Derek is a Scottish poet from a small working town called Coatbridge. He moved away to Cumbernauld when he was 11 and then returned in later life, where he still resides today. This is his first venture into writing anything, let alone poetry. He has worked all his life in the haulage business, and this is all very much far removed from his normal working life. He draws on personal and observational experiences, as well as his imagination, in his poetry. He started writing these poems while in a severe bout of depression, first of all to explain the pain he was going through to others, but he found the more he wrote, the more therapeutic it became. He hopes that some of his poems will help others who suffer from this illness believe that anything is possible, no matter what.
Derek’s poems are varied and tackle a wide array of themes. His ability to combine poetry with both real and fictional stories evokes a range of emotions – provocative, nostalgic, funny, and sad. Each poem offers something unique, waiting to be discovered as you read. He hopes readers will see themselves in his poetry, which is why he titled his first book Hopes, Dreams, and Fears.The emotional rollercoaster Derek takes you on with his unique blend of poetry will make you want to read this book from cover-to-cover multiple times. He will truly have you in laughter or tears as you find yourself immersed in his poetic writings. Enjoy this magical journey created by Derek for everyone.
With this book I want to take you on a journey into my mind, and at the end of the book I may or may not let you back out. I have lots of observations in my poems, and at times you may recognise your family members, friends, or even yourself in some of them. Some might scare you and give you nightmares. Others may cause you to experience tears of laughter. Your emotions will be battered and bruised into submission by my unique storytelling style. I guarantee it’s like nothing you have ever read before. My poems are very varied and deal with all kinds of subjects, both for your delight and horror. They are full of twists and turns that keep you guessing and wondering, “Where the hell is this going? My thoughts now turned into words sprawling through the imagination of my runaway mind… I dare you to look inside…
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