Career
Born in Jamaica in 1956, Afflick came to the United States with his family when he was 16 years old. In New York, Afflick co-edited The Door Newsletter and contributed widely to the downtown poetry and literature scene. Afflick was featured in the 1979 Waterways: Poetry in the Mainstream festival and publications.
He was also published in Box 749, a Magazine of Printable Arts.
In 2008, a collection of his poetry was published under the title I Dream About You Baby.