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At The Next Table

by Peter Waldor

Peter Waldor's At The Next Table offers a wide-ranging yet intimate engagement with history while it revels in the consciousness-expanding possibilities of travel. In this moment when we need exactly that—a new hunger for experiences beyond one's own national identity—this collection of poems is an excellent tour guide. —Elizabeth Scanlon, Publisher, The American Poetry Review

Turnstiles

by Peter Waldor

In Turnstiles, Peter Waldor reminds us to connect our humanity with the natural world, ‘to enjoy/the sensuous/pleasure of/subway turnstiles’ as much as the ‘blossoms between the bones.’ The aphoristic ‘Visions’ of the second section are shining tributes to fleeting moments. Through Waldor’s insightful observations, we are made privy to a miniature world of epic proportions and consequences. —Lisa St John, Author of Swallowing Stones (Kelsay Books 2023)

Understandings and Misunderstandings

by Peter Waldor

Peter Waldor's poems in Understandings and Misunderstandings invite us to linger within the brightness of the everyday, to celebrate the beauty of human relationships, and to consider the basis of our understanding of one another. Deft and dextrous lines that deliver prim-metered narratives hallmark these poems, as they interrogate the human condition, aiming toward a better way of being in the world... —Carey Salerno, Executive Director, Alice James Books

The Pine of Formentor (Annotated)

by Frank Z. Llobera

This book presents a newly translated and annotated rendition of Miquel Costa i Llobera's renowned ode "The Pine of Formentor," originally released in Catalan in 1885. It provides an overview of the historical context surrounding the work and the poet, along with annotations and illustrations of Mallorca island, his place of origin. Despite Costa i Llobera's acclaim for his lyrical contributions in Catalonia or the Balearic Islands, his literary impact has remained somewhat unknown outside of hi... more

Poems for Princesses with Peas Under Their Mattresses

by Maithy Vu

In this realm, words are currency... Step into a wonderland where illusions are shattered and beloved stories are turned on their heads. With truth laid bare, Maithy Vu conjures the muses of fairytales to grapple with gender equity, mental health, cultural identity, love, and purpose. Poems for Princesses with Peas Under Their Mattresses is a kaleidoscope of emotions spanning from childhood to womanhood. The spellbinding collection invites readers to reimagine the power dynamics of famili... more

No Word Unsaid

by Fizza Younis

In this collection, the pages come alive with the raw, unfiltered emotions of the poet's heart. It is an intimate journey through the labyrinth of human feelings, where every word is a revelation, every verse an invitation to explore the depths of the soul. With a candidness that leaves no sentiment unspoken, these poems explore love, loss, hope, and despair, offering solace and connection to all who dare to venture into the profound landscapes of the human experience. 'No Word Unsaid' is a p... more

A Flower in the Attic

by Auntie Shanny

At its core, A Flower in the Attic provides space for readers to feel big emotions in a controlled, welcoming, and flourishing space. The book celebrates friendship, love, and adventure but, more than that, it celebrates the human spirit in us all. Those who enjoy authors like Shel Silverstein and Judith Viorst will find richness in the cadence and themes within A Flower in the Attic.

The Unhousing of the Mind

by Beryl M. Lorean

“Dear ancient patrons, we were born among the same marble pieces But I’m unhousing myself as a teller of boundless stories.” This poetry book whispers secrets, both ancient and young. You may find lines inspired by the upbringing among ancient cities, the beauty of myths, and occasional rage of the dystopian youth. This is an emancipation of words that changed my mind.

Urban Burlesque

by Andreas Gripp

A collection of brand-new poems touching upon the state of everyday living in 2023, as well as a discovery of the poetry that’s already in front of us all. This is the 27th book of verse by London, Ontario writer Andreas Gripp, whose poems have been praised for their accessibility, emotive narrative, and for being grounded within the human experience.

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by Baroque Medusa

In a time where social media can be the sole source of income, ride shotgun on a Content Creator’s journey to fame and freedom. Witness how Alexandrite retires her angelic halo, in order to give in to her carnal need for self-pleasure. Experience the world of an Only Fans creator, through their eyes, in erotic, graphic detail.

Unpaved Tomorrow: Short Story Poetry

by Billie Bioku

This book will take readers on a lively voyage of remembering the past, relishing in the present, and envisioning the future.

Time To Get Up: A collection of poems to help your kids get out of bed

by Sterling Porter

A collection of "dad" poems designed to lovingly irritate children out of bed in the morning.

Never Craven Was the Raven

by Michael Anthony White

Amidst an otherwise routine blink, you have just caught glimpse of a curious and unfamiliar binding — one that promises only to lead you gradually off the wayside. Its destination: past the charming whims of poetic joviality into the snarky silhouette of an umbral fowl.

Love. Love. Love. a collection of mindfulness poetry: To love is to be kind

by Kim Nicole

Love. Love. Love. A Collection of Mindfulness Poetry illustrates the joys and sufferings of life through the medium of mindfulness poetry. Creating a sacred space for readers to connect and inquire into their own path of spiritual awareness and quiet wisdom.

Reflections

by Vijay Mehra

Touching the essence of the amazing journey of life...The job of the poet is to capture that essence in a condensed form, to make sense of the incomprehensible through words that convey emotion. Theirs is not the job of definition but rather of substance. Here, within these pages, is a collection of poems that does exactly that. Spanning the gamut of the human experience with breadth and intimacy, Vijay Mehra’s latest work is a breathtaking voyage into the heart of the amazing passage called lif... more

Giving (Witness)

by Ginny Emery

Giving, the 2019 Gold Medal Illumination award winner for poetry, is Ginny Emery’s poetic witness to searching for God and her delight in finding Him. Emery’s collection of 21st century psalms range from bitter to sweet; they include prayer, lament, praise and worship, sharp commentary on current affairs, metaphysical reflections, prophetic insights and unexpected humor. Her work is hard to pin down— it is full of contrasts some poems are abstra... more

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