Mark Dohle, US

 

 

Free Verse   longing   deep in the coldest heart, locked down tight, is a longing so deep that if felt the heart would die.     in living color   life is painted in many colors; some lurid, others subdued, in grey and black, or brown and burgundy. at times bright red yet at others emerald green, cold blue' and warm yellow; each plays a part in our pilgrimage, like wine pressed down overflowing, distilled, dry and sweet, we each have a chalice to drink for there is no escape for the demands of the journey.     About Mark Dohle, US   My name is Mark Dohle, I am from a large family of 11 brothers and sisters, of which I am the third oldest. I was born on 3 DEC 48 in Steeleville Mo. When ten my family moved to Panama Canal Zone, I lived there from 58-67, when I graduated from High School. I joined the Navy for four years. I have only been writing for 10 years, which actually came as a surprise to me, since before that time I actually hated to write. Now it is a source of healing for me. I am Catholic and my faith means a great deal to me. Though I often struggle to live up to the love I profess. At times this is shown in my poetry and other essays. This is Mark Dohle's second appearance in Sketchbook.