Poetry Humor

Haiku, and those poems inspired by them, attempt to realize the essence of a moment simply, directly, and creatively. Haiku represent a beautiful combination of presence and transcendence, of wonder and realization, through the crystallization of an instant in time. With two hundred sixty haiku and haiku-inspired poems, Swaying Branches, Rustling Leaves offers insightful observations of everyday and uncommon moments presented with humor, joy, and clarity. Ranging from the traditional to flexible verse, this book explores the simple marvel and delight present in the world in and around us if...

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

On Bonefish Street live two very different families...the Bobs, who are messy, and the Tweets, who are neat. How can these two strange families get along in the same neighborhood? And are all the Tweets really neat and all the Bobs slobs?

Great for singing along to, this traditional African-American spiritual is a fun introduction to the parts of the body as well as the concept of the skeleton.

Learn to count and add with this traditional rhyme.

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...

Dolores loves collecting words! Come join her on an adventure that celebrates the joy of language. This light-hearted and word-driven story encourages listeners to expand their vocabularies as they follow a charming Dolores on an endearing adventure.

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.

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.

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!

After the loss of my wife, Michele, in April of 2020 (we were together for fifty-six years), my heartache overwhelmed me. While in a hospice therapy session, I learned one method of healing was to write poetry and to date each one to show the progression of your healing. These poems are a result of that. I hope they help you possibly as much as they helped me.

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.

Approximately one year after Trump was inaugurated and it feels like 10. The horror we felt at Donald J. Trump being elected is like a sunny walk in the park compared to him actually being president. The incompetent staff, the complicit adult-children, the gang of destroyers masquerading as cabinet secretaries. These poems are our attempt to cope with it, cheaper than psychiatry, healthier than heavy drinking.

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 ...

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?

Haiku capture the essence of moments simply, directly, and creatively. These fluid poems represent a wondrous combination of presence and transcendence, of beauty and realization, through snapshots of instants in time. Featuring over one hundred haiku, Dappled Sunlight on Spring Leaves offers insightful observations of everyday and uncommon moments presented with humor, joy, and clarity. Dappled Sunlight on Spring Leaves is a book for those seeking the heart of each instant, enlivening the mind and expanding perception.

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.

"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!