Fabian M. C. Kuykendall

Man of Few Words Fabian M. C. Kuykendall

"?Man of few words? is my story. It reads like a journal that chronicles my
life. It?s a compilation of poems, songs, essays, short stories and thoughts derived
from experiences both direct and indirect, fiction and non-fiction. This book
is my truth, my autobiography, words that are written on the pages of me. The
irony of the title is not to be lost on the reader; though I?m a man of few words,
I have so much to say.
I discovered a passion for poetry at the age of fourteen. During this period,
I was going through a lot of changes in my life. I had just moved with my
grandma to what was a spiritually binding neighborhood and I was just beginning
high school. As I felt my childhood was over, I quickly fell into a depression
and subsequently dropped out of school. I was confused and overwhelmed by
emotions that I?d never felt before. Feeling the need to express myself, I was
fatefully inspired to write.
I began writing what I call ?albums? of conceptual compositions, collections
of poems that would later become the chapters of my book. While I didn?t use my
entire catalogue for this book, I chose the compositions that I feel best represent
my artistic vision. These poems are listed in chronological order, revealing my
journey and evolution of words.
This book was inspired by my irrepressible need for creative expression.
I always thought that I?d write a book somewhere down the line, but that
somewhere became here and that here became now. It?s amazing how your
destiny has a way of claiming you before you realize your destiny. I used to
dream of being a music producer and I thought that because I dreamed it, this
was what I was supposed to be. But my dreams were interrupted when my true
calling chose me.
Writing became a passion of mine because it allowed me to fully and
fearlessly represent myself. Anything I want to be or say can be done with the
boundlessness of artistic freedom. I am free to be an artist as I paint images with words. In many ways, writing communicates a message more clearly and
profoundly than spoken language. When someone is reading your written word,
they are forced to listen and actually hear what you have to say.
I believe that the hardships I went through as a teenager was for this purpose,
to write these words that tell my story. It might even seem like a gift from
depression, but I believe that my calling is a gift from God. For this reason, it
is my obligation to share my gift. I just might inspire someone else to write as
they read my story and find the motivation to tell their own. My goal, through
my words, is to be the impetus that provides people with a deeper respect for
the craft.
What I hope to accomplish with this book is to have people gain a more
profound understanding of me. I believe that I have a lot to offer through my
words for those who are interested and willing to listen. To many people, I?m a
man of few words because I don?t often reveal myself through my personality
or my existence. What I want these and other people to know is that there?s
more to me, I?m not just one-dimensional. I?m a host of imperfections and
contradictions with a multifaceted depth. I encourage you to learn me, to read
my words and not my silence."