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Kid, people are breaking their backs for those dollar bills you're breathing up your nose. Awake, unaware, I stare out the glassy window screen. Where have you been? (Where have you bean?) He quips. His shoes, unclean, boots to bear the brunt of a days hard work. So I stare him up and down like a jerk. What are you doing at my door? I find my insecurity lying on the floor. Befuddled- begging to ask about your falling mask of sobriety. Why do I? Oh, why do I support your special type of negligence? It's been six months since we last spoke... The ode to muddy boots- Hey man, here's a buck if you're down on your luck. I'm curious, does he think I don't know? I can't see? A dusty nose- rail thin- skin and bones. Boy, when's the last time you had a decent meal? I pull you in- for a second let's get real. Have you seen yourself lately? Tell me, what's the deal? Seems to always be- some girl broke your heart. He takes a bite of broccoli and begins to sing his sad love song once again. Empty plate filled again, starving for a future he will never see without the ability to keep his nose clean.

Drawing inspiration from a childhood fascination with the stories of King Solomon and Empress Makeda of Sheba in the Biblical Song of Songs, The Kebra Nagast, and the works of Josephus, as well as Gnostic depictions of the unique intimacy between the Messiah called Yeshua and Mary Magdalene, this book evokes an ecstatic narrative of the forbidden love-- at once historical, Scriptural, and mythical-- between King David & Bathsheba. A unique reverie that is at once ancient and anachronistic, the poems and bits of surreal prose contained herein bring the story of David and Bathsheba to life with a bit of a post-postmodern voice, revealing the truth of passion that endures, haunts, & heals.

A book of short stories and poems from two sistering eras of my life.

"Sex Is From Mars But I Love You From Venus" is a collection of love poems for the zodiac. A love poem for each sign. Whether you're an astro expert, a curious newbie, or just here for the thrill and delight of poetry, this chapbook wants to remind you how love happens-like strawberries, like the movies, like a wild thing howling at the moon.

The present volume was assembled in order to provide for you, the reader, a more "compact" edition of the original script versions of the OCCULATIOMORBIT, the product of centuries of thought and discussion by the ancient order of Occulatists. The Occulatists were a fraternal order of nomadic mystics and theologians. In their prime, they generated thousands of tracts, despite their nomadic existence. Preserving the ideas and practices fell to a select few over the ages, particularly the efforts of AMESTIMTHAT in the 15th century and of AMEFFERSRE in the 18th. The last settlement of the order, in the Andalusian region of Spain, was decimated by a swarm of bees in 1909. The present volume collects the original texts from the original script editions, for comparison and exploration.

My name is Ahuva Chachasvili I live in Israel. I am a cyber security analyst and former computer technician and programmer developer. I am involved in several poetry groups to include Cut from the same cloth and my own group "Global poetry legacy." I have been a moderator and active in promoting poetry that illuminates causes near and dear to my heart. Those include equality and justice as well as children's rights. I'm presently studying music, as well as many creative ventures combining music and poetry. This is my first book of poetry by Wildfire Publications. My favorite style of poetry would be dark. Most of my poems are based on real events (non-fiction) and philosophy. I love to enter into the character's mind giving life and energy to my words. My writing is not limited to poems. I have also done my own quotes which I designed as a digital book. I write in three languages: English, Hebrew, and Spanish. Some of my poems are written in English and Hebrew. My Hebrew poems about my dad were recently recognized and published in a popular Israelite magazine. I have recently become a "Guardian of the Quill," which is a result of being seen as someone advancing poetry and giving back to this noble endeavor. I have a love for the arts, particularly photography; capturing nature's awesomeness, admiring its beauty, and enjoying the brightness of the sky, which garnishes it with sun, moon, and stars. To me light is the beauty that makes the world Paradise on earth. One great passion which I have that always was a dream, but is lately coming to reality, is my love for music. From childhood, I really enjoyed music in all its fullness and always dreamt of making my own music, taking my writing to another dimension and giving it a new allure via music.

This is a book filled with poems and song lyrics in honor, of fellow men and women soldiers. It also takes you through a poetic journey through the love of family and friends and what it means to have them in your lives.these pomes give you a sense of meaning and love and honor and respect for those in your life.

"Modest about our national pride - and inordinately proud of our national modesty." Ian Hislop Step into the vibrant tapestry of modern Britain with this collection of thought-provoking poems. Meet a member of the "Lager, lager, lager" generation, his conversations around the iconic Blur vs. Oasis debate. Raised with the belief, that, hard work leads to a fulfilling career and your home was your castle, these dreams were crushed by the 2008 financial crash. Now in his mid-40s, the poet questions, what's the essence of Britannia and, where does the Empire, The Royal Family and The Commonwealth fit into the modern world? The poems tackle questions that resonate with many Brits today: What defines our national identity? Is work-life balance attainable? Do we truly embrace differences, be they religious, ethnicity or sexual? And, perhaps most intriguingly, how does technology shape our present and what role will it play in our future? This collection delves into the heart of a rebellious island nation that values independence and creativity, but which has a widening socio-economic divide and democratic deficit. The UK is a country which venerates its past, is navigating a turbulent present and faces an uncertain future.

Poems by Edythe Haendel Schwartz (1939-2021), selected for publication in 2021.

RUGS ON PUDDLES COATS OVER OCEANS is a collection of original poems and lyric poetry written over a span of over twenty years. Dates of origin of the poems are noted as well as dates or years of edits and rewrites; they are a part of each poem's autobiographical identity. All lyric poems exist as fully realized songs, recorded by Kimann and her husband/song-writing partner, Michael K.A. Schultz, art historian and freedom of expression advocate, "writes with pictures & draws with words."Also by K.A.: GÖTHIQUE - romantically dark horror short stories and poetryNEITHERIUM - elegantly transgressive horror/sci-fi short stories and poetryJACOB A DENOUEMENT IN ONE ACT - for anyone who has ever asked, What about poor, old Jacob Marley?Visit www.butterflybroth.com and https: //linktr.ee/K.A.Schultz to read more on Kimann and her works.

In the face of fire, flood, plague, environmental catastrophe and political chaos the challenge is that poetry, in Auden's words, 'show an affirming flame'. The poems in The Dancing Man are an attempt to move from grief and loss towards consolations, however limited these might be. Intimations of connection and inter-dependence between all living things is the fragile basis for a first step towards spiritual re-orientation and an art of hope.

'Between Eternities' is an anthology presenting a unique collection of poems and lyrics. Carefully crafted, each poem mirrors the universal spectrum of human existence, from love's embrace to the shadows of suffering. Fearlessly confronting life's complexities, trigger warnings guide readers through potential distress as the compilation oscillates between introspection and catharsis. 'Between Eternities', the 15th book by Heinz G. Ross, transcends traditional boundaries by evolving some of its content into captivating videos. Within the work, readers will find thoughtfully included links to this external multimedia content, offering an immersive experience that extends beyond the written word. The fusion of poetry and visual elements invites readers to explore the artistic evolution of the work and engage with the content on a deeper level.

Conspiracy Cherry gambols with wit and cavorts with high and low culture as it whips up a cast of richly-voiced women including a Parisian dancer who flees the city with a wedge of swans, and the Biblical woman known from antiquity merely as "Lot's wife." This chimeric collection sings of a world that provides for its blossoms as well as its blight. That world, both visible and covert, is ours.

The Library of Souls is a collection of 10 Horror scripts, tales and poems. The first of the short screenplays in this collection, Dead Air! won the Hitchcock Award for best original screenwriter in 2023.

In "The Dawning of Twenty Three," Keaton Mills shares a poetic journey that beautifully captures life's battles and the empowering discovery of self-love. This debut collection intimately chronicles Mills' 23rd year, painting a vivid picture of the highs and lows that shaped their existence.Through heartfelt verses, Mills explores life's daunting peaks and serene valleys, weaving together the lessons learned and journeys undertaken. These poems stand as testament to resilience in the face of adversity.The collection goes beyond words, melding raw emotions with a determined spirit, showcasing a transformative shift from vulnerability to unwavering strength. Amid life's weighty burdens, readers embark on a profound voyage of healing and self-discovery, witnessing the unyielding quest to forge one's own path.Notably, Mills' spiritual connection with God threads through the book, adding depth to the narrative. This poetic journey becomes a guiding compass, inspiring readers to seek solace, courage, and self-acceptance amidst life's tumultuous twists and turns.

When we reach our destination, I BUBBLE with the fumarole Knowing that I have earned a rare sight, Remembering all the barriers that might have kept me away, And thankful that I have endured. In his debut collection of poetry, Anthony Andricks invites readers on an intimate journey of self-discovery and resilience as he navigates through the tumultuous seas of unworthiness, self-loathing, and self-harm to a place of acceptance, love, identity, and purpose. With each verse, the author boldly shares the trauma, grief and heartbreak forming the stepping stones that guided him to a place of light and empowerment, weaving a tapestry of vulnerability and strength along the way. Through his collection, Anthony reaches deep into the hearts of his readers to encourage them to keep going through the anguish and to embrace the transformative power of healing. His poems are a source of solidarity, encouragement solace, and inspiration for anyone struggling in life.Repurposed stands as a testament that you can overcome; you are not alone.

With her debut poetry collection, Prayer for Relief, Krystle May Statler introduces us to an interplay of form and language to unravel what is otherwise shapeless. Drawing from her experience in the aftermath of her older brother, BJ's, murder by the Inglewood Police Department in 2019, the poems act as tentacles reaching out and attempting to make sense of the nonsensical. Statler asks the reader to bear witness, to consider a body after it is no longer a body, to survive alongside her in this now brotherless life.

...Tu auras vu souffrir et tu auras souffert, Tu te seras penché sur toutes les douleurs. La douleur est le sceau de ce vaste univers, Ses cris auront trouvé leur écho dans ton coeur. Car l'unique beauté du fugace séjour Que l'on fait ici-bas, son unique pourquoi Est dans l'expression du fraternel amour Qu'on nomme humanité, qui nous est une loi. L'humaine charité, cette étincelle d'or Parvenue jusqu'à nous de la braise divine, A l'homme se révèle et l'homme dit: Encore Que je n'entende point, Seigneur, mon front s'incline ...

Gary Beaumier's poems present crystal clear but novel new images - images that are so refined and honed they feel like long-absent and newly discovered friends - instantly recognizable and welcomed with amazement and love. The poems are a beautiful, soft flow of line and language emerging like a rill discovered in the obscurity of some literary, linguistic woodland. This is deeply compassionate and emotional poetry that never-the-less eschews sentimentality. - Henry Stanton, Publisher, Uncollected Press The poet manages to bare his soul in the perfect distillation of words - this is the work of Gary Beaumier. Raw, heartfelt, and aching with all the messiness and longing of life. - Mary Boyle, Managing Editor of Ozaukee Living Local In these poems present, past, and even future coexist, death and life two sides of a coin. Beaumier deftly conjures--and honors--memory as a landscape where endless discovery beckons, where sanctuary may be found. - Virginia Small, Poet & Author ofGreat Gardens of the Berkshires

ÓYEME, the debut poetry collection by Nuyorican writer - Jessica Diaz, draws from her Bronx & Borinquen roots to warmly welcome her readers to LISTEN. Follow along on her introspective journey as she reflects on family, relationships, culture, love & loss and how to feel whole again despite pain, longing and insecurities that may remain. Devoted to nurturing self-love, (r)empowerment, confidence and pride in where we've come from and where we are striving to go, Diaz celebrates these lessons learned to emphasize how healing allows us to embrace our full self. This compilation is dedicated to listening to the subtle whispers of advice from our spiritual guides as well as the jarring jolts of harsh realities when life and love shout out the lessons that our heart and mind need to learn, and remember.

In her debut poetry collection, "Phasing Freely," Tyler aspires to bring radiance and courage to the lives of others. Drawing inspiration from the moon and its transformative phases, Tyler invites readers into the waning and waxing of her mental health journey through a captivating blend of poetry, quotes, and journal prompts. By sharing her story, Tyler hopes to ignite inspiration within readers, encouraging them to delve into the craters of their own lives and embark on a quest towards self-love and authentic joy.

Are you a former evangelical? Or are you curious to learn more about what a faith deconstruction journey can look like? Do you feel alone and want to connect with writing that reflects your theological shifts?Nicki Pappas spent three decades in white evangelical churches. In 2017, Nicki began her lifelong antiracism journey. From there, she continued exchanging core beliefs about gender, sexuality, spirituality, and so much more.In this anthology of free verse poetry, a former evangelical know-it-all reflects on who she was, who she is, and who she is becoming. She holds out hope to spiritual misfits who are broadening the narratives they were taught within white evangelicalism. She's also putting an asterisk on her beliefs *subject to change as I do.

Are you a former evangelical wondering how much longer this whole deconstruction thing is going to last? Or are you curious to learn more about what a faith deconstruction journey can look like? Do you feel alone and want to connect with writing that reflects your ongoing theological shifts?More Reflections from a Former Evangelical is an anthology of free verse poetry by Nicki Pappas who is, you guessed it, a former evangelical. Originally written in 2020, More Reflections has been edited and is now being released to (hopefully) help others who are navigating deconstruction feel less alone.As a former evangelical know-it-all, Nicki reflects on who she was, who she is, and who she is becoming. She holds out hope to those who are broadening the narratives they were taught within white evangelicalism. She's also putting an asterisk on her beliefs *subject to change as I do.

"There cannot be a quiet end..." I had heard once, from someone, somewhere, sometime. From childhood acquaintances or junkies on the streets. And so, here I am, yet another poem book. I've moved to Europe. Sold everything to follow a dream that seems dimmer to achieve now, than whence before I left to chase after it. A life far from quiet in the moment that is for sure. So, forgive the turmoil of the rhyme, of the sequence in which each poem is set. A poem is different for everyone. Means something different to each who recites the passion of the Poet. I hope you enjoy this collection.

The originality and power of Mignano's new poetic work consist, precisely, in not leaving readers any grasping point; they are forced to make a considerable intellectual effort to follow the poet's volutes. And is that not exactly what we ask of good literature? - Claudio Giovanardi.

With grace, candor, and wit, Carla M. Cherry deftly narrates her unfolding as a young womanand mother in her expansive poetic memoir, May He Bless My Name. Cherry lyrically details herjourney as she revels in the joys of watching her son grow, strives to overcome economicstruggles, balance family life and career, assure her son's education, and contend with a lack ofprivacy and a desire for romance as she battles imposter syndrome. And when mental illnessaffects her family, Cherry leans on her pillars of faith, family, and heritage as she pursues hopeand triumph.

"Poetic Rumblings" a collection of free verse poems - most of which were written during the 1970's & 1980's - my personal ramblings about life, its good days and bad days, with all its misunderstandings, mishaps and other unfortunate happenings. Or, it can be whatever you believe it to be! Time, Only Time, will tell.

A poetic & artistic adventure into the known and the unknown. This is one of the few poetry books written by Robert R. Blondin and the new edition published by Author Reputation Press.

Each dreamlike lyric in Biman Roy's Navigating the Quartz Forest is charmingly paired with a small handwritten note hastily jotted down on blue-lined notebook paper-artifacts from his daughter's life outside the family home. "All through the evening, we keep talking nonessentials, / tiptoeing around secret tulips," he says. These notes, like scraps of overheard conversations removed from their natural habitats, become the crystalline seeds of new poems. Side-by-side with each other, the poems act as translator for these somewhat oracular messages from an unknown world of teenage gossip and pop culture references, fitting the pieces together like a shattered mirror and filling in the jagged-edged gaps with the poet's expansive imagination. In Navigating the Quartz Forest, Roy's whimsical poems become a sparkling tribute from a father to his beloved daughter.