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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!

The Lost Orange Shoe is a rhyming picture book about Sue the Blue Kangaroo who has just moved to the zoo. Unfortunately, she has lost one of her orange shoes during the move. While searching for her shoe, Sue runs into a sign about a party at the zoo. Did anyone think of inviting her? For one reason or another, no one can go to the party, unless ... more

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.

Salvation: Poems on Finding Love Again

by Pablo Camacho

From the award-winning author of Bittersweet: Poems on Love, Loss & Wanderlust comes a new and inspiring collection of intimate poems focused on love, healing, growth, and faith. Salvation is more than just a book of poetry; it is a beacon of hope for those yearning to heal and love again. Whether you are mending a broken heart or celebrating the joys of a newfound love, this collection of poems offers a poetic embrace that will touch your soul and ignite your spirit once more. Through its... more

The Bone That Swallowed A Man

by Mark Vanner

With a blend of humour, introspection, and social commentary, Mark Vanner's debut collection of poems delves into the everyday and the extraordinary, exposing the ugliness, artifice, and profound emptiness at the heart of modern existence.

Miss

by Christabel Lancing

Inspired by the stunning visual landscape and sea views from Christabel Lancing's family cottage in South Devon, Beside a Stranger is her debut poetry collection. It reflects her personal experiences of love and loss; of pain, longing, and joy, exploring some paradoxical aspects of isolation and connection. The poem Beside a Stranger originated from the 9/11 tragedy and its anniversaries--a reminder and insight into the emotions of those who died alongside people they'd never met. It is... more

Iriada Tales

by Irene Smirnova

collection of poems written over the last 10 years

Grateful and Blessed

by Katherine J. Batsis

In poetry form, topically organized, Kathi tells true stories from her growing up years. Every poem lands and completes on the same drumbeat phrase, no questions asked: "and I am grateful and blessed." It works like magic in my mind's eye, and I believe it can do the very same for any person anywhere in any language anytime.

On Being Human

by Ghazala Alam

On Being Human is a compilation of original poems by Ghazala Alam. Written in modern Urdu and English, each poem is introduced by an English preamble detailing her inspirations and insights. Accompanied by English transliteration, her poetry is informed by her experiences as an immigrant, woman, and a person of color. This distinct lens on life’s challenges also reaffirms her faith in the human capacity to empathize, overcome, and seek justice. With a sensitive, sometimes satirical style, her po... more

Down the Hatch: A Rhyming History of Drinks

by Ant Mac

Drinks, in some form or another, share a long and colourful history with mankind. Needless to say, without the right amount of fluids the human body will quickly whither away and die. So if drinks are the aqua vitae, then poetry is the aqua animae. Down the Hatch, is a collection of well crafted poems which take you through the interesting and varied history of the many popular drinks we have come to know and love today. Sip back and relax as you enjoy a poetic journey, through time, around t... more

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