A poet's Mind and Musician's Soul (A storybook in rhyme) Edward A. Waples Jr. With illustrations By: Amalia B. Waples, and Raven M. R. Waples Edward A. Waples Jr. is a storyteller. He takes us on a journey through poems that touch on current events, love, spirituality, and the human experience. This is a book of emotional, and thought-provoking poetic stories for the 21st century. Take the journey and enjoy the ride!