Earl Schumacker Poet Bio

Bio of a Simple Man Called Me

BIO Of A Simple Man Called Me

Coming from a normal family
Perhaps not by today’s standards
I had two loving parents who stayed together 
They lived and died together, that was their choice
And molded me to be a humble man of virtue
Most friends and family call me “gullible”
I believe anything you tell me… but only once
My parents named me Earl and wished me luck
Short stories, plays, novels, and sometimes poetry, is my way of life
I have nothing published but I still like to write
No one will pay me for reading books, so I played the game
Giving people subpoenas, travel documents, all in the same day
A travel manager by day, a constable’s officer by night
I’ve led an interesting, sometimes dangerous life
I’ve even had a wife or two and a couple of children along the way 
I love chess and Zelda video games and played for hours
The Beatles are the best of the very best for music pleasure
Kafka, Samuel Beckett and Hesse are still such fun to read
People still call me gullible and lame
But I’m still standing, still playing in the game

      Created on 10/09/14 for BIO Poems -Poetry Contest

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Eve Roper April 9, 2015 at 10:59 PM Nice to meet you Earl. Blessings Eve Earl Schumacker April 10, 2015 at 8:55 AM Good morning Eve, Thank you so much. You have already said some kind words about my works. I have commented on your works also. It has been some time. It is hard for me to keep up with the Poetry Soup community with my schedule. I changed my avatar also at Soup. It is always nice to hear from you. Have a great day. Thanks again. Take care. Earl

Anne-Lise Andresen October 21, 2014 at 5:27 AM - Like the way you've written your bio,Earl :)- Congratulations on your wonderful 2nd place in the bio contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Earl Schumacker October 21, 2014 at 6:51 AM Hi Anne Lise, Thank you. It is all true. I did not want to do this contest but I had some structure ideas so I ran with it. You should have gotten 1st. place. Your bio was the most original and creative. You did a great job. Keep up the good work. Have a great day. Earl

Brenda Meier-Hans October 20, 2014 at 1:01 PM Congratulations on your win Earl. It was really nice to read these little parts of your life. Earl Schumacker October 20, 2014 at 1:48 PM Hi Brenda, Thank you so much. It is all true. I have had and continue to have a lot of adventures, dangers and drama in my life. I prefer a simple life but it was not to be. Thanks again. Congratulations on your #1 win in the contest. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison October 19, 2014 at 2:30 PM Dropping back with my congrats Earl:-) Hugs Jan xx Earl Schumacker October 19, 2014 at 2:47 PM Hi Jan. Thanks again for commenting. I'm glad you liked it. Congratulations to you too for your excellent #1st. place win. Have a great day. Take care. Earl

Andrea Dietrich October 9, 2014 at 9:14 PM I like that nonchalant, I've had a wife or two. This was very interesting to learn more about you,Earl. My hubbie was a bounty hunter one year. Oh, the tales I heard about THAT. You have varied interests and that makes for the spice of life! Earl Schumacker October 10, 2014 at 7:49 AM Good morning Andrea, Thank you so much for your interest and comments. I was more inclined to not do this write but I had a few ideas to fashion and form a structure so I ran with the muse. This is all true by the way. I only wanted a simple life...but that was not to be. Thanks again. Have a pleasant day. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison October 9, 2014 at 8:03 AM Oh what an open and interesting write Earl - I love the line about having a wife or two - that made me smile:-) Good luck in the contest. Hugs jan xxx Earl Schumacker October 9, 2014 at 8:19 AM Hi Jan, Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it. Honestly, I do not like to do this kind of write but I had a few ideas about structure so I took a jab at it. I'm happy with the way it turned out. Actually, all of it is true. Thanks again. Take care. Earl