Empty Buckets

About the Book

Have you ever read a piece of poetry that has touched you in a long-lasting way? The “Empty Buckets” collection will not only reach out to you in this way, it will tell you a story based on themes and experiences that make me the man that I am today. Some people know me as a PhD student. Others know me as a customer service manager. There are even those who see me as a young man who loves listening to music and playing basketball all day. I am all of the above. I am a regular guy: a son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. I cherish the diversity in my experiences, which has taught me a great deal about life and helped me to learn more about myself in the process. Through it all I try to remain a fun-loving person with an energetic soul and a big heart. I fififi nd value in being able to connect with others and build meaningful relationships. I frown upon status-based exclusion and the abuse of power. Now the only question is - how exactly will I help make this world a better place? My writing provides an outlet for my innermost thoughts and feelings, as well as the opportunity to communicate with others and encourage progressive thinking. This book captures a portion of my life and experiences. It is a form of therapy for me because it has helped me to achieve a greater sense of peace

About the Author

CC.L. Lewis is an author of diverse experiences. He has been as esteemed for his pursuit of education as he has been scorned for being unemployed; just as loved by family members and friends as hated by enemies and strangers. From the many roles he has occupied across his life, he uses his journeys, observations, feelings, and innermost thoughts to tell stories through poetry. His expressions are created with the purpose of encouraging a progressive future. After publishing his first book, “Empty Buckets” in 2010, C. L. Lewis has added a second volume to this collection entitled Tracing the Blueprint.