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Poetically Yours is an original work of intense and powerful poetry and prose from the mind of author Timothy Strange . . . better know to his readers by his pen name "Whiz." The work is an interesting variation of subject matter spanning two decades. Includes seductive titles like "Untouchable Queen" and "The Arms of Conviction." It's a movement now!
Excerpts from the book . . .
This Moment
An immense new world came to me screaming and wailing like some disgruntled banshee.
Oh I humbly apologize for the mix-up; turns out that all the fuss was coming from me!
Such was my fate that my baby bottom ached from the erratic actions of some wise-guy stranger.
Blinded by light and shocked by cold and pain, I protested in embryonic anger.
I was my parents dream thrust into reality via odd and extremely uncomfortable angles.
This tiniest temper tantrum was soon overcome by love, as I was placed in the arms of an angel.
She had to be an angel, for she was warm and magnificent and smelled like the sweetest milk.
She cradled me, and my tiny digits clung to her softness like a babe wrapped in softest silk.
I was a most ancient idea in a contemporary setting, hearing my first sounds of life.
This moment began my portion of eternity and continues until my Heavenly Father extinguishes my light!
04-20-09
Timothy W. Strange“Whiz”
This Mountain
Looking down from a narrow ledge, I am filled with respect for the heights our forefathers climbed.
Overcoming any obstacle of treachery, there must have been a goal hard-pressed in their hearts and minds.
Many have been conquered by the deceptive and dangerous characteristics that define this great mountain.
So I am fortunate to continue where their paths ended for youth springs from no fountain.
Some peer up at the distance yet to travel and sooner settle for the comfort of this ledge than attempt higher elevations.
Falling victim, not to rugged terrain, instead to an empty soul which echoes and amplifies their meager frustrations.
Fire burning deep within my being will not allow me to subside to a test, which is my destiny!
Mine eyes fixed upward, I prepare to do battle on mental and physical grounds and hang my enemies in effigy!
I've seen those who sit atop this mountain plot to lower ropes with promises to aid us in our great ascent.
Once our trust was gained and we ventured out onto the ropes, they allowed us to plummet...destitute of strength.
Higher and higher I continue to climb until a great, hot wind wraps itself around and around my very roots.
Moisture deep within me burns its way to the surface, forming drops that race toward hell, ricocheting from my boots.
I've found those who would stand with me to provide inspiration, uplifting me when I'm feeling down.
What measure of trickery has been conjured to ensnare me, to foil my quest for equality and level ground!
The wind itself begins to whisper to me, assuring me of my failure and predicting my impending doom.
Yet the UNCHANGING WORD always has and always will continue to stand, so it is the WORD I now consume!
Instead of climbing harder, I learn to climb smarter...what I know I am committed to teach to others.
I climb for my kids! I climb for my people! I climb so that there shall be no judgment based on COLOR!
"CONTINUE TO CLIMB!"
09-22-97Whiz
The Touch of Steel
No slumber or sleep for the night is long.
No sweet dreams while I'm alone.
Just reminiscing thoughts of happier times.
For a love once shared is no longer mine.
The memories I keep are the links to a chain.
For if I forget then my living is in vain.
The sensation of loss knows no kiss.
Just an everlasting journey into dark abyss.
My will to trust has been turned away.
Burned and baked hard like clay.
So this emptiness in my heart becomes my companion.
And the trials of love I now abandon.
The tears I hold back are as precious as gold.
But a broken heart is like the touch of steel...hard and cold!
02-28-93
Timothy W. Strange
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