By way of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, Matthew is a born and raised New Englander. Born in Boston (Dorchester), he now resides in White River Junction, Vermont. Poetry has been a long-time passion and this little book here a long-time dream.Between writing poems, Matthew has worked with youth of various ages, including teaching high school English. Poet, audiophile, bookworm--this is Matthew's first collection of poetry.