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A serious of poems written from the soul. Some of joy, some of sadness, some of redemption. A few humorous ones just to round things out. I never say "I need to write a poem. Well, not since I tried a few times and they stunk. So, something has to move me, inspire me. Something good, or bad, or that simply arouses my anger. For good or bad, here they are.
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An elegiac array of poems, with nostalgic themes of loss, longing, betrayal and forgiveness, Relative Sanity reflects on a lifetime in Michigan's north country. "This lovely collection is a kind of travel narrative by a writer who 'can never get enough sky.' In poem after poem, she travels the lands of heartache and joy with grace, clarity and wisdom." -- Jerry Dennis, author of Up North in Michigan: A Portrait of Place in Four Seasons "Within this...
3) Runs of Life
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Running is natural--an act combining freedom of motion and personal energy to take one's body and spirit out of the "normal" mode of movement. We run early in our lives, starting in childhood. Nobody needs to teach it to us. Even before we are able to muster the strength and attain the balance for running with our bodies, our spirit is long familiar with running. There truly is something special about running. The themed poems in this publication...
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This compendium is a collection of poems written throughout a decade. It is, essentially, a journey through a young man's life during that time. From late High School years and well into adulthood, including all the ups and downs that those years gave him. The hope with this book is to give others a peek into a struggling mind, but also to hopefully interpret each poem for themselves. Most of the writings in this book were not meant to have a singular...
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Breakage, new beginnings: polarity of hope and continuing melancholy.
"This splendid work forms nonsensical impressionism even more, bringing it a minimalistic and rigorous shape. Elliotté returns to the roots, presenting her poetry in a livelier, more intimate and vulgar way than ever known of her."
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Ready to take an inspirational journey of self-discovery? Andrew's lyrical prose, passionate writing, and note-worthy affirmations will provide you with a roadmap to overcome life's obstacles. In this light and lyrical work of passion, poetry, and positive affirmations, you will learn valuable lessons on self-acceptance, self-love, understanding heartbreak, graceful aging, coping with death, and finding happiness. Benefits from reading this book:-...
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A Poetic Odyssey takes readers on a unique voyage to an aesthetic, romantic, and spiritual realm, where the human spirit experiences a tryst with the divine, and beauty emerges even from the most harrowing tales of life. Divided into four distinct sections, the collection begins with "Tales of Life," experiences of joy and sorrow, agony and ecstasy, love, longing, and tragedy. In the next section of "Romantic Verses," readers are transported to the...
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Familiar Monsters of the Flood is a tight, emotional, and stunning debut collection of poems. Tia McLennan's mastery of metaphor and concise word choice packs a punch in these poems about intergenerational connection, motherhood, grief, ecology and memory.
The poems in Familiar Monsters of the Flood speak to each other through an invisible connective tissue that weaves together dream space, loss, childhood memory, motherhood, the domestic-gothic,...
10) Last Hours
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Last Hours is a fast-paced collection of poems about motherhood, Newfoundland, poverty, mortality and the absolute mirth of being alive. Jennifer May Newhook's voice is unflinchingly unique as she finds joy and humour in the darkest crags of Newfoundland life.
Last Hours is a propulsive collection of poems that stalks a rocky landscape of racing shadow and volatile sunlight. Equal parts unsettling and celebratory, these poems poise the reader on...
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"Poèmes d'aujourd'hui Amour(s) Amor(t)" réunit des vers fusionnant fiction et réalité. Chaque texte est une contemplation fugace du temps qui passe, une tentative d'exploration de l'amour et de la mort. La vie et son éternelle ambivalence : merveilleuse, destructrice. Au-delà d'une belle aventure littéraire, ce recueil aspire à être un exutoire pour guérir du monde et se rapprocher davantage de l'autre qu'on ignore.
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Encouragement for Believers In Poems of Praise and Pain, author and poet Heidi Kinney explores the depths of grief, motherhood, mental health, and faith through her beautiful, relatable, and thought-provoking poetry. Through her captivating words, she offers readers a sense of hope and encouragement, reminding them they're not alone in their struggles. As a mother and widow, Kinney writes with raw honesty, vulnerability, and a deep understanding of...
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From sorrow to hope -
a debut collection of grief poetry. This first published book by the author collects poems written over 14 years, following the winding path from profound loss toward healing and life. The poems delve into the complex emotions that surface - shock, anger, depression, emptiness. They illuminate the ache of absence as he learns to let go and live fully in a new reality. Slowly, rays of comfort pierce the darkness. Remembrance...
14) Let Her Breathe
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How do you tell her?You may feel scaredbecause you are a woman now.But always the girl with permission to dream.And dreams are free-they are free.How do you tell her?LET HER BREATHE is a bittersweet struggle from childhood to adulthood for a woman coming to terms with life in all its ugliness and beauty. Rachel Rees pulls no punches in her poems and short fiction, told through disparate female voices, including her own."Palpable. Yes." - Penelope...