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Name:  Dempsey Lagrimas, Jr.

Location:  Illinois

Age:  34

Pets:  none

Favorite Poet:  Rumi, Pablo Neruda, Hafiz, Dogen, Sor Juana Ines de la 
Cruz (to name a few)

Favorite Poem:  "Sonnet XVII" by Pablo Neruda and "Detente, sombra de mi 
bien esquivo" by Juana Ines de la Cruz

How long have you been writing poetry?: I've been writing poems since high school, but through college and a few years beyond, writing was an on and off hobby. Though it remanins a hobby, its been in these past few years that I've wanted to take my writing to a higher level, wherever that may be.

What/Who inspires you to write?: I'm very inspired by other poets and writers, hoping to learn from them and develop as a poet, but I'd be kidding myself if I didn't say I'm driven by love and heartbreak.

Favorite Quote or Motto: "Let what you do be what you love." - Rumi

Writing Awards, Publications, and other Achievements: "di-ver-si-ty Literary Arts Journal" Spring 1994, published by Northern Illinois University, "Holding On: A General Collection Of Words" June 2001, Self-published poetry collecton.

Additional Poet Information: to my family and friends, "me ke aloha pau 'ole" - with my neverending love