New Poetry

Nothing but flowers ******************* Late, late at night, when I just couldn’t sleep I heard a noise outside, it sounded like a beep A flying saucer landed, and no, it was no joke: A little man emerged, who looked at me and spoke

“When I become mayor, we become mayor.” Ras Baraka’s famous words speak to exactly who he is as a leader - a fiercely loyal member of his community. In this innovative and ground-breaking Audible Original, hear how Baraka - the mayor of Newark, New Jersey - grew from spoken-word artist to school principal to successful politician.

Tracing the legacy of Margaret Atwood—a writer who has fundamentally shaped the contemporary literary landscapes—Paper Boat: New and Selected Poems, 1961-2023 assembles Atwood’s most vital poems in one essential volume. In pieces that are at once brilliant, beautiful, and hyper-imagined, Atwood gives voice to remarkably drawn characters—mythological figures, animals, and everyday people—all of whom have something to say about what it means to live in a world as strange as our own.

Transform your life with I Am Manifesting, the 10th book in The Affirmation Collection. Experience the power of manifesting your dreams and creating your own reality. This book will empower you to tap into your inner knowing and unleash your full potential. - Manifest abundance and prosperity in all areas of your life - Embrace self-love and unlock your true worth - Transform your mindset and let go of limiting beliefs - Cultivate a positive and grateful attitude - Attract love, happiness, and fulfillment into your life - Create a life of purpose and meaning - Manifest your dreams and bring...

This essay is an overview of the ways in which the Old Testament books of wisdom, poetry, and Writings are used in the New Testament. The OT Writings are rarely quoted in the NT, but the many themes are found therein. The use of OT Wisdom books (Job, Eccl) is examined in the Gospels, Pauline Letters, and other letters separately. The use of OT poetry is seen in the frequent quotation and use of Psalms and hymns. The essays includes an extensive bibliography.

This novel in verse, said to be the parent of all Russian novels, is a tragic story of innocence, love, and friendship. Eugene Onegin, an aristocrat, much like Pushkin and his peers in his attitude and habits, is bored. He visits the countryside where the young and passionate Tatyana falls in love with him. In a touching letter she confesses her love but is cruelly rejected. Years later, it is Onegin's turn to be rejected by Tatyana. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

A new volume of poetry from Robert Hass is always an event. In Summer Snow, Hass further affirms his position as one of our most highly regarded living poets. Hass’s trademark careful attention to the natural world, his subtle humor, and the delicate but wide-ranging eye he casts on the human experience are fully on display in his masterful collection. Touching on subjects including the poignancy of loss, the serene and resonant beauty of nature, and the mutability of desire, Hass exhibits his virtuosic abilities and expansive intellect, and tremendous listenability.

A novel approach to poetry employing mostly rhyming but also freestyle writing to compose portraits, life stories of people from all backgrounds and social classes as imagined by the poet. What distinguishes the poems is the lightness, ease of language and surprising finale. After the very first poem the reader looks forward to the unexpected, entertaining at times moving, thought provoking, quirky endings. Alongside describing individuals through their jobs, be it a writer, filmmaker, busker, bartender, chef or factory worker, personality traits we'd expect of an optimist, pessimist, ...

OMG! What is my doctor doing to me?! A Hard Exam in So Many Ways! But My Doctor Has a Dirty Little Secret ... that only he and I know about . . . “A stranger's hands all over her ... and in her ... and all the while there’s something so familiar about him ... something she can’t quite grasp . . .” Her doctor has her tied to the exam table before she realizes that he's someone she should know . . . Kara is reminded of her boyfriend in college who wanted her to allow him to do a full exam on her ... but she’s not sure why. She answers an ad for a new clinic that offers a spa-like ...

Discover the Gospel of Matthew Like Never Before! Dive into the first book of the (SIP) Gospels Series—an innovative and stirring rendition of the Gospel of Matthew that transforms ancient scripture into powerful, evocative poetry. Each chapter is creatively imagined in lyrical prose, capturing the essence of Jesus’ life, teachings, miracles, and divine mission in a fresh, accessible way. From the humble birth in Bethlehem to the triumphant resurrection, SIP Matthew breathes new life into familiar stories. The poetic narrative not only preserves the sacred text’s depth and wisdom but ...

New Dawn is a poetic journey of healing and homecoming, guided by the divine feminine essence of Mary Magdalene and her sacred "Way of Love" for all of humanity. These poems invite you to gently immerse yourself in the energies of intuition, creation, faith, and unconditional love—awakening the soul’s remembrance of unity and inner peace. As you move through each verse, you are invited into a space of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual awakening. Let these words stir something deep within, empowering you as a new dawn rises through the light of love and wholeness. .

Celebrant of Life Officiant, M.J.Cousins has composed a selection of poems for today’s Celebration of Life Ceremonies. “Poems written in thought to ease the pain of loss” for all families and friends.

Drawing on our extensive experience of writing, we have gathered in one book a selection of our original new poems. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoyed writing them.The twenty-one poems embrace many popular, and not so popular subjects and themes, such as; Christmas, The Dying Earth, Folklore, Friendship, Greek Mythology, Lost Civilisations, Love, Mythical Creatures, Nightmares, Noisy Neighbours, Nostradamus, A Planetary Auction, The Solar System, Rubbish, Sadness, Science, and War.

Dive into the heart of New Orleans, a city where every street corner whispers a story, every gust of wind carries a melody, and every moment is a verse waiting to be written. "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration" is more than a book; it's a journey through the soul of one of America's most vibrant cities, captured in the intimate dance of poetry and prose. In this mesmerizing collection, you'll explore the mysterious allure of Saint Joseph's Table in NOLA, unravel the enigmatic presence of Gods in The Gymbo, and voyage with Zeus into the realms of space. Feel the pulse of New Orleans after ...

Journey once more into the captivating essence of New Orleans with "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There: Week 4 - The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance." Each page of this week is a new revelation, revealing layers of the city’s soul and the depths of our spirits in these unique times. Week 4 amplifies the poetic exploration, delving into the heart of New Orleans' supernatural allure, from its haunted histories to the mysterious allure of creatures like the Rougarou. As the world around us maintains its distance, this collection weaves a ...

The Affirmation Collection, Book 4 - Spiritual Awakening Affirmations to Uplift the Soul "When you forget your own name, gratitude will guide the way. To the path of abundance and love." - Matt Buonocore We all want to remember the voice of our souls. This is a book that serves as a catalyst to raise your vibrational state. Repeat these daily to uplift your spirit through hard or difficult times. You can say these every morning and night, or throughout the day for consistent energetic alignment. This is BOOK FOUR in The Affirmation Collection.

THE BEST NEST ******************** At night when Mom said to take a bath, And wash his hair with shampoo. He’d only wet his hair with water, And his mother never knew.

Spanning almost four decades, Dionne Brand’s poetry has given rise to whole new grammars and vocabularies. With a profound alertness that is attuned to this world and open to some other, possibly future, time and place, Brand’s ongoing labours of witness and imagination speak directly to where and how we live and reach beyond those worlds, their enclosures, and their violences.

Imaginary Poetry

First grade - it's the big time! After all, it's a real, honest-to-goodness grade. In verses that are both funny and full of heart, D. J. Steinberg celebrates big and small moments, ones that all young "scholars" will relate to - baby teeth that won't fall out, choosing the perfect library book, celebrating Pajama Day, and wrangling with the mysteries of spelling. From the first day of school to the last, this engaging anthology is essential listening for all soon-to-be first-graders.