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    Broken Sleep: A Book of Poetry
    Broken Sleep: A Book of Poetry
    Broken Sleep: A Book of Poetry
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    Broken Sleep: A Book of Poetry

    By Wayne Emerson Tidwell

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    Wayne E. Tidwell writes poetry from one of the deepest sometimes darkest places you've ever seen. A poetic journey, seen through the eyes of one of the most talented poets of our time. These poems really make you feel, and sometimes take you to a place so deep you never want to return. A little bit of everything, from sleep and dreams to family and alcoholism, these poems have it all. A must read for the poetry readers of the world.
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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateApr 28, 2008
    ISBN9780595609093
    Broken Sleep: A Book of Poetry
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    Wayne Emerson Tidwell

    I write from the heart. Ideas come from personal experiences, such as tragedy, loss, happiness, and pain. My dreams and problems with sleep over the years have helped to fuel the fire that is my poetry. I grew up in the high desert of Southern California, in a town called Apple Valley. There?s not a whole lot for a kid to do in the middle of the desert, except play in the dirt. I. E. Riding bikes, building jumps, dirt bikes, and eventually, drinking beer. I started drinking at an early age and it completely took over my life for the next 17 years. I?ve traveled, lived, loved, and drank my way through life, all of which have contributed to depth and emotional content of my poetry. I quit drinking over two years ago and I?ve never been happier. My thoughts are clearer, my relationships are better, and my poems are alive with emotion. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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      Broken Sleep - Wayne Emerson Tidwell

      Copyright © 2008 by Wayne Emerson Tidwell

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      Contents

      THE CANDLE

      ALONE

      FEAR

      QUESTION

      BROKEN SLEEP

      RAINDROP

      BREATHE

      COMPLETE

      FROZEN IN TIME

      KISS MY ASS

      MY CHILDREN

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