300 Tears

About the Book

300 Tears is a collection of poems about my life from 2005 thru 2011. These poems are dedicated to a special person and my inner circle of my closest friends. There is about 15 or so poems that are dedicated to my father, Harold F. Hoppe, Jr. who passed February 21,2011. These poems are about my relationship with my father. I deeply miss him. All 300 poems are tears of happiness, anger, moments, and times that I shed tears for each moment of my life. These poems will show my emotions and feelings of life. You will be reading my moments and memories of my life's Journey.

About the Author

My name is Christopher John Hoppe. My poetry shows the love and passion. My poems demonstrate many emotions. In the poetry world, I have been awarded the "Emily Dickinson Award" 3 times. I have won 2 poetry of the year awards. Produced a CD of me reading my poetry called "Petals of the Heart" in 2001. In 2005, "Christina's Rose of Tear" debut at the Torpedo Factory in old town Alexandria Virgina. The theme of all my poems are life. I have experienced cultures globally. I have seen many places in the Pacific and Europe. I have lived in many states. I have also traveled to many other states. I have a rich background that has been influenced by many cultures.