title: Poemetaphilosimilie
author: Devon M. Boyd
description: Devon Boyd also known as Lyrical Instrumentalist (Lyrical-I) was born in New Orleans, LA, but grew up in Dallas, TX. He has been writing since he was in 5th grade but didnt recognize his passion until high school. In college Devon was one of the founders of a poetry group called S.O.A.P (sounds of articulate poets). S.O.A.P was once a recognized student organization for Collin County Community College that competed with other colleges in poetry Slams. Devon has performed all around the State of Texas: Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Austin, College Station, Houston and San Marcos. In San Marcos, he had the opportunity to open up for internationally known poet Saul Williams at a venue that was called Lucys. Devon has blessed many stages with his spoken word from clubs, to lounges, to outside park events, to high schools, to colleges, to stage plays. Devon Boyd is not only a poet but a music producer, audio engineer, sound designer, graphic designer, dancer, and Capoeista (one who has embodied Capoeira). He is also the owner of the arts production & theater company Arts-N-Lyrics. Devon will continue to travel physically and sonically to make sure people can feel his emotion through the arts.
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  # The Fate of Humphrey Snell
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  At seven years old Humphrey Snell was brought from his village home to live in
  London. The part of Essex to which the family belonged was falling into
  desolation. Thomas Snell, by trade a wheelwright, could hardly keep the wolf
  from the door; he had three boys to bring up, and, like his neighbours, he saw
  no hope but in the roaring city of refuge. Father, mothe