Life Poetry

It would be very easy to assume that a book titled “Life Through Stoned Eyes” would be centered around the marijuana-induced ruminations of a poetic pot-head. This, of course, would be a shallow assumption and one that not only misses the mark but completely shifts the mark. It would also signal a lack of appreciation for symbolism, allegory and the ingenuity of personification and metaphorical art. Immediately upon receiving “Life Through stoned eyes” for review and the honor of writing a forward for an author whose work impresses and motivates me, I began to seek out the metaphor ...

Now in its 2nd edition, this creative collection brings together travel and tribute poems by South African poet and writer, Wayne Visser. The anthology pays tribute to the likes of Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou, Barack Obama, Antoni Gaudí & Leonardo da Vinci, and reflects on travels ranging from China and South Africa to Ecuador and Russia. Life is lived in the in-between In transit Between coming and going Between staying and moving on Between here and there

Catherine R. Berra presents her first collection of lyrical poetry, tenderly weaving through the emotional phases of the human condition, and shining a light on our mutual quest for understanding life’s lessons.

Rupert Brooke's greatest poetic works including "The Fish", "The Soldier", "The Old Vicarage", "Grantchester", and "Ding-Room Tea" are superbly melded here with testimony from acquaintances of Brooke's and a well-researched narrative by Mike Read.

GROWN UP POETRY: ODES to sports, politics, life in general, family, profit, city growth, recessions. A little sarcasm, a lot of seriousness.Insight into the world we live in, suggestions on skewed views perspectives.

A collection of poetry written by the late John D. Beason.

If I Lived A 1000 Years are poems that are wrote about life issues. People are losing their lives due to various reasons. Some it’s because of their lifestyle of food they eat, drinking alcohol, smoking drugs and crime. Some it’s because of sickness and diseases. We used to hear the words “I’m too young to die”. Nowadays one does not hear these words anymore because the sting of death is vicious. But God is still in charge of this life. God is still in control. There are people in our country who are over 90 years are healthy. One old lady turned hundred in December 2022. She can ...

A SPARK OF HOPE VOLUME II is the work of 64 prolific poets who have encountered and survived life’s most enormous difficulties. These therapeutic poems are meant to ignite a spark of hope in the lives of the depressed and downtrodden. Life is a precious gift. Never give up. Read these poems before you decide to take that drastic step. A SPARK OF HOPE VOLUME I saved many lives, and PART II is intended to save many more.

Bubbling Up A Poetic Journey Towards Growth and Renewal Excerpt from the poem Travalicare: "Ah, a sly one you are, Whispering from your hidden ledge. But here's the thing: I'm not that type of guy. I'm meant to fly, even without wings." What happens when life breaks you open? Bubbling Up is a powerful collection of poetry born from the raw depths of personal journaling. “We are not one story, but a universe of stories – shapeshifting constellations dancing between known and unknown, illuminating the courage to evolve, the freedom to explore, and the endless possibility of becoming.” -...

Wondering aloud about people, getting caught up in the simplicities and complexities of everyday life...Young people voice their feelings, thoughts, questions, worries, and experiences. Some are poetry in motion, some pure speculation. Great for discussion pieces, can also be used as monologues. Family will recognize each other in the rumination of the day. Everyone has puzzlements, some more than others.

📘 Line Drives & Life Lessons A Serious, Sarcastic & Sage: A Collection of Fast-Pitch Softball Poetry Welcome to the dugout—the real one. The one with sunflower seeds, scuffed cleats, and a coach who tells it like it is. Line Drives & Life Lessons is a bold, funny, and fiercely honest collection of poems for fast-pitch softball players who hustle hard, cheer louder, and know that greatness lives somewhere between the chalk lines and the dirt stains. Narrated by the unforgettable Coach Shelly—a sarcastic, 60-year-old softball lifer with a heart of gold and zero patience for joggers—...

Amazingly this is my sixteenth book of what I loosely call poetry. Some rhymes and some doesn’t - even if it’s meant to!I like to write poetry with bite. But I also like to write poetry that is a celebration of life, love and nature. There are all sorts in this selection.You might find yourself incensed – but you might find yourself inspired or stimulated to think!

The breathtakingly beautiful story of one little girl and her five paper dolls. A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens. A stunning, rhythmical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from the author of The Gruffalo.

A Spark of Hope Volume Three: A Treasury of poems for Saving Lives is the third book in this series, This collection is dedicated to the late Farhana Sait, former Literary Ambassador for India, in the How to Write for Success Literary Network, founded by Author Brenda Mohammed. Farhana was passionate about preventing suicides and was in charge of the sub-forum, Poems for Prevention of Suicide. Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo, Literary Ambassador for the Philippines, wrote the Foreword. She stated, “A Spark of Hope is an eclectic cascade of inspiring poetry which ignites hope, faith, and ...

Over four decades, Carolyn Forché's visionary work has reinvigorated poetry's power to awaken the reader. Her groundbreaking poems have been testimonies, inquiries, and wonderments. They daringly map a territory where poetry asserts our inexhaustible responsibility to each other. Her first new collection in 17 years, In the Lateness of the World is a tenebrous book of crossings, of migrations across oceans and borders but also between the present and the past, life and death.

Life Chronicled is in a poetry format that encompasses the life and times of the author himself.

Life, love, and work intertwine with nature and a unique series of poems, in Tom's revised edition of his successful book of poetry. No matter what the day-to-day challenges are, as life unfolds, Tom shows us - through his poetry - that life is about enjoying what we can in every single moment.

Growing Brave by Donna Ashworth is a powerful collection of wisdom and poetry that inspires strength and courage during life's most challenging moments. This book is a guiding light for anyone seeking to overcome fear and self-doubt, embracing life and love in the process. Perfect for those searching for meaningful gifts for her. Finding strength in vulnerability. Growing Brave, bestselling author Donna Ashworth’s new book, offers a heartening collection of poetry that speaks directly to those feeling lost or overwhelmed.

Root Awakening Poetry Book, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, digs way down deep causing the author to wrestle within. Though the book lacks handsome colored flowers, and bears spines it plants a ray of faith, hope, and love in a concealed rainbow. Nonetheless, the readers tears coupled with seeded underground poems have deep spreading roots that branch out to feed arid regions. Root Awakening is urbane and seasoned for a time such as this…The poetic filaments and fiber invigorate the readers’ mind’s eye conveying nourishment to the soul like a sun in need of A Son, and A Son in need ...

Twelve-year-old Victoria Reeves is all set for her “First Magnificent Summer with Dad,” even though it’s been more than two years since she last saw him. She’s ready to impress him with her wit, her maturity, and her smarts—at least until he shows up for the long road trip to Ohio with his new family, The Replacements, in tow. But that’s not the only unpleasant surprise in store for Victoria. As Victoria captures every moment of her less than magnificent summer in her journal, she discovers that the odds are stacked against her in the contest-no-one-knows-is-a-contest.