Dr. Seeku Cleland, originally from Ghana, West Africa, has called Maryland home for the past seventeen years, where he lives with his family. Deeply proud of his Ghanaian heritage, Dr. Cleland weaves rich cultural symbolism and themes from his roots into his poetic work, offering readers a unique blend of tradition and contemporary insight. A dedicated educator in science and modern world history with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), he brings both intellectual depth and cultural awareness to his writing. This book is lovingly dedicated to the memory of his late father, Ambassador Joseph Quao Cleland—his mentor and hero—and to his mother, Mrs. Naadu Sarah Cleland, whose strength and values shaped his worldview. Her teachings of respect for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, or nationality, echo throughout Dr. Cleland’s poems, reinforcing his commitment to empathy, equality, and universal human dignity.
