Poetic Voices of America

ANDREW ANDERSON resides in Hilton Head Island, SC. He is currently an eighth grader at McCraken Middle School and he studies the Civil War and music on his own. His other interests include playing the viola, drawing, and rollerblading. He was in the Beaufort Co. Youth Orchestra until he disbanded. He was recently recruited in the 48th New York Volunteer Regiment (re-enactors). His comments: "The theme for my poem was the Civil War. There was no enemy; both sides fought for their beliefs. The soldiers' bravery and dedication to their respective causes was the inspiration....."

As appears on the "About the Author" page of Poetic Voices of America - Fall 1994

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      The Published Poet

Poetic Voices of America - Fall 1994

"...our collection of poems represents a wide variety of thoughts, themes, and genres. And again our collection includes the voices of poets from across the continent, and even beyond from other countries. ..."

"What are these voices saying as they provide this written record? The are providing a personal journal of feelings - disappointments and joys, sorrows and pleasures, fears and triumphs...."

"Who are these voices? They are persons literally from all walks of life who have common need to express themselves poetically..."

Appears in the Introduction to the published collection titled: Poetic Voices of America - Fall 1994.

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