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An Arrangement of Colors and Sense

by Jill Garroway

Blackout poetry is like sculpting: You begin with a page of text and carefully remove the unneeded words to reveal the poem within. It can be as simple as coloring over a page with a marker or, as in this book, it can be done using digital photography and art to complement and enhance the story. The themes range from relationships to mental health, feminism to activism, plus a dose of general whimsy.

The Ghosts of Us

by D Michael Hardy

In his second collection of poetry, D. Michael Hardy explores the idea of the past as ghosts we must learn to accept, as pieces of ourselves that both comfort and haunt us, from childhood memories and lost friends, to the places we once lived and the people we'll never see again. The Ghosts of Us is a haunting collection of poetry that reminds us of all the things we’ve left unsaid, undone, and unresolved. It is a stark reminder to cherish every moment, love more often, live without regrets, ... more

Beauty and the Dark

by Chyanne Myers

Quick and fast notes of poetry and personal quotes to live my own life by, now shared with the world. Welcome to my world and inner most dark, beautiful thoughts. In this book I wear my mental illness and addictions on my sleeve in a written form that is very relatable and easy to understand.

The Skywriter

by Ticic

This book is a very internationally minded collection and - for a poetry book - quite a narrative one. It deals with lived experiences and intimacies to do with locations as diverse as China, various parts of Europe and the United States, where the protagonist is a young woman who is originally Croatian. Thus, the different points of view overlap and evolve as the story quite literally pushes you forward.

Angels of Hell: Poetic Tales of the Apocalypse vol. 1

by Chris ~cliff~ Reichard

A modern Epic for fans of narrative poetry in the vein of Dante's Inferno, the Odyssey & Beowulf! The End times have come for the 7th cycle of creation, and the Four Horsemen lead the charge for humanity's fate. In the midst of their ride to conquer for Hell something stirred deep inside changing their resolve. Now the remnants of mankind stand under their protection, and the agents of Heaven, Hell, Gods & Fae best make way 'fore they find themselves damned as well.

Time Peels All to Original White

by Xueyan

Xueyan Poems

Afterglow

by Michelle Marie Jacquot

Afterglow is a collection of poetry from a strange time. Starting in 2020 and ending somewhere between then and now, it's about figuring out what living really means. It's laughing through the world's collapse, searching for meaning in almost everything, fighting and embracing solitude, and realizing that everything could change at any moment. It's learning to look for an afterglow in all things. To throw your hands up, surrender, and feel the sun coming.

Life on the Run: The Reverses of Life

by Brian Michael Hurll

Life on the Run is a continuation of my love for talking about Nature, Love, Holidays, and topical themes. is amalgamation of topics is a chance to continue with all the subjects that will always appear in my poems. Writing unloads my mind and is good and relaxing to my soul. I realised a while ago that our minds are very complex libraries, which continually fuel our thoughts and generate the work we write. So this larger volume with twice as many poems almost brings us up to date. Althou... more

The Best-Kept Secret

by Sophie Stewart

'Dragons don’t often eat Lancashire folk. They try now and then, but the clothes make them choke. It may be the wellies, the flat caps or coats, The wet-weather gear gets stuck fast in their throats.' A constant plume of smoke in the skies above the Ribble Valley is fuelling rumours that a local factory is the lair of a legendary fire-breathing beast - an ancient dragon, born of magic over four hundred years ago when King James 1st ruled the land and the Lancashire witches ruled th... more

A Black Queen's Flow

by Naci Sigler

Get The Powerful Daily Inspiration You Need Conquer Your World! This poetry collection is intentionally designed to provide concise, deep, fun, and meaningful inspiration. It's also taught in school settings and professional development workshops, making it a great gift. It functions beautifully as an invitation to begin or continue a dialogue about growing up, maturity, overcoming adversity, and becoming more confident. Women, Families, Teachers, and Trainers Love This Book!

My Smile Is My Mask: A Collection of Poems

by Francesca De Geronimo

A collection of poems exploring the challenging thoughts that adolescents and young adults often experience. Through the author’s personal experiences, she hopes to enlighten readers about struggles like masking our true emotions from the rest of the world. Each poem is written to stand alone, or when read together, can reveal the complexities we may face when confronted with perpetuating thoughts. At the end, the reader can find a few pages to write their own reflections.

All I Need Is a Typewriter and a Squeaky Ball: Poems by Crikey

by Diane Wasnak

Crikey, an Australian Shepherd was born with a hearing impairment, it was clear Crikey had to rely on his other senses, especially during his first year of life. Crikey's poems are a fanciful look at his world from his own doggie point of view.

What I Should Have Said: A Poetry Memoir about Losing a Child to Addiction

by Lanette Sweeney

What I Should Have Said: A Poetry Memoir about Losing a Child to Addiction recounts a mother's grief, guilt, sorrow, and search for meaning after her 26-year-old son's death by overdose. The book is divided into the stages of grief, with sections on denial and depression, anger, bargaining and, eventually, acceptance. Sweeney's son's poems appear throughout the collection, often in seeming conversation with his grieving mother's words. The author hopes the book demonstrates that even the most de... more

My Daddy Slays Dragons

by Stephanie Kahle

There is nothing scarier than a firebreathing dragon, ask any firefighter. The age-old tales of dragons are real today, in the forests of California and all over this land. Fire season brings modern day heroes to the front line in droves. They gather their armor and gear and travel toward danger to protect life, property and the environment. They leave behind families who guard their castles and hold down the fort awaiting their valiant return and the stories of adventure to follow.

Violet

by Sabrina Simon

Violet is poems for the ones who are willing to wait, idealistic in love, and love silently. It represents the true essence of intimacy: sensitive, emotional, authentic, and true.

Naughty Nonsense, Lascivious Limericks and Much More

by David Ellis

WARNING Be prepared to be amused by the odd ways of the characters here portrayed in the first section of the book devoted to Limericks. Be prepared to feel sympathy for their mishaps and trials. But especially be prepared to be shocked by their goings-on and shenanigans - the forger, the glutton, the cheat, the drunkard, the proud, the greedy, the slothful, the unfaithful, the exhibitionist, the sex-mad, the dominatrix, the cougar, the transsexual, the transvestite, the masochist, the ho... more

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