John Connelly is a person that lived life to the fullest. He has been on top and when you are on top, there is only one place to go, and that is down. Only through suffering can the soul and spirit...view moreJohn Connelly is a person that lived life to the fullest. He has been on top and when you are on top, there is only one place to go, and that is down. Only through suffering can the soul and spirit be strengthened. Your true character is revealed when you are on the bottom, not when you are on the top. Poetry was discovered by John when he was at a low point in his life, but poetry has stayed with him while he worked his way back to the top.view less