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    Voice of the Sphinx: Compilation of Poems
    Voice of the Sphinx: Compilation of Poems
    Voice of the Sphinx: Compilation of Poems
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    Voice of the Sphinx: Compilation of Poems

    By H. Quimby Heotzler

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    My book of poetry, Voice of the Sphinx, is a potpourri and could easily be called, mood swings. But to me it reflects more depth than merely moods. (At least I hope so.)

    It will come at you from a variety of thought patterns or as just an emergence of expressions. It, hopefully, will move your perceptions around -- of things, happenings and attitudes.

    Most importantly, it will not be cryptic or require research, except for your own questions. And I sincerely hope you will find questions.

    Sincerely,

    H. Quimby Heotzler
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateJul 31, 2008
    ISBN9781465334190
    Voice of the Sphinx: Compilation of Poems
    Author

    H. Quimby Heotzler

    If you look at me closely, you will find a rather “mature” (Not “old”, please) man who finds poetry as an enjoyable way to toil with the language and make words work with thoughts. After a liberal art’s education, and the discipline of reaching others in a demanding workplace - via words-, I found writing poetry (and playing piano) a road to release and relevance in my world. Here’s hoping my words lead you in the same direction. You won’t believe my age, so I won’t tell you. ? Quimby

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