I have been writing since I could hold a pen, and put words together on paper. All my life I was told I could express my self very well with words; writing is my best friend. It has been there for me when I had no one to talk to. I am influenced by Shakespearean poetry, and folk songs fom Colombia, my country of birth. I also enjoy the works of Longfellow, T.S Elliot,and Langston Hughes. I appreciate Tupac's poetical style. Also, other authors who influence me are: Kim Clement, C.S Lewis, and I appre more...