Poems 31

About the Book

Lloyd's Prayer

My father you know I'm only seven.

Howard be my last name.

My Mama has come home-

I don't know what I've done.

She went to buy a loaf of bread.

Now that she's back from 7-Eleven.

Please forgive me for trying to pass

the football and forgive those

who tried to pass the football to me.

Lead us into my room for PlayStation-

but call us when the pizza is delivered

(it's under my Mama name, Gloria).

'Cause my Mama house is clean and

she needs time to shower

but not forever and ever.

Amen.

Poems 31 is a collection that showcases the talents of writer and poet Donald Anthony King. Each poem brings to life a written style, that embraces his own unique way of sharing his creative thoughts and feelings through poetry and prose. Each poem may have a different rhythm and rhyme, but each composition possesses workmanship quality, that will tantalize your interest.

With titles such as "Sunday best", "I Heal Good!" and "Can I get an Amen!"-this author's poetic words will challenge and stimulate readers to think creatively about the true meaning behind each work.

About the Author

Donald Anthony King retired as a Commander (in April 2004) from the Naval Reserves, after twenty-two years of military service. He graduated from Florida State University (FSU) in December 1981, after transferring from Florida A&M University. He met his wife in London, England. He and his family, currently live in Panama City, Florida. They moved from Austin, Texas in December 2003.