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Name:  Joseph Spence, Sr.

Location:  USA

Age:  Adult

Pets:  My piano keyboard

Favorite Poet:  Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, William Yeats, and 
Walt Whitman

Favorite Poem:  The Road Less Traveled, Mother to Son, America,  
and The Lake Isle of Innisfree

How long have you been writing poetry?: I have been writing and reciting poems on and off since middle school.

What/Who inspires you to write?: I was inspired to write by my parents. However, my mother was the moving force that prompted my involvement in poetry and the reciting of poetry.

Favorite Quote or Motto: Oh my, life you are so precious!

Writing Awards, Publications, and other Achievements: Joseph Spence, Sr., a Goodwill Ambassador appointed by the State of Arkansas, has published the following book of poetry: "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul." (PublishAmerica 2006). "A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul." (Authorhouse, 2005). World Haiku Association - Haiku poems published in 2007, No. 3, Edited by Ban'ya Natsuishi (January 2007). Magazine Publications: “Beautiful Leaf,” and “Fancy Soap.” (Phoenix, 2006). "If We Must Die." (Phoenix Magazine, 2005), Anthology Publication: “Looking Out Today—The Horizon” (The International Who’s Who In Poetry, 2006). “I Like Tropical Living.” (A Surrender To The Moon, 2005). Received Editor’s Choice Awards for the following: “Beautiful Leaf,” “Praising Him All The Way,” “I Like Tropical Living,” and “A Child’s Dream.” (International Library of Poetry, 2005). He is the 3rd place winner of the 2004 Midwest Literary Festival Poetry Slam for his poems “Justice Defenders” and “Such a Beautiful Aroma.” Scholastic Awards: MATC President’s Award Finalist (2006), Lamp of Knowledge Award (2005), Phi Theta Kappa International Scholastic Order-Honor Society (2001), National Vocational-Technical Honor Society (1999), and Meritorious Service Medal (United States Army 1996).

	A Trilogy Of Poetry, Prose And Thoughts: For The Mind, Body & Soul by Joseph S., Sr. Spence, Sheila M. Parrish-Spence, Jonathan C. Parrish-Spence ISBN 1420803948 Amazon: $12.95 + shipping Paperback: 136 pages, 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.4 inches Publisher: Authorhouse (January 31, 2005)
	Trilogy Moments For The Mind, Body and Soul by Joseph S., Sr. Spence, Sheila M. Parrish-Spence, Jonathan C. Parrish-Spence ISBN 1424152496 Amazon: $19.95 + shipping Paperback: 188 pages, 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches Publisher: PublishAmerica (October 26, 2006)

Additional Poet Information: Writing and reciting poetry is a vital part of my entire being. My family also writes poetry with me everyday. Our first book, “A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul” was published in 2005 by Authorhouse.