Glimpses. Fleeting thoughts. Ideas. Dreams. Visions. Wisps of fantasy... A sometimes-swirling series of subtle sensation-stimulating sonnets. These comprise the substance of this poetry.
A collection of writings by a centenarian, composed in the 103rd and 104th years of this searching, studying, seeking mind.
Counselor to counselors, pastor to pastors, consultant to CEO's of Fortune 500 companies... John DeFoore shares his uniquely creative spirit in this collection.
So, Relax. Release. Abandon expectation. Enter the looking-glass rabbit hole of thought. And just Enjoy.
Welcome to the selected musings of a century of distinctive wisdom.
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John DeFoore, Sr. was born in Sidon, Mississippi. He finished high school, went to college and when WWII began he was drafted in 1940. He served seven years in the military going into the service as private first class and discharged as a major in 1947. He was awarded the Bronze Cross for service, "above and beyond" during an amphibious landing on Morotai Island. John was ordained as a Baptist Minister in 194l, graduating from Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Science degree; Master of Theology degree from Southern Baptist Theological seminary. He is married to Marion Sue DeFoore and the father of four sons.