Definitions: Poetry that defines love, life and beyond

By Timothy House

A collection of poetry by Timothy House

• Language: English
• Publisher: Timothy House
• Release date: Jan 17, 2010
• ISBN: 9781452303925

Timothy House

Ohio native Timothy House first began writing poetry as a teenager. As many poets, he began writing poetry to his girlfriend. He quickly found other topics to write about as well with a dream of someday writing a book. That dream became a reality in 2007 when he published Definitions. The book was his way of defining the world around him. The book contained poetry from nearly 20 years of writings. After the book was published Tim grew more comfortable with his writing and began to expand to writing fiction composing music and sound effects to his poetry. In collaboration with Wilderside Studio's in Nashville, TN, Tim released his first album of poetry with these effects and music. It became an instant hit. The Album was released in November of 2009 and at that time Tim was well on his way to completing his next book as he toured all over the United States performing his poetry in cities such as Chicago, Memphis, Nashville, New York City, Baltimore, Boston and many more. In 2010 Tim began writing his first novella Love Notes which was part of a larger project Apollo's Flame which featured poetry, short stories, and that novella. Tim performed one of his signature pieces In The City by The Mighty River while in Memphis. While there he wrote one of his most loved stories Old Man and the Moon. A story of an man who is dying and passes his great wisdom on to others. The story was published in August 2010 and was Tim's first fictional piece published. It was also part of Apollo's Flame which was published in November 2010. Love Notes was published first as just the novella in ebook form shortly afterward. Bookstores requested Tim publish a book with Love Notes and the short stories that were in Apollo's Flame on its own without the poetry so came the first edition of Love Notes.As the new year of 2011 came so came a flurry of new stories. Tim began working a new short story for Poe Fest which was a celebration of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday. The story mirrored the writing of Poe with circumstances of his death wrapped up into a modern day eerie tale of aliens and dementia from being poisoned. Several other stories followed which would become part of the next version of Love Notes published in April of 2011. It had the same stories as the first version with several more stories. The 2nd version has several stories not available in Apollo's Flame. Shortly after the new Love Notes was released Tim completed his latest novella From My Hear to Yours, an enduring love story of adventure and strength through trying times. Their love and great virtue inspires many around them to do good works. This book also features five short stories in addition, three of which were released at the same time as $.99 ebooks. A soldier's story, Tears of a Green Eyed Angel, and Visitor's from Yubarri. As his new books were released Tim is already working on his next novella Pieces of the Puzzle.In addition to a writer Tim is also a musician, song writer, and composer. He performs and composes music in several genre including, rock, country, jazz, blues, and classical. He is currently working on several songs and classical pieces set for release in the coming future.Tim has great passion in writing and while he has received many awards and is nominated for more Tim states, "I don't write for awards nor for glory. I don't write to be a member of a group but rather to touch the human soul. To entertain, to inspire. When you touch someones day, when they grow from your words then this is a far greater award. I believe that art is as necessary as a breath of air for our lives, our souls, and physical well being." Tim's voice for humanity shines brightly through his stories. He is an extremely eclectic writer who has pieces in several genre such as romance, drama, sci-fi, and horror.Tim enjoys hiking and photography and often writes in places on the trail that inspire him.

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Definitions

A Book of Poetry by

Timothy J. House

Poetry that defines love,

life, and beyond

Smashwords Edition

copyright 2010 Timothy House

Love Poetry

Life is but mere

nothingness

without love in our

hearts

Begin Again

So many days have passed since I claimed my independence

Since we shared the floor for one last dance

I remember your laughter like music in the air

the gleam in your eye, the wind in your hair

Just a woman you are yet you are so much more

like magic a longing my heart craves for

So I make this promise to you this day to be held forever more

I shall walk beside you through every wind, through mountains, past

every shore

Through every darkness, and every dream

through mighty rivers, and gentle streams

When the stress of life strangles you

I shall keep your course steady, and true

Through every smile, and bitter tear

in Jubilation, and every fear

This promise I make to you today

to walk beside you through everything

All this I say comes from deep within

my love, let us begin again

Inspiration

Was I dreaming as you stood before me

your passionate stare like a glowing beam

Loneliness brought me to you, and I left with a smile

in my mind I can feel you comfort me, if only for a while

This charm about you leaves a majestic cloud

that keeps me smiling and takes away my frown

Someday I hope you will sing for me

with a gentle breeze your voice sweetly rings

Were you sincere when you promised you would return

for to see you again, I so deeply yearn

Never Alone

Pretty blue eyes soon you will be in my arms

I'll be there to fill your world with charm

I'll come running to be right there

don't you shed one single tear

Fear not, for your lover has come home

never shall you be alone

When I look into those pretty blue eyes

I'm transformed to a new dimension with cool blue skies

Where the Sun warms my face

and I forever indulge in your sweet embrace

We can dance together I'll never let you go

in my heart you always have a home

I'm so free when I share my life with you

all through those eyes of blue

Hugs and Kisses

The feel of a kiss and a hug

I can never get enough

You lift my life to a new plateau

with the affection for me that you show

Life takes on a whole new meaning, when you lay here in my arms

you gaze at me with understanding, with comforting loving charm

All day I wish I could see you, for