Leighton, John

John Leighton received a BA in philosophy from the University of Minnesota and a JD from William Mitchell College of Law. He practiced law in Minneapolis for more than thirty years before retiring. He and his wife, Susan, live on a lake in northwestern Wisconsin. 

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ISBN: 9781475971071
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Published: iUniverse - February 12th, 2013

A Book of Poems

I have no place to go except by foot

I have no secrets. In a listening ear

Every sentence sounds what it's about

Just out of frame. As a photographer

Can break hearts simply by showing you young

Handsome, strong, and on a mountain bike