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The life of a foreigner in a new place is never without itschallenges and difficulties.

One may experience newstresses in response to a new culture.

In order toovercome these burdens one must, in addition toworking, engage in hobbies in order to break themeldrum of a busy life.

I was born gifted with an abilityto write and compose poetry.

Enjoying these things, Imake the effort to be creative in my spare time awayfrom work.

Portraying a new perspective on the viewsand thoughts of diaspora communities, some others andI have included therein-African themes.

Although oneshould be free to express their talent, sadly this is notthe case in all countries.

I aspire to freedom. Amidst Poets There Are No Strangers Or Foreigners,Just People Of Expression, Thinkers, Doers Of Words,Craftsmen and Wordsmiths. It Takes A Poet To Know A Poet,Ross Cooper Is A Poet!

Paul Rees