About Me
I turned to writing poetry as a creative outlet a couple of years ago. In that time I’ve become the host of a poetry series in my neighborhood in South Buffalo, NY.
I released a chapbook called songs.cradled in early 2010, an illustrated volume of poetry, Protected by Paradox in 2011 and Orbs in March of 2012.
I try to write daily, if only a little.
I try to read daily, as much as I can
I live daily, a lot
I hope you enjoy my work and please comment on it and share it if you like.
All work contained in this blog is the sole property of Frederick E. Whitehead unless otherwise noted. All work is Copyrighted Frederick E. Whitehead.
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I have nominated you for the 7×7 award. If you were already nominated , please see this as a gesture of my appreciaton 🙂
http://inaweblogisback.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/7×7-award/
Ina, thank you! I would like to pass this along, but I don’t know how the process works. Let me know how and I’ll pass it along.
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The rules of this award:
1. Tell everyone something they don’t know about you.
2. Link to posts on your blog that you think best fit the following categories:
Most Beautiful-
Most Helpful-
Most Popular-
Most Controversial-
Most Surprisingly Successful-
Most Underrated-
Most Pride-
3. Pass this award on to seven other bloggers.
On the 7×7 post on my weblog you can find the logo as well. 🙂
Fred, I’ve nominated you for a ‘Booker Award’. You can get the details at my blog. You may not want to respond to this, which is fine, I just wanted to draw attention to your work because I admire it so much. Leo
Thanks Leo!
Ina posted a link on fb of your latest poem. Its a wonderful poem and I am leaving a comment. I am now following your blog 🙂
Christine.
poem
i wish i can write as good as you….love the way you choose your words and combined it into poetry….thanks for following my travel photo blog at Gasm Travels
thank you!
Hello Frederick,
I hope it is not too late to wish you a wonderful New Year. May 2013 bring you more happiness, love, and success. I would like to thank you because you continue following my blog. I hope my blog posts do not disappoint and that your visits in there have been a joyful ride. Thank you again, many blessings and much love to you. 🙂
Subhan Zein
never too late for such kind well wishes. the same to you! I hope this coming year finds you happy and you accomplish all you set out to do
thank you, Frederick, many blessings and much love to you.. 🙂
Subhan Zein
Hi, Fred,
Ina Schroders-Zeeders, a follower of yours, directed me here. I also live in the Western NY area, originally from Buffalo, now living in East Pembroke between Akron and Batavia. I see you are doing a poetry reading at Dog Ears Bookstores this month – I don’t know if I will be able to get over there for your reading as I care for my elderly mother, but certainly am glad to be introduced to you and your excellent poetry. I am a writer of fiction but I also dabble in poetry and do some artwork: http://bardessdmdenton.wordpress.com/
PS I have been in contact with Dog Ears regarding my recently published literary historical novel, A House Near Luccoli, hoping they might consider selling it. I had contacted Tom McDonnell about a month ago (sent him an email and marketing folder for the novel), but haven’t heard back. Any suggestions?
Best of luck with your writing and in all ways for the New Year! Diane M Denton
Nice to meet you Diane. I hang
around Dog Ears quite a bit and
I’ll ask Tom about your book. Hope
to meet you in person. I host the
poetry series at the store. Ut is
the 4th Friday of each month at
7:00
Hi, Fred. Thanks so much for your reply, and your consideration in mentioning my book to Tom. I so appreciate it. I look forward to following your work!
An old man in the park poem is a brilliant piece, truly. It is a great metaphor for an aspect of art-making, and I have forwarded it to some friends and colleagues. Thank you!
thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the follow, all the best for your journey!
You spoke at my class today
I’m not usually a poetry reader, but I really enjoyed your poems. I would like to personally thank you for coming and doing the reading for us. I am following you on here now and will frequently come on and read what you post.
Thank you again!
thanks! I had a good time, I’m glad you enjoyed
the presentation. It’s good that the
weather allowed us to be outside.
Thanks for following my blog also!
Hi!
Would you happen to be a Fred Whitehead that taught at SIU, in the early-mid 1970’s?
No, sorry. I was in my early teens around that time
Hello Fred. There’s something I’d like to write to you about. Could you email me please, at: lookerstevens@gmail.com Thanks. J