Collection of Collections

A Collection of Collections is a volume of poetry by John F. Dilworth II that explores the author's experiences maneuvering through life as a young Black man in America in this tumultuous 21st century.Through his poems, John motivates people to be passionate about their purpose and open to sharing their perspective. He captures the beauty and purpose of people hurting and striving. Some of the words may trigger a variety of emotions, but that is where the healing can be found.

“John F. Dilworth is a poet for our times. His spoken words resonate the despair he has suffered and America is currently suffering, yet his hope drives him to verse. It is a powerful portrait of 21st century America.” -Rodney Mims Cook | President THE NATIONAL MONUMENTS FOUNDATION MILLENNIUM GATE MUSEUM

John F. Dilworth II is the author of Motivation for the Masses: A Poetic Autobiography and A Collection of Collections. On many occasions, he has served as a keynote or motivational speaker and poet to a variety of audiences. After attending Clayton State University, John worked for the Department of Defense as a civilian and lived in Iraq and Qatar supporting troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, he developed a passion for world travel to accompany his longtime passion for writing and reciting poetry. He also started a career in Information Technology and has since served as an engineer and subject matter expert in the discipline of Microsoft Infrastructure Systems for many organizations. In 2013, John formed The Dilworth Group and began providing IT training and consulting services. John believes his God-given purpose in life is to motivate people to learn from their mistakes, appreciate their blessings, think optimistically, and use what they’ve been blessed with to be a blessing to others. His primary method for carrying out that purpose is through living as an example. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.