This photograph was taken in my hometown of Cheraw, S.C. and speaks to my fascination with trains. The poem that accompanies this image is titled "Migration." Both were published in "The Auburn Avenue" literary magazine, along with two other poems. https://www.theauburnavenue.com/threepoemsbyjns

I was born and raised in Cheraw, SC, the birthplace of jazz great, Dizzy Gillespie. This statue is in the center of town and pays homage to the legend. I captured this image and used it to inspire my poem "Voices" which was published in "The Auburn Avenue" literary magazine along with this photo. https://www.theauburnavenue.com/threepoemsbyjns

On a trip to Havana in 2017, I was able to see the city. This photograph not only represented the culture I experienced, it was also published in "The Auburn Avenue" literary magazine along with my poem "Freedom." https://www.theauburnavenue.com/threepoemsbyjns

Baltimore on a cold gloomy day.

Some of the colors I saw in Graffiti Alley in West Baltimore.

"Worms Eye View" is all about perspective and what you can and can't see.

Look towards the light.

One spring day in Pittsburgh, PA, snow fell and covered everything in sight—the 16th street bridge, trees, the sidewalk and well, you get the picture.

The road may end but the journey continues...

A poem and photograph from my book "for the LOVE, short stories and poems, Vol. 1."