John Harkness

I was born in Ballymena in 1966, and in 1969 my parents moved to Ballycastle, where I was brought up and educated. I then studied Architecture at University of Ulster and then at Humberside University, between 1985 and 1993. I am now living in Belfast and am an associate with an Architectural practice (David Ferguson & Associates) in Holywood. I am married to Jane form Rathfriland and we have a 3 month old son called Matthew. I used to be very athletic and into all types of sports, however I don't have time for sports now due to other 'duties' I am 'born again' and most of my poetry would be influenced by the Bible. I have also written some poems for weddings and other special events.