https://amzn.to/3HnNiEG - to purchase his book -Sounds Unheard Songs of Home

Chapter 1. Being human is an awkward experience. Chapter 10. Overthinking holds us back. Chapter 66. This poem speaks of a universal search for softness and peace. (Joseph finds his in nature and spirituality, rather than organized religion.

Joseph knew he wanted to be a writer after reading "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros

https://amzn.to/3GpXA5P- to purchase " The House on Mango Street".

He had always written, short pieces, mostly. Like poems, essays and memories. He became a successful painter. That consumes and satisfied him. And then the pandemic hit and he found his time frame opened up and he started taking notes and doing an "autopsy on himself." Yes, that's what he called it. Like ripping open his body and examining all his thoughts and habits etc. A very interesting way of finding yourself and figuring out what is broken and what needs fixed. 

His goals as a writer are to celebrate natural beauty around him and also to build. To heal. To find grace. And lend others the same.

You may follow him on Instagram: j.l.writer

Christy Collier , yep that's me on Instagram: struggle_winner

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