This collection of poetry addresses the nature of time, reflections on the natural world, the difficulty of loss,
contemporary social issues and gratitude for life.
"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong." - Voltaire
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Randal A. Burd, Jr. received his B.A. in English <i>cum laude</i> with minors in Art, Psychology, and Writing from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and his M.Ed. in English Education at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is Editor/Publisher of Christian Rhetoric, a founding member of the Excelsior Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, past President of the Alpha Delta Epsilson chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, and a lifetime member of Phi Eta Sigma. Past positions include Editor-in-Chief of the Missouri Miner newspaper (2000-2002), Editor-in-Chief of Southwinds Magazine (1997-2001), and President of the Living Poets Society (1999-2000).
Birth Place
Little Rock, AR USA
Accomplishments
Awards include: The President's Recognition of Literary Excellence, National Authors Registry, 1999; 1998 President's Award For Literary Excellence, National Authors Registry; First Place--Creative Arts & Science Enterprises Contest #1, 1997; First Place--Marguerite A. Sousa Memorial Poetry Contest, Writers Forum Press, 1997; Fourth Place--Illiad Literary Awards, Spring 1998; Fourth Place--Illiad Literary Awards, Summer 1998; Numerous Honorable Mentions, Editor's Choice Awards, Accomplishments of Merit.
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