Doddridge D. Hossum

The authors poetry is generally inspired by the simplicities of life; a word, a thought, an action, or the observation of mere human interactions. Many of the poems in Random are loosely based on the authors collective experience of working with indigent families. Very few of the verses in this collection of poems are depictions of the authors personal life. One of the authors favorite poems in Random is Bathroom Etiquette. It is a page plucked directly from the authors personal repertoire, albeit with minuscule modification. The author is most inspired when in a melancholy state of mind, which is often punctuated in his poetry. Random offers the reader an insightful glimpse into the eclectic style of poetry from the authors collection.