English Poetry

Deep, deep down, at the very bottom of the ocean, lies a secret world. Through lyrical narration, this story takes listeners on a journey to a place very few humans have ever been—the Mariana Trench. The imagined voyage debunks scary myths about this mysterious place with surprising and beautiful truths about life at Earth's deepest point.

Vampire Alley, by bestselling mystery and paranormal author J.R. Rain, is a spine-tingling, micro-story in a poem about a boy who comes face-to-face with dangerous creatures of the night... In Vampire Alley, a free-verse poem set in the world of Samantha Moon, a boy obeys a compelling urge to leave the safety of his bedroom and wander his neighborhood at night. In a dream-like state, he finds himself in a dark alley—but he’s not alone. Indeed, the boy becomes the sole eyewitness to a crime in progress, a despicable and horrific attack. He doesn’t believe in monsters or vampires. So ...

Jasmine, a talented African American florist, unexpectedly intertwines her life with Tyrone's when he becomes captivated by her anonymous, heartfelt note. A serendipitous mix-up sparks Tyrone's quest to unmask the enigmatic writer, leading to awkward yet fateful encounters with Jasmine. To overcome misunderstandings, they must confront their undeniable connection. In this heartwarming romance where love blossoms amidst bouquets and inked words, will they open their hearts to the unexpected love story written for them? Brimming with warmth and emotional truth, "Ink of Love" celebrates fate's...

Gabi Abrāo’s Notes on Shapeshifting is an ode to existing in physical form, fully aware of the changing energy that flows through every aspect of it.

Few writers have so brilliantly and poignantly conjured the desperation and absurdity of ordinary life as Charles Bukowski. Resonant with his powerful, perceptive voice, his visceral, hilarious, and transcendent poetry speaks to us as forcefully today as when it was written. Encompassing a wide range of subjects—from love to death and sex to writing—Bukowski’s unvarnished and self-deprecating verse illuminates the deepest and most enduring concerns of the human condition while remaining sharply aware of the day to day.

With a dynamic spirit, these great English poets made a conscious return to nostalgia and spiritual depth. Each chose a different path, but they are united in a love of moods, impressions, scenes, stories, sights and sounds. In this collection of more than forty poems are some of the finest and most memorable works in the English language.

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An astonishing collection about interconnectedness—between the human and nonhuman, ancestors and ourselves—from National Book Critics Circle Award winner, National Book Award finalist and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

Featuring a delightful cast of characters and timeless Buddhist wisdom, and with His Holiness' compassion pervading every chapter, The Dalai Lama's Cat is simply enchanting. Not so much fly-on-the-wall as cat-on-the-sill, this is the warmhearted tale of a small kitten rescued from the slums of New Delhi who finds herself in a beautiful sanctuary with sweeping views of the snowcapped Himalayas.

Lauded poet Sarah Kay brings us her long-awaited second full-length collection, a decade after her acclaimed debut No Matter the Wreckage. In A Little Daylight Left, Kay explores life’s most vulnerable moments of transition with courage, curiosity, joy & humor. Each poem invites listeners to consider what it might look like to boldly face the hard things we so often run from—a heartbreak, an ailing loved one, the fear that comes with new beginnings & uncertain futures—& to celebrate what we hold dear.

WHITE CAT BLACK CAT - The Hunter ******************************************** One hot summer day, in front of the fan The white cat was sweating as only cats can When outside the window he suddenly spied A tiny bird chirping on the other side. The cat stretched hard, from his back to his front, And thought, “What a great day to go out and hunt!”

Lawrence L. Schwartz has been writing poetry of one sort or another throughout his life, from the time he was in grade school. Many of these pieces come out what could be called a “spiritual insight,” and tend to reflect personal experience and include metaphysical ideas and philosophy or concepts as they apply to everyday life, with commentary on our common humanity, as seen through the lens of a student of Eastern thought and interfaith studies. Many are distilled into rhyming verse, belying the complexity and scope of the concepts covered but with the intention to communicate them ...

A collection of poems by Sandhya Balakrishna.Today, more then ever, we need to sit down with ourselves. Contemplate on things as they are. Or just be. “Flowing River” is a collection of such thoughts in the form of contemporary verses. The poems are free flowing and touch upon a dynamic flux of reflections. If you are looking for some easy reading for a collection of thoughts, this book fits in. Explore a flow of emotions, thoughts and perspectives mingling and meandering as naturally as a river.

In Clarity and Connection, Yung Pueblo explores how intense emotions accumulate in our subconscious and condition us to act and react the ways we do. With his distinctive voice, at once spare and evocative, the author guides us through the excavation and release of the past that is required for growth.

God’s Guiding Light of Peace: Strength to Stand Through Life’s Storms, is an inspirational shield blocking negativity. These inspired words of faith help you concentrate on positivity and assist you in releasing stress. C. Melita Webb’s loving words of joy will bring peace to your mind, calm to your heart, comfort to your soul, and add serenity to your environment. Whether you are looking for beautiful words of inspiration, morning meditation, daily encouragement, peaceful evening reflections, a relaxing vacation read, or the next pick for your group’s book club, you will find ...

Reflections of a World of Reality is a heartfelt collection of motivational poetry that comes from the heart and soul of a young man who overcame the ills of society through hard work, perseverance and writing. Originally published in 1996, Reflections has been used in schools, churches and youth organizations throughout the Southeast. It has been a highly sought after tool for motivational speakers, youth leaders, teachers as well as parents, leading to Hollimon being nominated for the Georgia Writers Association’s “Author of the Year Award in 1997.” Now, with a new cover and ...

Rupi Kaur performs the first-ever recording of the sun and her flowers, her second number one New York Times best-selling collection of poetry and prose. This production was recorded in 2021 along with the brand-new audio edition of milk and honey and the debut audio recording of home body. Divided into five chapters, this volume is a journey through the life cycle of wilting, falling, rooting, rising, and blooming. It is a celebration of love in all its forms.

Before and After the Darkness is the companion volume to the collections Inside the Stretch of the Heart and The Dream of Stairs: A Poem Cycle. The last of these was privately printed as a posthumous memorial volume in 1975, a year after Susan Noble’s untimely death in 1974 at the age of 31. Susan wrote the poems in batches of half a dozen or more, from 1965 onwards, in what she described as manic bursts of creativity, announcing with her typically light-hearted ironic self-depreciation, ‘The muse has struck me!’ But these poems are anything but light-hearted, and even a first reading...

I dedicated this book to my late beautiful sister " Arlette Timmons Harper." This poetry book is my very first book, and I want to thank all of my fans for making this book a Bestseller. Thank you God, family and friends. I have several books with the same title, but this book is my best compiled poetry.

Consistently, yep that’s me, it’s hard when your mind isn’t free, sometimes making the day feel long and thoughts begin to stray