R. J. Fontinel-Gibran were raised in the Mid-West, having the deepest roots in Kansas City, and has lived throughout the Great Plains, most of her life, and the Great-Niece of Kahlil Gibran, the Great Prophet, born on Mount Lebanon. Reared in Bordeaux, France, in her teens, and speaks fluent French. Studied at Grinnell College and a graduate of the University of Iowa, affiliated with the Internationally Famous Writer's Workshop. Awarded 'Best Poets Award' from the International Society of Poets. 'Editor's Choice Award' from the International Library of Poetry, 2008. Published Poet. 'Immortal Verses', International Society of Poets. CD Sound Track. 'Favorite Memories', Noble House U.K., 'Poetic Justice', Author House. You are invited to experience my webpage 'Jeanesse the Poetesse', just go to this link http://www.jeanessethepoetesse.com