family are living in Austin, Texas.
“Poems 31” is a collection that highlights Donald Anthony King’s abilities as a poet and writer. Each poem vividly illustrates the author’s distinctive writing style, which he uses to express his original ideas and emotions in both poetry and prose. While the pace and rhyme of each poem may vary, each creation has a high level of craftsmanship that will pique your interest.
The author wanted to challenge and stimulate the readers to think creatively about the true meaning behind each work. He dedicated this book to his family, especially his parents.
“Linda, the “You need to Listen” leaping Lizard
Listen class – line up! Please. We’re going outside.
Today, we are playing leapfrog. Doesn’t that sound fun!
My good friend Leonard, the frog – developed this game.
Boy! could he jump!
Yes, Johnny! But Linda, I want to play on the monkey bars.
Okay! Johnny, we played on the monkey bars yesterday.
On the playground, (today) we are playing leapfrog! You got that, Johnny!!
Listen Linda, I don’t want to play leapfrog.
Johnny, we are not playing on the monkey bars.
But Linda, why can’t we play on the monkey bars? Because I said so!
You’re not listening Linda Listen LINDA!! I want to play on the monkey bars!
Johnny, you got one more time to but Linda me. Okay! Class, are we ready to go? Yes, ma’am!
Johnny, where are you going? Listen, Linda……….”
The book is now available for purchase via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Poems-31-Donald-Anthony-King-ebook/dp/B0BG99NWYT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3HZEL02CGQY4K&keywords=Poems+31&qid=1664834462&qu=eyJxc2MiOiItMC4wMSIsInFzYSI6IjAuMDAiLCJxc3AiOiIwLjAwIn0%3D&s=books&sprefix=poems+31+ch%2Cstripbooks%2C741&sr=1-4.