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Duane Haynes - The Award-Winning Non-Fiction Poet Reflects on a Near-Death Experience at 12 and the Purpose That Followed

Duane Haynes is an author and “FELLOW” of the inspirational poetry book To Flourish, God is the Light, We are its Spectrum. This inspirational poetry book is sold worldwide and is available in English, French, Spanish, eBook, and on an album. He has over 1,119,317 reviews of 5 Stars of Excellent and “Most Popular Book” by Trustpilot. Nominated "Best Nonfiction Inspirational Poetry Book in the World" and Nominated "Best Nonfiction Poetry Book in the World".


In this interview, Haynes shares reflections on his life, spiritual journey, and the divine inspiration behind his work. From a near-death experience at the age of twelve to becoming an internationally recognized inspirational poet, his story centers on faith, purpose, and conviction. At the heart of his mission is a calling he believes was given directly from God — a mandate to write, to share, and to guide others toward what he describes as “the way home.”

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