About Rafael German An autobiography

Why do I write?
I am not really a writer or a poet - poetry lives in me.
I don’t invent my writings and my poetry - poetry invents me.

I have an inner urge to write. I first felt it when I was ten or eleven years old. I am now 52 years old and I have been writing almost all of my life.

I believe I write because things are not perfect and writing takes me to a different world where perfection is possible.

I believe I write because through writing a manifestation of beauty happens. When I am involved in writing I am in a world of humbleness, peace and empathy. I seek fulfillment, and it is in writing that I find it.

Lima, Peru

I was born in Lima, Peru, December 17, 1950. My mother’s maiden name was Maria Luisa Seoane. My fathers name was Prudencio German. Spanish is my native tongue. I grew up in a small town named Chaclacayo, near the city of Lima. I was educated in Catholic private schools in Peru. I graduated as an attorney in 1974. The following year I went to Spain and co- validated my studies there. During 1976 I moved to New York City to be with my older brother. In New York City I meet Judy and I married her. I went to New York University for a Master degree in law. Our first two sons were born in New York City. In 1983 we moved to Houston, Texas to be near Judy’s parents, who were developing a small subdivision named Cypress Villas, north of FM 1960. Since that time I have been involved in property management and residential construction.

Life, business and family have placed me in many different scenarios - some more stressful than others. How did I make it through so many changes? I believe writing helps us develop the capacity to reflect upon our inner most energy, the wounds of life as well as the happiness within. I find that when you dwell there- beauty comes out and a smile wins over all suffering and pain. There is more in us than what we think. Writing is a vehicle to manifest the unknown dreams and the mysteries of life - and understanding these things inside of us all is sure to bring us joy.

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