I was born in 1963 in Greensboro, North Carolina and have been writing since the age of 16. I currently reside in Southern California. Through my experiences as a foster child, “a child of the system”, from the age of two to seventeen years; I recognize and understand the many challenges that a foster child endures.
Through The Eyes of a A Foster Child: a Poetic Journey is the first of several books that I plan to released. As a result of my own experiences and witnessing those of others, my poetry and essays focuses on controversial topics that most would ignore. I can sum up my writing philosophy as "writing releases what the soul cries out for us to hear."
While writing my first book, it dawned upon me that I should create a brand that defines who I am as an individual and as a writer. Being that I've often used "Dahveed" as my pseudo name, I incorporated it with how others have viewed me; my voice and my vision. Therefore, I coined the title "Dahveed's Voice and Vision" which not only defines who I am; but what I represent to those that read my writings.
My mission while writing my first book was to bring awareness, a new voice, and a new vision as it pertained to foster children. I believe that the lack of focus on foster children stems from the lack of information provided. Since the publication of this book, I have written articles on several websites and blogs for others to read. I write mostly for the joy of it and also because I have a voice that needs to be heard.