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Seated Above, Looking Below: Poems to Lift Your Spirit Kindle Edition
The time has come. After writing thousands of poems, "Seated Above, Looking Below" is Bobby Brown's first published book of poetry. Nearly half of the book can be read interspersed throughout the year - with reflective poems written for each month, each season, and many of our cherished Holidays. In addition there are poems about sports, nature, some of Bob's favorite places, society and spiritual thoughts.
Somewhere in my younger days, I had an experience with God. The Catholics would call it a "moment of clarity", the Protestants, "an awakening", and the Evangelicals, a "born again experience." Whatever label you put on it, I felt renewed on the inside. Because we live in a world that will talk about anything except this experience. I went inward with it and began writing poetry. The Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians that "in Christ you are enriched" and that, right there, is pretty much how I felt. My release came through my writing - not profound, but rather simple, creative and enriching.
The book moves the reader through peaceful real-life observations, painting pictures only possible through poetry, into deeper scriptural truths. This book will take you on a quiet but inspirational journey.
Bob has been writing poetry for over a decade. This is the first of several books to be published. "Seated Above, Looking Below" is available on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KY44A2G.
I have heard the analogy of the iceberg many times, about how we only use about 1/10th of our deepest self. Most of the iceberg remains hidden deep below. Listening to God, meditating on His word and writing poetry allows me to tap into the lower regions of the iceberg. When we all tap into the lower part of the iceberg, we enjoy fellowship with one another and our spirituality. So, I invite you to enjoy this book and dive into your own inner depths.
Life Changing!
“I first heard Bobby Brown's wonderful poetry at an Open Mic poetry reading. One evening while I was listening to him share his writings, he said some words that touched my heart and I realized that God used Bob to change my life forever. Bob's words took me on a spiritual journey that led me to learn about my Lord and Savior Christ Jesus! Since that time we have become good friends and his poetry continues to bless my life and I’m sure it will edify everyone else who reads it.” – Rosemary M.
Enlightening!
"I've read through Bob's book a couple times now, and I just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed it. It's so full of imagery and nostalgia, and really helps a person fondly remember past personal experiences. Bob really has a gift of clearly expressing doctrine through poetry in a clear and straightforward way, making it easy to understand and commit it to heart." – Sharon S.
Uplifting!
This book was a joy to read. I like the way in which it commenced with a drop of light heartedness touching on things like the seasons, the weather and nature then made a transition into more weighty spiritual matters. I could sense Bob's faith through his poems and I could connect with many of his feelings towards Christianity, God's flock and The Holy Scriptures. It is obvious to me through these poems that the author has done a great deal of soul searching. - Steve Brown
Author of "Lifestyle Worship - Poems, Prayers and Ministry Resources" and the "Worship Ideas You Can Use" BLOG
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 11, 2014
- File size476 KB
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- ASIN : B00KY44A2G
- Publisher : Robert A. Brown (June 11, 2014)
- Publication date : June 11, 2014
- Language : English
- File size : 476 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 140 pages
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About the author
Bob Brown was born and raised in western Massachusetts and still resides in the city of his birth. He enjoys reading, writing and following sports - especially the NY Yankees. His favorite authors are Robert Frost, CS Lewis, Thomas Merton and Philip Yancey to name a few.
Poetry has been a passion of Bob's for over ten years and he has penned thousands of poems. Poems about nature, about events, about places, about seasons, about life and about faith.
Bob is an old-fashioned kind of guy who strives to limit the role of technology in his life. His poems are relaxing and inspirational.
You can reach Bob at: poetrabrown@gmail.com
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ISBN-13: 978-1500751678
10 digit ISBN: 1500751677
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015An interesting collection of poetry that spans the seasons, the Bible, and all the things that makes life enjoyable. Brown is not redefining the poetry genre, but you can see his heart in each poem and how much he cares about the subject matter. The poems at the end based on the Chronicles of Narnia series was a fun little surprise.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2015I woke up to a beautiful day and decided to enjoy it and take a walk around the Asley reservoir. I always enjoy natures beauty, I'm staring all around near and far to see what's surrounds me! I saw everything from ducks with their ducklings to a amazing close up of a blue heron! I thought wow this was such an amazing walk that it couldn't get any better. As I am leaving I see a book on a rock, get closer and there's this book! Seated Above, Looking Below with a note attached. I read the note and got goose bumps! I felt that the dragonfly that landed on me to the blue heron that literally flew and landed in front of me to this was a sign...
I went home to read and here I am posting what had happened to me:) great book. It was a pleasure to read, my favorites were My First Butterfly, Solitude, The Sunshine Softly Through the Woods and I Remeber. They were all great and soon I will place it back to where I found it and "Pay it Forward" for someone else to experience what I had experienced! It was a great walk with and great ending!
Thanks to whoever left it there and enjoy to whoever finds it! I posted a picture of the Heron below:)
5.0 out of 5 stars What I found at the Asley reservoir!I woke up to a beautiful day and decided to enjoy it and take a walk around the Asley reservoir. I always enjoy natures beauty, I'm staring all around near and far to see what's surrounds me! I saw everything from ducks with their ducklings to a amazing close up of a blue heron! I thought wow this was such an amazing walk that it couldn't get any better. As I am leaving I see a book on a rock, get closer and there's this book! Seated Above, Looking Below with a note attached. I read the note and got goose bumps! I felt that the dragonfly that landed on me to the blue heron that literally flew and landed in front of me to this was a sign...
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2015
I went home to read and here I am posting what had happened to me:) great book. It was a pleasure to read, my favorites were My First Butterfly, Solitude, The Sunshine Softly Through the Woods and I Remeber. They were all great and soon I will place it back to where I found it and "Pay it Forward" for someone else to experience what I had experienced! It was a great walk with and great ending!
Thanks to whoever left it there and enjoy to whoever finds it! I posted a picture of the Heron below:)
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014Mr. Brown's style of writing is easy to grasp, even if poetry isn't something you generally read. There is something in this collection for everyone. Many of the poems touched my heart; Mr. Brown shows the reader his soul.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2016i am not really into poetry but i loved all the poems in this book. i read three or four every am just to get my mojo going
- Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2015inspirational and enjoyable. bobby is such a gifted . must read