Prism Poetry: Refracting Life

By Timothy M. Bowers

Poetry is everywhere, we are exposed to it everyday and it comes in so many forms it is sometimes difficult to define. A definition I have come to know poetry by is the creative pursuit to express our opinions on life whether they be positive, negative or simply observational. Some say you can know the heart and mind of a person by reading and analyzing their poetry so consider this an open invitation to see into my mind. Hopefully you will be inspired and moved by these works I have put together, and in turn choose to inspire someone else.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 6, 2011
• ISBN: 9781456756772

Timothy M. Bowers

By observing the world I have received inspiration that touch on many aspects of life. With the ideas and creativity present I wanted to make sure that I could present those idea's effectively and skillfully. I found the best ways to improve my poetic skills was through practice, self criticism and reading the works of many other great poets. The reason why I have chosen to write poems is to offer support, inspiration and share my general opinions on important matters in life. My hope is that I can help people see situations in a different light and inspire many to appreciate and utilize the talents they have been given. I am the youngest of 4 boys with loving encouraging parents and a growing family full of joy and life. Living in Toronto, Canada I have been privileged with growing up in such a mix of cultures from around the world gathered together and living happily with one another. I strive to live my life for God and though at times I fall, he is always there to pick me up.

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Prism Poetry

Refracting Life

Timothy M. Bowers

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First published by AuthorHouse 4/27/2011

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Contents

Chapter 1: Encouragement

Warrior Spirit

By Your Side

Connected

Fate

Island

Limitations

Productive

Purpose

Responsibility

Salvation

Seasons

Serenity

Shadow

Shining Bright

The Crystal Rose

The Path Before Me

The Race

Writers Block

Chapter 2: Observation

Blindness

Democracy

Just a Question

Little Boxes

Perspective

Terminology

My quiet place

Revelation

A Simple Smile

To the Youth

Two Kingdoms

Chapter 3: Love

Dialogue

Heart’s Pledge

Inside and out

Inspiration

Mesmerized

Meticulous

Moonchild

My Life’s Goal

Rings Of Love

So Close, So Far

Souls Entwined

Chapter 4: Diverse

Alphabetical Morning

Friend of Mine

I am the moon

Knighthood

Last Class

The Fisherman

Mind’s Freedom

Present

Search for light

The Secret Garden:

The Puzzle

The Missing Piece

Unite

Winter Times

Chapter 5: Faith

At the Cross

Creation

Cycle

Earth Song

Forgiven

Harvest

Immaculate

Immersed

Masterpiece

Thanks

First of all I want to give thanks to God for giving me the ability to write and for opening opportunities to share my thoughts. I want to thank my parents, Jerry and Demarice for their encouragement and support through this project and my brother Chris for his superb illustrations. I also want to thank my cousin Jennifer who always made time to read and review my poems whenever she got the chance. To my friends Bernadette and Ishanie, I want to thank them for their help with inspiration and for keeping me on course. Finally all my family and friends who have helped me create this book thank you so much!

Chapter 1: Encouragement

Warrior Spirit

O Warrior king, how heralds sing

Of mighty battles long ago

With shield and sword, you charged toward

And fell each valiant foe

Trophies gained, by enemies slain

Medals and honours abound

Legend created, never debated

Forever your name be renowned

But what years have passed, since you last

Appeared on field of battle

With steed drawn near, with silver spear

To meet the clash and rattle

For now your old, your story told

Tarnished the trophies of then

You’re body weak, your fervour meek

Wishing to relive days of when

Your blade broken, now mere token

Of times when you were young

Your battered shield, unfit to wield

No exploits now be sung

So what to do, your life is through

Allow time to wash away

Remain at home, upon royal throne

Forever lost to yesterday

But you instead, dare to tread

To steel plate and hanging mail

Donning arms, to face the harms

Of swinging club and thrashing flail

With each strike, and slashing pike

Life returns to your veins

Your battle call, heard by all

The Warrior king again shall reign

Author Notes: When I wrote this poem all I saw in my mind was a picture of an old warrior sitting on a throne with sword in hand. I find this is how many of my poems are created, just seeing an image and then try to write from what I saw. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and although its cliché you would be surprised how true the statement is. I could have gone several directions when writing this but the fact that the warrior still held his sword pushed me towards a tale of renewal.

By Your Side

No matter the reason no matter the cause

Know that we are there without pause

Sending our love in the ways we know how

Hoping our gift may help in your time now

Through the hurt and through the tears

We will continue to draw near

And when unanswered questions fill your mind

Know we are praying during those trying times

During times of night, absent of light

We will be there to lend you our sight

To help you see lies some would have you believe

And ensure their evil plots will never achieve

Despite if it’s now or when we have all grown

Always remember that you are not alone

Find the father and curl up into his arms

There find peace and comfort free from harm

When you look to the sky and view each star

May you be reminded we will never be far

Watching over when things are too much to bear

In those times know that we are there.

Connected

To live in this world, and miss the truth

It would be wise to spare the youth

Spare them the teachings of the blind

Spare them the confusion of our mind

Only when the scales have fallen away

Can we view the world of today

See that all is connected to each other

With strings that join one to another

From the core of