"UNDER THE ROSE" POETRY of TRAGEDY, ESSENCE, and ROMANCE" **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Published Poetry book, "Under the Rose: Poetry of Tragedy, Essence, and Romance" by an active duty U.S. Navy Sailor currently employed as an Instructor at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes.

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Under the Rose
Poetry of Tragedy, Essence, and Romance

North Chicago, IL. (PRWEB) October 12, 2003---- This is the Authors first publication. The title of the book, Under the Rose, translates to in secret." In the classical Roman world, the rose is a symbol of confidentiality. Roses were decorated on ceilings above dining rooms so when people were under the influence of wine, the roses would remind them that any conversations could not be made public.

Writing poetry is an art form, and expressing this form of art is to fulfill ones self. Reading poetry also fulfills others to the extent of experiencing certain emotions and/or thoughts. In Under the Rose, the author has compiled those poems where all people can embrace and relate to while bringing out a laugh, a tear, or any feeling, and enlightenment. The flow of the words is reminiscent of a stream of water, to keep you in it and bring out an emotional feeling. As people read poetry one person may see it differently then the next. Most poetry is generated from feelings and experience, and you will find that here in Under the Rose. Additionally, you will find fabled poems within it as well, to influence a wide audience.

Anthony H. Schmidt Jr. is currently an active duty member of the U. S. Navy, and has been serving for over nineteen years. His ancestors, from Italy and Germany, came through Ellis Island in the late 1800s. Born of Mary Ann Cioli and Anthony Schmidt [deceased; Anthony, his three brothers, and one sister were raised in the Bronx, NY; ten blocks from Yankee Stadium. He wrote his first poem in 1984 and has been published in numerous small press magazines. He has been awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in 2003 and is currently employed as an Instructor at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes.

James Schmidt, Anthonys brother, is the artist for the entire book. James has been published in Vibe magazine.

"The POETRY in this book is quite impressive, where has this person been hiding? ...and the ART is simply outstanding!"

Under the Rose
Poetry of Tragedy, Essence, and Romance
ISBN: 1-4107-7907-6 paperback
ISBN: 1-4107-7906-8 dust jacket
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