I was born in British Guiana, (now Guyana,) South America and was always creative as far as I can remember. I was selected as a semi-finalist in the International Society of Poets Annual Poetry Contest in Orlando, Florida (2004) I also won the Poetry.com Editor's Choice Award for Poetry in 2004 ,2006,, 2007and 2008. In July 2007 I received a certificate of accomplishment for honours in poetic knowledge and creativity as published by the International Society Of Poetry. I was awarded a Bronze Medal and a Crystal Trophy for Outstanding Poetry at the International Society of Poetry Convention and Symposium in Las Vegas in July 2008. At present I live and write in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada . Website : www.lulu.com/michaelkersting