Kent Neal
gay poetry books
Kent Neal
About
Kent Neal writes gay poetry books in both French and English. Poem themes include romantic relationships, identity, fighting against homophobia, and immigrant experiences.
He was born and raised in Oregon on the west coast of the United States. He holds an Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in creative writing from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Since 2003, he has been living in Lyon, France.
Kent’s poems have appeared in the following literary journals Hole In The Head Review, Painted Bride Quarterly, Gay & Lesbian Review, Broadkill Review, and elsewhere.
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Books
Kent Neal has published three collections of poetry: The Compass, The Labyrinth, and the Hour Glass; Where Saltwater Mixes With Freshwater; and A Ray of Light in the Lion’s Eye.
Haiku
A Ray of Light in the Lion's Eye
A little book in French of little moments in the city of lions.
Haiku
Where Saltwater Mixes With Freshwater
A bilingual collection of haikus in French and English inspired by memories of growing up on the Oregon coast.
Love
The Compass, The Labyrinth, and the Hour Glass
This was Kent Neal’s first collection of poetry.