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I Found Out I'm Dying: A Celebration Of Life In Spoetry
  
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I Found Out I'm Dying: A Celebration Of Life In Spoetry [Paperback]

R. Sporty King (Author)

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February 27, 1996
It's not just a book of poetry, but a "Reader Friendly" Poetry Story...

The book's title, like so much of Sporty's poetry, is thought provoking and takes on new meaning after you've listened to Sporty recite... it reminds us that we begin dying the day we're born... the sooner we acknowledge that ("find out"), the sooner we can get focused on the joy of each day... past, present and future.

"Reader Friendly" describes the heart of the book, as explanations/descriptions of the settings that inspired each poem are provided. Among the three principles King lives by (called Sportyisms) to pace your reading pleasure is Sportyism #1:

Give!
Sooner or Later
You'll Catch UP
To What You've Received

The book closes with the Pledge Of A Lifetime - an affirmation said to the rhythm of the Pledge Of Allegiance, that reminds you to sign your life over to yourself:

I pledge a lifetime to myself
To enjoy this life to the fullest
And to my God
As a woman or man
One lifetime In the physical
For my gift
Will be laughter
For all.

So, is Sporty dying? No way! And neither is his flare for captivating audiences with his charismatic and introspective style of poetry, which he calls

SPOETRY (Sporty's Poetry Opens Emotions To Reach You).

King speaks on self-esteem, networking, commitment, and interpersonal skills necessary to round out people's business success and personal lives.


Editorial Reviews

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...appreciation of life through the eyes of death puts new flavor on how to live... will definately inspire you. -- African American Literature Book Club

...more than a poem.... allows the reader to expand, using pieces to form opinions, actions... a plan for life. -- The Chicago Defender

...motivational poems are along the lines of the old adage of lliving life like there's no tomorrow.... -- The Bolingbrook Sun

What you are doing is special and unique, it's clear ... that people are deeply touched by your mission. -- Hampton University

From the Publisher

When we have a healthy attitude about life, we realize that physical immortality is not one of our options. If the doctor gave (and could really give) you 2 months to live, would you live with reckless abandon...? Or would you spend precious time with loved ones? Would you take the time to encourage a child to believe in him/herself, using your gift... your blessing... your fortune... your spirituality... your self as an example?

Statistics show that, after being eagerly anticipated for 1-10 months, fully 100% of the people born, immediately begin the aging process that could ultimately result in their dying.

Yet there are no statistics that show just how full our lives become when we allow ourselves to let go and enjoy each moment as if it were our last.

Honesty, trust, consideration, empathy, integrity, introspection, laughter, love.... When we surround our lives with a balanced blend of these gifts, we find plenty of reason to celebrate.

This book is about the joy we must take advantage of during this gift called LIFE.

The beauty, and fun of my poetry is in the fact that the poem is not always given away in the title. In fact, as you will notice, the majority of my poetry must be read at least twice to get the full enjoyment out of it... not because it's so deep or twisted, but because it allows you your thought... and then allows you mine... ultimately bringing us together to recount the creation of our's. And that's what I do: Create & Communicate.


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