The Humility of Struggle: Love, Hurt, & Hope

A collection of Poetry based on the life experience of a man who has struggled through life without ever losing hope of finding tranqulity in a brighter tomorrow. The poems in this collection are inspired by the many challenges and struggles many of us face in everyday life. From matters of love, hurt, and hope, we all have experienced a myriad of situations that at times makes one question the reasons why we are faced with such an array of emotional ups and downs. It is the very toll of love, hurt, and hope that makes us aware of just how vulnerable we can be sometimes but, it leaves us the gift of strength and character. From these struggles I have learned that humility is nothing short of an incredible virtue.

Tomas J. Colon was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. He faced many struggles while growing up in a single parent home. Tomas grew up rather quickly and took on the role of being a provider very early in his life realizing that in order for he, his little brother, and his mother to have a fighting chance in a rapidly changing society. Tomas enrolled in the military where he served honorably for over 10 years. He is a dedicated husband, a father of four, and also a full time student seeking a Bachelor of Arts as a Sociology major at Eastern Connecticut State University.