Born to the Rachal family in August 1952.  I was one of 10 children.  I was born in Winnfield Louisiana.  We moved to Lake Charles when I was still very young.  I attended school and graduated in 1971.  Prior to my graduation I had a car fall on me and broke my jaw.   While I still had my mouth wired shut I joined the Marines.  I left Louisiana with no plans to return.  Upon my retirement, I felt it advantages to return to Lake Charles.  I came thinking I would find a new life but Lake Charles has not change in 38 years that I was gone.  I was asked if I wanted to try sub stitute teaching and I love it.  Kids want smeone to listen and they want to be guided.  I am having the time of my life.  However the pay is not good at all and in order to survive I must try to get my book published.  My book is Emotions In Thoughts    Spoken.

I will place some of my poetry on line if any one can tell me if I am headed in the right direction and could help me get published I would appreciate it 

JV