Dear Reader

Welcome to My Life in Metaphor, one man's life experiences and views of life, death, and everything in between.

My writings reflect growing up a part of two distinct, rich cultures; training as a scientist and public health professional; work and residence in three foreign countries — Brazil, Jordan, and Ecuador; a love of nature; and great respect for our country, but concern about a decline in our nation's values, the growing hostility and intolerance, technology as a substitute for direct human contact, and excessive violence.

I hope you will enjoy my poetry, find it interesting and thought-provoking.

Sincerely,
Joseph Baldi Acosta