I was born and raised within the great mediocrity of the mid-west and I am 
still convinced Kansas City could one day be a meca of arts and culture. It 
is my intent to do my part in convincing others of this potential reality 
via poetry. When not writting or performing I can be found in the kitchen (as 
my profession dictates) or in any number of mid-town dives, researching 
material for future poems. Examples of my written work can be found at 

http://www.blurty.com/users/joneal