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Moonlight in My Eyes: Poems

by James Richard Hansen

Moonlight in My Eyes has brightened the year 2023 with poet James Richard Hansen?s exquisite descriptions of nature and his part in it. The moon, stars, wind, the sea, and occasionally even the sun, paint every nuance of his feelings with the music of words. In 42 poems that capture the magic of the night, we get to share a palette of emotions by one who sees and loves life in all its moods and shades, the dark and the light, and every facet of the spirit. Most of the poems are short, and ev... more

Skies and Chasms

by James Richard Hansen

In Skies and Chasms, poet James Hansen reaches new heights and depths of his veneration of nature and his passionate feelings of being a part of it. Sunsets, sunrises, the moon and stars, forests and meadows, flowers and seasons, all are the creative elements of Hansen?s sense of himself. His sensitivity to language is remarkable, as the words flow soft or robust, mellow or fierce. The very sounds of words are a music to match the vibrations of his soul. The symbolisms of nature echo the dev... more

SWIMMING IN WORDS

by LUKE ICARUS SIMON

Swimming In Words brings together seventy of Luke Icarus Simon’s poems, some previously published, many revised for this collection as well as completely new works such as the 4,000+-words eponymous prose poem.

Through a Sea Laced with Midnight Hues

by Tinamarie Cox

Through a Sea Laced with Midnight Hues dives into the mentality and emotions that can overtake a person during a depressive episode. This is a journey alongside mental illness via poetry and prose which includes a raw account of the ups, downs, and hopelessness. Author Tinamarie Cox finds writing poetry therapeutic for her emotional and mental health struggles. Looking back over her notebooks, she noticed a recurring theme in much of her work. At her darkest, she was describing herself as sin... more

Don't Drink from the Water Fountain

by Diane Belinfanti

Welcome to wonderful, wacky middle school! Readers are swept into the crazy world of homework-devouring dogs, disastrous field trips, bad hair days, best friends, bullies, high grades, low grades, and so much more! This book of humorous poems, beautifully illustrated with fun and fanciful sketches, is all about the trials and tribulations of adolescents. Anyone who has ever experienced middle school can definitely relate!

Petals of My Heart

by Hawa Who

In Petals of My Heart, Hawa Who explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery through a heartfelt collection of poetry and prose. Each piece delves into the emotional highs and lows of navigating relationships, heartbreak, and healing, capturing the complexities of human emotions. With raw vulnerability and a reflective tone, the book invites readers to embark on a personal journey of growth, resilience, and finding inner strength amid life's challenges.

How Hot It Be in Hell

by Aubrey E Drummond

How Hot It Be in Hell contains 39 poems written by the 5-star reviewed author Aubrey E. Drummond. The author goes from questioning Life and his work to celebrating life, love, and happiness and finally to confronting Death, Horror, and perhaps the end of us all.

The Lost Orange Shoe

by Bradley Kind

Sue has lost her lovely shoe in the thick and tall bamboo. There’s a party at the zoo. She can’t go with just one shoe! Do you see an orange shoe? Nod yep, nod yep, when you do!

The Space Between Our Whispers

by Travis Park

"The Space Between Our Whispers" is a mesmerizing collection of short poems that capture the essence of love in all its forms—its exhilarating highs, heartbreaking lows, and the empowering journey back to self-love. This book weaves together unique, original, and deeply emotional verses that will speak to your heart. Whether you're reminiscing about first love, healing from heartbreak, or finding strength within, "The Space Between Our Whispers" is your companion on the timeless journey of love.... more

Catharsis of the Soul

by Tania Winther

"Catharsis of the Soul," delves into the profound aspects of the human experience. Through this collection of heartfelt poetry, the book explores loss, grief, heartbreak, and the ever-enigmatic emotion of love. Each piece serves as a poignant tribute to the complexities of life, celebrating both vulnerabilities and strengths. The power of catharsis is unveiled as the soul bares its deepest emotions, allowing readers to connect with a diverse spectrum of feelings. In this vulnerable exploratio... more

Tell Me How You Are

by Edward Pittman

Tell Me How You Are offers unflinching insights into love and loss and the moments in between. It’s a singular view of chance meetings that become something more, secrets shared too soon, the elusive intricacies of love and the almost irresistible compulsion to practice our goodbyes. Edward Pittman’s book is a breathtaking personal view of adoration and ennui, presenting diverse worlds where Puritans and steely eyed Native Americans face off across a Thanksgiving feast, of journeys through sp... more

Soothing Massage for the MInd

by Douglas Dodd

A Journey of a Poet through his mind. Why? What is Life? What is it that I Love? What's the Point? What does it all Mean? Why Am I Me? The questions are asked, but do they get answered or just repeated through your life. These are the thoughts that the Mind can bring. I wrote down some scribbles, and well...some of those little scribbles are here for you to read.

The Bear in the Blue Bow Tie

by Kristina Schoettle & Elizabeth Welch

The Bear in the Blue Bow Tie was inspired by classic children's literature and is very much in the style of A. A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh) and Kenneth Grahame (The Wind in the Willows). This story is intended to be read aloud to children. It builds upon the natural and organic way in which children acquire fluency in language by presenting new words and sentence structures in a recognizable context. The Bear in the Blue Bow Tie unites the enchanting elements of story with the artful use... more

Respirator Blues

by Elaine Parker Adams

Respirator Blues is a collection of ninety lowku poems (senryu). Adams explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of COVID-19, its effects, and the realities and myths associated with the virus.The poems register a variety of responses to living in a COVID-impacted world--in the neighborhood, at work, in schools, and even the fraught environs of hospitals, nursing homes, and end-of-life formalities. Respirator Blues gives its topic due respect while weaving in welcome touches of levity, humor, and... more

Unspoken words from a loud mouth

by Eric Harris

What’s happens when a motor mouth meets a poet's heart? 'Unspoken Words from a Loud Mouth' is a journey of self-discovery, mistakes, and growth. Read it now and discover the power of unspoken words.

Bridges : what ties allies

by Lande Jewels

One of a kind guide to secrets, facts and historic curiosities of famous bridges, viaducts and highwalks of London, written in original elegantly illustrated verse.

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