Location: United States
Member Since:
Nov. 18, 2015
Patrick J. Leach
Biography
Patrick J. Leach lives in Portland, Oregon. An artist and a writer, Leach has written professionally for companies and universities. He is co-author with Frances Price Cook of a biography, The life and Art of C.S. Price.
In 1995 he abandoned the corporate life, focusing on painting and poetry while earning money caring for neighborhood yards and homes.
Leach has published over 16 books of poetry and art, available in print and eBook formats. Watch for more of his books combining his unique blend of poetry and art.
Leach studied creative writing (poetry) at Cornell University (B.S. General Studies, 1972), and holds two Masters degrees from Washington State University (Sociology, Education). "I've always considered myself a writer. I've taken many paths, tried a variety of occupations, always returning to writing and art."
In 1995 he abandoned the corporate life, focusing on painting and poetry while earning money caring for neighborhood yards and homes.
Leach has published over 16 books of poetry and art, available in print and eBook formats. Watch for more of his books combining his unique blend of poetry and art.
Leach studied creative writing (poetry) at Cornell University (B.S. General Studies, 1972), and holds two Masters degrees from Washington State University (Sociology, Education). "I've always considered myself a writer. I've taken many paths, tried a variety of occupations, always returning to writing and art."
Where to find Patrick J. Leach online
Website: http://patleachartist.com
Where to buy in print
Books
Philosophy, the Art of Being Human
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.24 USD.
Words: 3,620.
Language:
English.
Published: September 22, 2019
.
Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Fine art » American / general
Enjoy!!
Often
No music
No words
But often
Joyous humming
Deep inside
Living by the Lake, Pleasure, Fresh Turnips, Emptiness, The Scent of Lavender, Is it Time to Quit?, Piano Wire Blue, and so many other poems to enjoy in this wonderful book written just for you!
The Tangle of Meanings
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.50 USD.
Words: 6,860.
Language:
English.
Published: May 1, 2019
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Fine art » American / African American
The Tangle of Meanings is loaded with full color art work and vivid poetry by author/artist Patrick Leach. It resonates from my struggles with loneliness, addiction, and feeling a lack of intimacy with the world and everyone in it.
Meditations on the Mysteries of Life
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.44 USD.
Words: 7,130.
Language:
English.
Published: May 1, 2019
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General, Nonfiction » Philosophy » Social
Meditations
On
The
Mysteries Of
Life
Amazing what a good night of sleep will do
And why I overdo
Why I give blood when I hate needles
Why I try to do plumbing repairs for her
Why I write and paint when no one pays for
what I do
Why I work and pay my bills
Why I meditate every day
Meditations on the mysteries of life
Why this life, here, now
Why am I not you
The Eleventh Sky
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 6,010.
Language:
English.
Published: April 24, 2019
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
Cheektowaga
An old man now
Walking on city streets
Boots crunching on snow falling
Sticking on trees and the St John’s Cemetery
Black steel picket fence
Afraid to enter on this pitch black night
Hearing howling sounds inside
Hurrying home to the house where I was born
The Disarray
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.50 USD.
Words: 9,020.
Language:
English.
Published: April 12, 2019
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
My life sometimes feels in disarray. I am just not happy and positive all the time. As the poetry here says in so many different ways, life is complex. Life does not always feel comfortable, but I am grateful for the gift of life every day.
Alcoholism: My Family Secrets and Well of Sorrows
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.00 USD.
Words: 10,690.
Language:
English.
Published: April 11, 2019
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Biography » Literary biography
This is the story of my family disease of alcoholism and how it affected us. It also tells of how I found my way out.
The Map of Time
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.25 USD.
Words: 4,420.
Language:
English.
Published: April 11, 2019
.
Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General, Nonfiction » New Age » Meditation
This book of art and poetry explores time, the universe and our place in everything as living beings. Please enjoy this time together.
Hapuna
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.00 USD.
Words: 9,180.
Language:
English.
Published: July 13, 2018
.
Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Fine art » American / general
Enjoy this delightful book of poetry and art by author/artist Patrick J. Leach. Hapuna is a place in Hawaii and a state of mind.
In The Labyrinth
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 10,260.
Language:
English.
Published: January 31, 2018
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
In the Labyrinth
A Book of Poetry and art about the oddities and wonder of being alive.
Obscurity rattles me.
One labyrinth tangled inside
another. Skeletons with living flesh
hanging off, defying the certainty of death.
Before I entered this being
I walked on Earth,
on feet of clay. Become
dust particles coalesced
Over centuries orbiting
a star. I would be honorable.
Sober. Give love.
Patrick J. Leach Selected Paintings - Volume III - Part I
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 1,900.
Language:
English.
Published: November 23, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » Biography
This is the third volume of paintings by artist Patrick J. Leach. It is divided into three parts to accommodate the large file sizes for online publication. I hope you enjoy viewing these works of art as much as I did creating them. Since becoming a painter, this adds a major dimension to my life that I did not even notice was missing before I began.
Patrick J. Leach Selected Paintings - Volume III - Part II
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 1,770.
Language:
English.
Published: November 23, 2016
.
Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
This is the third volume of paintings by artist Patrick J. Leach. It is divided into three parts to accommodate the large file sizes for online publication. I hope you enjoy viewing these works of art as much as I did creating them. Since becoming a painter, this adds a major dimension to my life that I did not even notice was missing before I began.
Patrick J. Leach Selected Paintings - Volume III - Part III
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 1,750.
Language:
English.
Published: November 23, 2016
.
Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
This is the third volume of paintings by artist Patrick J. Leach. It is divided into three parts to accommodate the large file sizes for online publication. I hope you enjoy viewing these works of art as much as I did creating them. Since becoming a painter, this adds a major dimension to my life that I did not even notice was missing before I began.
Patrick J. Leach Selected Paintings - Volume II
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 2,850.
Language:
English.
Published: July 21, 2016
.
Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
Volume Two contains the paintings of artist Patrick Leach. All full color images are presented in portrait orientation. Volume Two is presented in two parts because the images are so large to give readers a high resolution view of these remarkable paintings. Volume Three, also available as an e-book, presents landscape orientation images.
Patrick J. Leach Selected Paintings - Volume II - Part II
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 2,370.
Language:
English.
Published: July 21, 2016
.
Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
Volume Two contains the paintings of artist Patrick Leach. All full color images are presented in portrait orientation. Volume Two is presented in two parts because the images are so large to give readers a high resolution view of these remarkable paintings. Volume Three, also available as an e-book, presents landscape orientation images.
Patrick J. Leach Selected Paintings – Volume One
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 2,450.
Language:
English.
Published: May 26, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
This was first published in 2011 and contains Volume One of paintings by artist Patrick J. Leach. It contains 130 full color images of his paintings. Volumes Two and Three are also available.
Whirlpools of Silence
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 10,070.
Language:
American English.
Published: April 21, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
This book is dedicated to THE CREATOR OF EVERYTHING. It is poetry mixed with art - emotions mixed with words and delivered here to you with love and mystery…
In This Vast Sea of Stars
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 7,980.
Language:
English.
Published: March 31, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
This book is dedicated to the Creator of this vast sea of stars in which we are immersed – a good friend and confidence builder in my life, and to you, whoever you are and whenever you may be reading these words. I celebrate this experience of being alive with you…
The River of Life
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 9,430.
Language:
English.
Published: March 31, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
I grew up along the banks of the Niagara River about ten miles before it dropped over Niagara Falls. Most days it was so calm, graceful and wide. We swam in her water in the summer, and played on the ice in the winter. It was fascinating to visit the American and Canadian sides and watch this river speed up and drop. I grew to see many analogies between rivers and living beings.
Blue
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 10,850.
Language:
English.
Published: March 29, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
The mix of art and poetry gives me great joy, and creating this book that combines both must be shared. I rely on the spiritual essence underlying all things for inspiration and guidance. Like celestial navigation, I do not always get it right. Please enjoy.
Snowflakes Gently Falling
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 4,140.
Language:
English.
Published: March 25, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
This book contains very short poems of four lines or less. Please enjoy. In Your Dreams – Love, desire, – An early Spring …
The Weight of the World
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 7,560.
Language:
English.
Published: March 25, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
Split and crushed over dreams and fancies. Toadstools I should not eat devoured in My prime along with other things Changed me, made me wiser, more human and weak. Vulnerable and weak, I almost died. I say to the world now: You’re on your own; world laughs, thanking me for what was always true. Sets me free to do what I think is right. I drop the weight of the world and carry on.
Dreamer
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 8,790.
Language:
English.
Published: March 17, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
What separates the dream from the real? Please enjoy this book of poetry which blends them together. This World: A great place to practice being alive.
Morning Stillness
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 6,120.
Language:
English.
Published: March 17, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
Please enjoy this book of short poetry – three lines or less, each. My life – once a tragedy – now a clean, fresh slate to write ….
Listening For God
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 7,390.
Language:
English.
Published: March 16, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » Spiritual
There are many ways to listen for God. The UNIVERSE is eternal night with stars to give us light and God filling us with life.
Bare Trees
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 7,230.
Language:
English.
Published: March 15, 2016
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Categories:
Poetry » American poetry » General
I like bare trees, the way they look in winter, their shapes in stark relief to the winter sky; bones that give structure and form to the beauty of flowers and leaves in spring. And just when I think I cannot stand more short days and long nights, or cold and rain and winter things the trees begin to change. Little signs of life on bare branches, almost imperceptible at first, then more obvious.
And Then The Rain
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 45,200.
Language:
English.
Published: January 13, 2016
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Fine art » American / general
It begins here. This book is over 550 pages long! I put all of myself into this. I know this is the goal of the poet, and probably every poet in the world would say this. I do not keep secrets when I write. This is as close to me as a person can get, probably more is contained here about me than you or anyone could get by knowing me personally. In person I am not as open or confident.
The Symphony of Being
by Patrick J. Leach
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 5,400.
Language:
English.
Published: January 11, 2016
.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Fine art » American / general
The Symphony of Being is a fascinating book of poetry and art by author/artist Patrick Leach. It originates in:
This Ever Changing
Wilderness
I call my life
Please join me in the celebration of life.