Who am I?
My name is Timothy Whalin
I’m a Junior in high school
I attend Chapel Hills Baptist Church
I play the piano and design graphics
"It’s on the inside that counts"
Who am I really?
Who am I on the inside?
A forgotten, little child
Parents divorced when I was four
Brother stole the needed attention
Confused and lost in a big world
A lonely, depressed middle schooler
Only father like figured stolen from me
Killed in a motorcycle accident on July 14, 2001
Feeling as though I’m fading into nothingness
The past is the past
Which made me who I am today
But who am I now?
Who have I become?
I’m a man on a journey
A journey to discover life
Some days the path is smooth
Other days it’s bumpy and rough
Just trying to make it one day at a time
Becoming stronger though the trials
Through the support of my friends and family
I know I can continue to live
Author notes
The picture was designed by me and the picture is of me... incase you were wondering. Normally I don't post poems with my pictures, but ya... this one was inpsirational to me. It was edited in Photoshop 7 for those who have never seen my graphics. Also, I've changed my author's page for those who haven't seen it. 
As for the poem, it's pretty much my testimony, but without the spiritual side of it. I was planning on this being a testimony poem, but it ended up just being about me and such. For those who want to read the full, indepth story of my life, I posted it on here (although it needs to be updated):
allpoetry.com/Story/1665262
Written February 2nd, 2006
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Well in this picture you look like an alien
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awesome poem I've been through tough times too was great to read
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I really enjoyed this poem, thank for checking out my contest. I'm sticking to my orginal rule of no prewrites, so I'm sorry you couldn't enter this one. I'd like to point out that this poem is more about what you are, rather than who you are. This only brushes upon WHO you are. Redaurdless, this was deffinitly worth the read.
-pasti -
Tim
WOW!! This is sad *hugs* I love it.
I'm speechless as usual. I gotto go I'll post a nother comment later
Love ya
~dsgirlie~
~Candi~ -
As I said..maybe it was my mind, but I still said it. This is great....I mean when I say great, it's beyond great. I agree with Master-Mush, completely and totally.
You are an amazing person, and I'm glad you could share your troubles with us, with me.. I'm glad you can talk to me in a negative way as well as a positive. If you ever need anything Tim....well just someone to talk to, to lean on..to explode to. i'm here...you probably have many of those kind of people because your presence makes others just want to be around you..but I'm telling you now. I'm here if you need someone. *hugs* -
awwwwwww...
this still makes meh feel bad u no...coz like, i was around for that...and i had no clue...
Through these trials God has made u into an amazing person Tim, the most incredible person i know...
i'm praying for you....God's got something in store for you...i can feel it...
i love you for who you are inside...
mushy -
WOW this ia really the truth we all are on a journey. A journey to discover who we are and what we are like. I know that for some it is harder, and I know that by God's grace everything will work out, but I also know that you can have help fom your friends and your family. I know that you know that your friends really do care, but sometimes it really helps to hear it. This is a really sad poem, but I know that it came from your heart. Keep writting and I hope that you never get discouraged.
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WOW!!!! This is awesome!!!! I am sorry you couldn't enter. Great job any way!!!! Thanks for trying to enter.
Abby -
IDK, I only have 239 seconds left!!!!
Aww (hugs) Very sad but very truthful, came right from the heart, that's how you want poetry to be. (Crap I have 278 seconds left) Anyways, this was a great poem, I am sorry that you had to go through things like this, I hope that things are going better for you then when you first wrote this, which I know wasn't all that long ago, but things will get better hun, I promise, and God will see you through, as He always has. Also, again, great write!
*God Bless*
Sarah -
great
Tim
hey that is so sad
I never knew you had those problems. I'm sorry. Your poem is awesome!! Love the picture
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Tim,
Amazing poem! seriously i dont know what to say. it left me speechless. However, i must say... from all our talks you are a very kind, caring, friendly person and not only that but strong. a lot stronger than a lot of people. keep writing you have amazing talent and strength my friend. always here if you need someone, and thank you for everything you have done.
Peace to ya
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