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    Strange Verses
    Strange Verses
    Strange Verses
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    Strange Verses

    By Lee E. Shilo

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    My Dark poetry is a tad grim and my wife hates when I write it. But you must understand that I do not write my poetry out of malice or ill intent. I read the whole book on Milton once and got hooked on that style. Writing Dark Poetry is a release for me.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLee E. Shilo
    Release dateDec 5, 2009
    ISBN9781452303000
    Strange Verses
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    Lee E. Shilo

    I live on Vancouver Island, in Victoria, Canada with my loving wife Elisabeth, paranoid cat and crazy dog. I love writing How To's, Dark Poetry, Children Stories, Fantasy/Fiction, Diamond Palm/Iron Palm (brick breaking techniques)and especially (Believe It Or Not) stories. Writing affords me some release of daily frustrations and everyday tensions. I am Semi-Retired and have a wide range of Genre to put into my writing. My life experiences are many, and is reflected in each-and-every story I write.

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      Strange Verses - Lee E. Shilo

      STRANGE VERSES

      By: Lee E. Shilo

      © Lee E. Shilo-All Rights Reserved-2011

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2011 Lee E. Shilo

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Book Cover Art By: Lee E. Shilo

      ®Lee E. Shilo-All Rights Reserved-2011

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      I must admit my, Dark poetry, is a tad grim, and my wife hates it when I write it. But, you must understand that I, do not, write my poetry out of malice or ill intent. I read the whole book on Milton once, and got hooked on that style. Writing Dark Poetry is a release for me, I really am a nice person, with a good sense of humor. Any pent-up anger, frustrations and even depression, goes into my poetry, not into my life.

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