The Apocalypse: A Collection of Poems

The collection of poems I have compiled here are mostly of a spiritual nature with religious and political viewpoints. Some have a twist of humor. In The Apocalypse, I pose a theological argument with interpretations. As a poet, I've aspired to be like a Milton, Keats, Blake, or Dante. I'm hoping I achieved a little of that. I spent four years working on this collection.

Born in Chicago IL May18 1958. James Philip Bourke. Grew up in Maywood Illinois. Till in 1969 his family moved to Ft Lauderdale Florida. Where he spent six years of his teen age life as a Floridian; moving back and forth to Chicago, where his older brother lived.. Attended North East high school in North Lauderdale. Also attended Central Y High in downtown Chicago in 1973. In 1979 - 80 attended Laney colleges in Oakland California. He has been playing and singing in public since 1977. Has traveled all over the world as a traveling minstrel.