Life Poetry

From his remarkable debut The Hawk in the Rain (1957) to his death in 1998, Ted Hughes was a colossal presence in the English literary landscape. He was also admired as a performer of his own work. Crow is one of his most significant collections, focusing on the central figure of the crow - predatory, mocking and indestructible. Crow is read here by the author in its entirety and with narrative links not included in the published text.

"Awake to Life" is a collection of poems covering a wide range of topics from faith, nature, what it means to be human, and more--including a series of Enneagram poems. Containing more than 50 poems, this volume offers something for everyone.

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.

"I have something new to talk about...tonight I will be going out," Mama gently tells Llama Llama. At first, Llama feels okay with this. After all, Mama has gone out before and Gram and Grandpa have stayed with him. But this time they can't. Someone new is coming over, and the more he thinks about it, the more he worries! He knows he will be miserable...and then the doorbell rings. It's Molly from the ice cream store. What is she doing here? And she has ice cream! Maybe having a new babysitter isn't nearly as bad as he thought!

🕯 “If you want eternal love, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me…” 🕯 In the 1800s, a grieving poet made a deal with the devil. In exchange for one last glimpse of the woman he lost, he was given immortality — and cursed to feed on longing itself. Through beautiful, tragic poems whispered across generations, he lives on… sustained by those who read his words and ache for something more. One poem in particular became legend: "Give It to Me" — a haunting love verse that, when spoken aloud three times, seals the soul to the curse. Now, in a modern high school English ...

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.

Poetry is the cheapest form of therapy and my choice of drug. It's a way to escape and get a natural high. This book of poems was written like therapy sessions, where each poem and number represents the session. Grab a glass of wine Hennessey, or any liquor of choice, and relax into this first volume of therapy sessions.

Daniel, a successful author-psychiatrist, awakens to discover he has survived his death. Two spiritual "greeters" introduce Daniel to the afterlife, guiding him in this new environment. He learns that each soul projects what it wishes to experience, and each must learn to let go of attachments through loving psychotherapy. Throughout his journey, Daniel moves from one stage of the afterlife to another, as his understanding of the spiritual realm gradually increases, and he strives to fulfill his destiny.

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.

When a teacher asks her class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds when they hear their classmates’ responses. A lively dialog ignites as the students discover unexpected facets of one another - and themselves. With her ear for authentic dialog and knowledge of tweens’ priorities and emotions, Linda Sue Park brings the varied voices of an inclusive classroom to life through carefully honed, engaging, and instantly accessible verse.

Despite fierce prejudice and abuse, even being beaten to within an inch of her life, Fannie Lou Hamer was a champion of civil rights from the 1950s until her death in 1977. Integral to the Freedom Summer of 1964, Ms. Hamer gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention that, despite President Johnson's interference, aired on national TV news and spurred the nation to support the Freedom Democrats.

60 poems that cross the ages and emotions. Here is a random selection: Soul For Sale - Explores a man recounting his life's misdemeanours. Claire - Two lovers meet in times gone past but tragedy awaits. Dots And Spaces - What do the gaps between words mean? Mind The Gap - My wife's lover. Shouting Up The Stairs - A desperate father shouts up the stairs to his daughter but realises he is shouting to himself. Dear Old Friend - Old friends meet but one knows the secret he keeps. Pebble On A Wall - A young boy carries a moment in time through to adulthood. You Saw Me Today - An older person ...

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

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

Life Chronicled is the lifetime in poetry format. A series of poems chronicling the life of Oliver A Melendez

Twelve-year-old Isabel is the new kid in her San Francisco middle school. It’s the first time in many years that she’ll be living with her mother again. Mama's job in the US allowed Isabel and her grandparents to live more comfortably in the Philippines, but now Isabel doesn't really know her own mother anymore. Making new friends in a new city, a new country, is hard, but joining the gardening and cooking club at school means Isabel will begin to find her way, and maybe she too, will begin to bloom.

On the 50th anniversary of Robert Pirsig’s classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, John Zdanowski, a six-time $100 million business builder, applies the Metaphysics of Quality to inspire and empower the entrepreneur in each of us to create something from nothing. Blending personal anecdotes, business case studies, simple diagrams, and philosophical poetry to convey the deep meaning of complicated subjects …so you get it.

The Life of a Wannabe Mogul: Mental Disarray, Bella Thorne’s collection of illuminating and inspiring poems chronicles her personal struggles, relationships, and wild-child lifestyle, all with her trademark wit and wisdom.

I Had A Brother Once is a brilliant, genre-defying work - both memoir and epic poem - about the struggle for wisdom, grace, and ritual in the face of unspeakable loss. Adam is forced to re-remember a brother he thought he knew and to reckon with a ghost, confronting his unsettled family history, his distant relationship with tradition and faith, and his desperate need to understand an event that always slides just out of his grasp.

This book is all about emotions and experience. It is a trip inside ourselves to discover our deepest sides, the hidden ones, the diversity of our feelings and the reality of human nature. Think of how many times a day we are in open conflict with our own selves, debating internally, and deep inside our minds, on various issues, from the most trivial ones to the most serious, such as what suit or dress to wear; if we should attend a social event instead of relaxing comfortably at home; whether to buy a new car or a nice necklace; date that person that we find attractive; maybe change job, ...