Poetry Humor

Fat Naked Poetry is the definitive poetry and prose collection of renowned poet and humorist Jim Larsen. Some humorous, some dark, some thoughtful, all are provocative. Favorites included here are, "Bacon in the Pig Slop", "Fat Naked Man Doing Tai Chi on the Beach", "The Truth about Santa, Ode to Gluten", "Moon Over Sara", "Yoga Poser", and many more.

Pamplemousse is a collection of poems about the things we hold onto—ticket stubs, half-finished apologies, voicemails we can't quite delete—and the quiet reckonings that shape a life. These poems speak in a voice that is by turns tender, self-aware, and gently ironic. They search for meaning in burned-out streetlamps, late-night emails, broken clocks, and memories that refuse to behave. With nods to the everyday and the existential, Pamplemousse explores love, loss, and the strange dignity of continuing. If you've ever stared into your refrigerator late at night waiting for answers, ...

Are you hoping to rediscover the magic of the winter holidays? Looking for traditional inspiration for your upcoming Xmas parties? Ever wondered what’s behind the twelve days of gift-giving? The daughter of a real cowboy, award-winning author Larada Horner-Miller grew up in a small rural community in southeastern Colorado. Now she’s using her seventy years of festive experiences to share the true meaning of the season and how to rejoice in its miracles.

The first ever collection of poems by the acclaimed author of the Aubrey/Maturin series of Napoleonic naval adventures. As we have stood with Jack and Stephen on the deck of the Surprise and other ships, listeners around the world have been transported to a place and time at once familiar and exotic, routine and dramatic. At all times, Patrick O’Brian’s deep knowledge of the period and profound empathy with the landscape of the sea has ensured there is always a firm hand on the tiller.

Meet a cat called Cecilia, a disgruntled android named Doris, and a weasel called Popgoes and discover that with enough tea and dark chocolate you can achieve anything.

Haiku, three-line poetry, emerged in Japan in 16th century. Traditionally it is made up of 17 syllables divided into 5-7-5 parts and focuses on depicting nature. As the title implies, this compilation of 300 haiku does not follow this pattern nor does it only focus on nature but also philosophy, reflections on modern society, and includes a good dose of humour. Enjoy!

Popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. This is the audiobook version of This Is the House that Jack Built.

The cover itself shouts out, “This ain’t your Grandma’s poetry book.” No, it is not. Not by a long shot.It was written by two certified common guys for other common folks. The poems deal with the issues, stresses and pleasures of daily living. Part 1 is filled with “Patriotic Poems.” Part 2, “Inspirational & Religious Poems.” Part 3, “Poems of the Genus Cowboicus Poeticus,” which being interpreted means “Cowboy Poetry.” Part 4, “Americana, Floridianna & Such.” Part 5, “Fun Poems with Few Redeeming Virtues.” Part 6, “Odds and Ends and Such,” has Stan’s ...

T.S. Eliots Lyrik muss man hören wie Musik. Ob in der kraftvollen Rezitation des Autors selbst oder in den präzisen Lesungen der deutschen Übertragungen: Atemlos lauscht man den freien Rhythmen seiner Sprachmelodie, staunt über die musikalische Komposition der Texte und entdeckt, wie aus seinen mystisch-abstrakten Begriffen Bilder entstehen...

"Kuckuck! Lesungen vom menschlichen Partyhütchen Patrick Salmen verkörpern Lebensbejahung pur. Sein Buch vereint Geschichten, Ratgeberparodien und absurde Kurzdramen mit Beobachtungen über den modernen Stadtmenschen auf der Suche nach einem Gleichgewicht zwischen Selbstverwirklichung und Familiengründung, beruflichem Erfolg und Achtsamkeit, sowie Lebensfreude und Selbstoptimierung. Humor ist, wenn man trotzdem stirbt!

The Quilted Life: Poems from a Quilter’s Heart By Debbie Danielsen A patchwork of poems stitched with love, laughter, and the soul of a true quilter. The Quilted Life is a joyful and heartfelt collection of original poems that celebrate everything quilters hold dear—fabric stashes and friendship, tangled threads and shared snacks, seasonal sewing and quiet moments at the machine. Divided into themed chapters, this book captures the spirit of quilting with warmth, humor, and a deep love for the creative journey. Whether you’re stitching in your pajamas, laughing with your guild, or ...

Sparen Sie sich den Therapeuten, Hilfe naht! Wenn Sie die in diesem Hörbuch aufgetischte Ehrlichkeit in Sachen Liebeslust und -leid auf sich wirken lassen, ist das die halbe Miete auf dem Weg zum Glück. Und für den Rest sorgt Helge Timmerbergs Humor: steinerweichend, kompromisslos, frech. Und da sage noch einer, es gebe keine Hoffnung! Allerdings verlangt die Lektüre schon härtere Nerven, als bei üblichen Ratgebern, denn Helge Timmerberg verrät uns hier Einsichten, die andere nicht einmal zu denken wagen.

It’s Christmas Eve and Little Elf is thrilled to join the other elves in Santa’s workshop for the first year ever. And he’s even more excited to read out the very last letter to Santa, but all it takes is one little slip on the slidey ice and Little Elf drops the letter! He has no idea what the child wants for Christmas, and it’s only a few hours until Christmas morning. An accident-filled chase ensues, but will Little Elf be able to catch the letter and grant the last child’s wish before it’s too late?

Warning: This book has • dragons • robot uncles • aliens • a combative mosquito and, most dangerous of all, more than 13.8 billion poems. With clever rhymes, eclectic wordplay, and inventive characters, Vikram Madan has created a quirky, hilarious collection for listeners of all ages.

Learn to count and add with this traditional rhyme.

22 gedichte und 22 melodien verzaubern die kinder mit den verschiedensten geschichten die ihnen gleichzeitig die musikinstrumente vorstellen die in einem orchester verwendet werden. Dabei kommen sowohl streichinstrumente wie die violine, die viola, das cello und der kontrabass zum einsatz, als auch blech- und holzblasintsrumente wie zum beispiel die posaune, die trompete, die tuba, das horn, die klarinette und das fagott.

The Luckiest Guy Alive, performed by the author, is the first new book of poetry from Dr John Cooper Clarke for several decades – and a brilliant, scabrous, hilarious collection from one of our most beloved and influential writers and performers.

My short stories are all exactly 50 words long (not including the title). Some of the one-word prompts used to create my stories include wildfires, holiday lights, a horseshoe, time traveler, street food, and Donald Trump. My magnetic poetry is oddly philosophical and meant to confound and amuse. May you thoroughly enjoy my book! Have a nice day!

Punk. Poet. Pioneer. The Bard of Salford’s hugely anticipated new collection of poetry is his first in over 30 years. These are poems as scabrous, wry and vivid as only John Cooper Clarke could deliver. Inimitable and iconic, this collection will be a complete joy for lifelong fans and a whole new generation.

Só o sábio sabiá sabia onde o sapato subia é uma narrativa poética sobre as aventuras de um sapato que vai em busca das suas coragens. Uma deliciosa aventura sobre autoconhecimento com uma pitada de humor através de um delicioso jogo de trava línguas que vai encantar os pequenos leitores e os grandes também.