Robert Eugene Perry

BIOGRAPHY

Robert Eugene Perry is a native of Massachusetts, crafting poetry since the age of twelve. After much seeking and travelling he returned to his home state and discovered what it means to bloom where you are planted. 

In 2007 he published his first novel Where the Journey Takes You, a spiritual allegory combining poetry and prose. This was followed by three collections of poetry: The Sacred Dance: Poetry to Nourish the Spirit in 2008, If Only I Were a Mystic, This Would All Come So Easy in 2011, and Surrendering to the Path released by Human Error Publishing in 2020, and Earthsongs a 50 poem/50 sketch collaboration with artist Ferol Anne Smith also released by Human Error Publishing in March 2022.

Perry hosted a poetry group for disabled individuals at the former New England Dream Center in Worcester MA, and has emceed the monthly Open Mic at Booklovers’ Gourmet in Webster MA since May 2017.

Three poems were included in NatureCulture/ Human Error Publishing 2021 anthology Honoring Nature. Two of Perry’s poems were published in Poetica Magazine’s 2020 Mizmor anthology. He has had several poems published in Worcester magazine, his short story In the Company of Trees was published by WordPeace Journal in 2021, and the poem Building Up A History was included in the anthology National Beat Poetry Foundation & Friends Remembering Jack Kerouac on his 100th Birthday 3.12.22.

A metaphysical poet, he draws inspiration from nature endeavoring to reveal connections between our higher selves and the natural world. He is a devoted husband and father of two grown boys.






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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
Have you ever read something and then said to yourself, “wow I needed that?”
Have you ever needed a jolt or something to inspire you to leave a place of stagnancy?
Have you ever been reminded To stop looking for what is right in front of you?
Have you ever been encouraged to get out of your own way?
Robert Eugene Perry covers a variety of topics with an inviting style that easily speaks to the soul. When you look for poetry with that one really capturing line you need look no further
Surrendering to the Path does all of these things and more. Magnetic words, emotional and thought provoking, combining simplicity with majesty, urging the reader to remember to be in awe of the present moment.






Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
I found Surrendering to the path by Robert Eugene Perry a very enjoyable read. Like wandering a wooded path with a dear friend, at times the conversation was light or fanciful and in turns it also spoke of deeper & darker emotions but in all, it shared the human experience with a gentle genuineness & I ended the collection feeling thankful for the journey. 
I look forward to future works from R. E. Perry.





Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020
This book is delightful. Robert has an ability to weave eclectic words into many different types of poetry yet they complement each other. I judge poetry by the emotions it brings into my awareness so it is very much a journey through a realm that is fresh and relevant.

Deborah Korch Clinical Reflexologist, Yoga Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)






Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
Robert's poetry breathes with the sense of one who has found peace amongst turmoil. His hard earned wisdom and sense of the calm after the storm, is bestowed upon all who surrender to the path.

Tianna Mercier~ Fellow Poet and EFT instructor





Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
The link between the ordinary and the divine is the stuff of Robert Perry’s poems, and readers will have no trouble experiencing his vision. Commerce and daily life swirl around us while the eternal center holds, and Perry relishes our fragility as “the moon drives us to madness with its beauty”…while we seek that “sacred stillness.”

Karen Warinsky, author of Gold in Autumn





Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
Robert's poetry hits many notes...being both strong and soft, quiet at times while saying much all at once...giving way for us to explore his thought further as we process our own thoughts and feelings. Reading his words, I see myself walking in the paths he describes, seeing nature and life as he does though I'm on my own journey.






Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
To read the poetry of Robert Eugene Perry, well-crafted verse filled with astute observations of both the natural and spiritual world, is to accompany the author on a journey of often profound yet joyous contemplation on his way to personal (and universal) enlightenment.






Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
This is my 3rd book by Robert...and honestly, I think it’s my favorite so far. Every word is heartfelt and some are heart wrenching...I am no expert on poetry but I identify with so many of these beautiful poems! I highly recommend this wonderful book!!




Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
Robert's poetry speaks to a person's soul with stirring imagery. He has the unique ability to see inside himself and express emotion and vulnerability. It is a true pleasure to read his work.





Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2020
Robert Perry walks us through a landscape of human spirit by way of the natural world. A comforting experience, a great Christmas gift! You want to walk this journey with him to find a bit of yourself along the way.


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