Thoughts, Experiences and Observations

By Xlibris US

This book of poetry is an accumulation
of my lifes experiences and observations.
The poems cover the many experiences I
have been through. My family is my biggest
inspiration. All the good things and the bad.
Shared joys as well as shared losses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 16, 2014
• ISBN: 9781493183326

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Copyright © 2014 by Henry Robert Kamphuis.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014904508

ISBN: Hardcover 978-1-4931-8333-3

Softcover 978-1-4931-8334-0

eBook 978-1-4931-8332-6

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

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Rev. date: 06/09/2014

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Dedication

My Very Special Friend

CHAPTER 1

Love, Loss And Other Thoughts

Procrastination

Robbie

Jim

Pain

Special Friendship Poem

Friendship

Birth Of Man

I Wish

Past Love

Circumstances

My Eyes

Eva

Whispers

Focal Point

Stray Cat

Gestures

Secrets

Cliches

Shared Between Us

No Longer

Sometimes

Your Love Will Live

Sleepless Nights

Dreamer

There Comes A Time

Nature

Scent Of Pines

Mirror

Niagara Falls

Just Fun

Essence

Lonesome

Secret Giving

Sleepless Night

Honest

You And I

Friend Visit

First Time

Hi

Wait A Little Longer

Last Breath

Determination

Empty Place

Transparent

Cattles Graze

CHAPTER 2

Drugs And Alcohol

Reflection Of My Overdose

What Is

Nothing Left

Steps

Ember

Our Mind And Body

Hangover

Faintly

Johnny

The Three Hearts

Survival

Mind Scars

One Day

CHAPTER 3

Relationships

Building Blocks

Always Remember

I Love You

Wedding Wish

Hope For Broken Hearts

Pieces Fit

Please Understand

Stubborn Fire

CHAPTER 4

Children

Arguments

Shine For The Children

Love Triangle

Baby Girl

Mother/Son

Infants To Adult

How Quickly

Tenderly

Loss And Pain

Growth

CHAPTER 5

Spiritual

Crucifixion Of Christ

Take Time

Hope

The Rugged Rock

My Search For Truth

Edge Of Time

Lack Of Direction

Dear God

Counsellor Of Christ

I Thank Thee

Loving Hands

Praise Hallelujah

Doubt

INTRODUCTION

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This book of poetry is an accumulation of my life’s experiences and observations. The poems cover the many experiences I have been through. My family is my biggest inspiration. All the good things and the bad. Shared joys as well as shared losses.

I dedicate this book to all of them. I thank you all for all the memories and the love that we all share.

Picture this. Having a disconnect between how you really are and how you are perceived to be. I really enjoy conversation and yet for years I shunned it because I could not process all the information easily. I have pushed people out of my life because of that. I know many different people and have a deep emotional commitment to all of you. I am the same in many ways and yet I am totally changed. Enhanced is a good way to put it. Anyone I have ever met has been a blessing, but there are a special few. I hope you all read this. I am sorry for becoming distant and seemingly uncaring but that is not the case. I have truly missed my family more than I can ever express. It is a parent who should be a rock for their children, both my children Marisa and Terra have been mine. They have kept me grounded and sane while I was struggling to find answers to my health issues. Love you both so much. I have so much to say and will try very hard to firm up and reconnect with the people who are so special to me. You know who you are because you