John Lars Zwerenz (1969-) is an American poet.  He was born and raised in Queens, a suburb of New York City.  Zwerenz is known for his romantic and impressionistic verse.  Although still single, he has been engaged three times. His schools include Saint Francis Preparatory High School, and Christ the King High School, both located in Queens, New York. He later attended Queens College of The City University of New York where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Letters in 1992.  At the age of 24 Zwerenz left his graduate studies to pursue poetry, travel and adventure.  He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, and has published 7 books: six books of verse, and one novella.   His private life has frequently been fraught with extremities in drama and change.   In 2003 he was hospitalized in Paris, France for symptoms of manic-depressive illness.  His fondness for alcohol was for many years prodigious, and his relationships with women have always been intense and stormy.  Zwerenz currently works as a Journalist in New York City, and is 44 years of age.

Rebecca Porcelli