Ryan Philip BairdRyan Baird is a proud Western Australian. Born in Kununurra, raised in Mandurah and living in Perth. He is a poet and wordsmith, using a combination of different poetic styles and themes. As he has honed his writing skills he has branched out into other poetic styles which include free verse rhyming, acrostic and double acrostic poems covering a broad range of emotional musings. When he's not working as a Drill and Blast Trainer/Assessor on a faraway mine site in Australia, he can be found in his man cave at home seeking the cathartic release that only writing will give. During other moments of rare downtime he enjoys scuba diving, indoor and outdoor rock climbing and travelling wherever possible. His travels have taken him to the Potala Palace in Tibet, the pyramids in Egypt, the Buddhist temples in Thailand, the Thai-Burma railroad aka the Hellfire Pass, the war memorials in Vietnam and walking the Kokoda track in Papua New Guinea. This isn't including extensive travelling in Australia and New Zealand. He has always said while his body is still willing he will continue seeking new experiences and adventures. He is currently writing several works, including a poetic collaboration with Sharon Johnson. Read More Read Less