Thomas M. Perry, Jr
(Tom Perry)



born: 5/14/1955
Salisbury N.C., U.S.A.
Ethnic origins: England and Scotland.
Appalachian Mountain heritage, of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North 
Carolina. Raised in Pennsylvania and currently residing in Maryland.
Fell in love with poetry on first reading of "I Sing the Body Electric" 
by Walt Whitman. Began writing at age 9 and never could stop, though 
quiet a few wish I would.
Occupation: Chemical Operator
Religion: Christian (Southern Baptist by denomination)
Hobbies: Poetry. Enjoys reading the classics and the Bible. I play 
guitar and often write my own songs.
Poetic philosophy: Pre Raphael
Favorite poets: Rod McKuen, Christina Rossetti, Walt Whitman, Asaph, and 
Madeline Simpson Murphy.
Favorite songwriters: Matracia Berg, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson, 
Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Hank Williams Sr.
Home page: Grassroots Poetry @ http://members.tripod.com/~tomperry