I have been writing poetry for many years. I have a great passion for writing inspirational poetry. My work has been published in various poetry magazines and anthologies. My poems were selected to appear in “The Sound of Poetry”, a special audio CD and tape collection. I was presented an International Poet of Merit Award by the International Society of Poets in 2002. My poetic influences are Rumi, Robert Frost and Maya Angelou. By profession, I am a Computer Scientist and Telecommunication Engineer.  I am married, living in South Elgin, Illinois, USA and have three children. I am truly grateful to those marvelous poets and writers who take their precious time to read and comment on my writings. Best wishes and warmest regards to all of you!   Memberships:   Member of Academy Of American Poets Member of IllinoisState Poetry Society Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA       Let yourself become living poetry  —Rumi The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise  —Maya Angelou A Poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom —Robert Frost