Broken Silence

About the Book

Doug’s third book of poetry Broken Silence is his trilogy of poetry, in which he returns to his roots of what inspired him to write. This collection of poems focuses on romance, heartbreak, family, motivation and dealing with the struggles that a person may encounter in life. The poems convey his feelings about how important loved ones are with the dedication poem to his mother, First Lady. The poem In Memory of You, was written for his Grandmother he lost to cancer.

Doug discusses the joys of love and finding that connection with a person in his heartfelt poems Notice You and Falling For You. He also addresses the pain of losing a relationship in his poems I Remember When and Off The Market, where sometimes putting your heart on the line does not guarantee,a person will end up with the result that was being sought out. In addition, his poem U.G.L.Y. inspires people that no matter what the opinion others may have of a person, there is strength to overcome any insecurity to find the path of secure inner happiness. The poem In My World addresses the struggles and pains that he views others dealing with in terms of unemployment and how it is affecting the world.

Doug’s purpose in writing this book is to share his thoughts in a poetic form so others can see that no one is ever alone in feeling like the only outcast in the world. We are all unique in our own special way, and live every day as you are painting the world with your vision for everyone to see. Broken Silence will stimulate a person’s mind and show that most valuable things in life primarily come from within and understanding others.

About the Author

Doug is a 34 year old Financial Analyst from Belleville, NJ. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1996, earned his Bachelor degree in Accounting from Richard Stockton College in 2001, and in 2010 earned his MBA in Finance. Doug has also published two other books of poetry “Fresh Thoughts” published in 2003 and “The Rebirth of A Lost Poet” published in 2006. He has performed at several charity and social events all over the United States to share his poetic thoughts with many audiences. Doug has been writing poetry since 1996, and the passion has only increased over the years, as he is inspired by his fellow peers and his supporters to continue writing. For him, putting his thoughts down in published books, allows others to walk in his mind by reading the poems that he writes. The feeling of sharing his poems and others enjoying them is priceless.