Voyage Through Innocence

To the numerous people of the opposite sex that have had many and sometimes near life shattering effects on my life, since the day of my conception. To all of you amazing people, I dedicate this publication and its intrusion into the inner sanctuary of my soul.

To the numerous people of the opposite sex that have had many and sometimes near life shattering effects on my life, since the day of my conception. To all of you amazing people, I dedicate this publication and its intrusion into the inner sanctuary of my soul. I have oftimes wondered if I perhaps was the victim of my own inward self. More than likely, all male homespiens, that have been born into this world have experienced these same feelings, at one time or another, but have never been able to admit it to themselves. Why ? Maybe they will never know or understand. It took me many years of struggle to understand it. All of my experiences, weather good or bad, have led me through four marriages that resulted in five beautiful and healthy daughters. My fourth marriage, now of 36 years, has given me an additional five beautiful daughters. Although I always wanted a son, I have never regretted having my wonderful girls. I often felt as though God couldn't have trusted me with a son, but often wondered why. My last marriage to a beautiful Ethiopian, lady that is twenty five years my junior, has made me feel that I was being loved back as much as I was giving and it is terrific. One of my six sisters has said "he finally got it right"!

Paul W. Rice, a Kentucky Native, now resides with his wife Elleni of 35 years, in Cincinnati. Ohio. Jointly, they have five daughters. Paul is also a Poet and the owner of PAULmark Poetry Art where he prints poetry on Artistic paper, frames it and markets them as artistic pieces. His "motto" is," If you like Haul-Mark, you will love PAULmark" The gift that gives again, every time its read. Paul is a member of the International Society of Poets and The National Authors Registry. He is both a musician and artist and has played and sang in several different musical groups throughout his state of Kentucky. His three years of work for the Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville, Ky Allowed his work on three different Derby Floats for the festival, awards in "Best Use of Theme" "Best Use of Color" and "Best Interpretation of Parade theme". He is also one of the 1995 and 1996 recipients of the Presidential Award for Literary Excellence from the National Author's Registry and Iliad Press. His writings of " A Concerned Heir" Sent to President Richard Nixon, just after his inauguration was placed in the "1970 White House Book of Memoirs"