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.