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Words flow fluently through a poetic stream where the muse paddles in both directions, where he deems most rewarding. His intention is to capture an audience full of dreams where the author can captivate his own. There are many turns and bends in the water, but somehow the shore beckons him on solid ground. Mike invites his audience to open up the pages and become familiar with the author’s visions of friends, family and experiences in life.

About the Author

Michael John Carignan has been writing free-verse poetry for over fifty years. He has had many poems printed in newspapers and anthologies. His first book, Quintessence, published in 1992 by Brandywine books, was cut short when the publisher went bankrupt. Mike's second collection, Chrysalis was published in 2021 by Austin Macauley and the third book Free Admission to My Mind was published in 2024 by Austin Macualey Publishers. The author was one of four top artists in Franklin High School. He has dabbled in standup comedy locally. Michael has held poetry classes for both children and the elderly. He resides in Brattleboro, Vermont with his girlfriend, Roslyn.