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Ethiopian Aliens, being my first anthology to be published, is a book based on African integrity, origins, value, culture and also love. It was inspired by a lot of different emotions on different levels, different times. After doing a little digging I have always been a fan of our own African history and as I went through searching I also noticed that Africans have always been a subject to being inferior to other races and considered Aliens which I later discovered that to some extent we have accepted as the norm. We became subject to wanting to look more like the other races. Though this book is not based on racism, it's just to enlighten and brings out the beauty in being whatever skin colour. As you will notice I do speak on a lot of issues that affect us as a people. Most of these pieces were written in-between the years 2018 to 2023; It is a compilation of what transpired in between those years, some being written from my own experiences.- Clesirdia Nzorozwa

This collection contains poems of resistance to tyranny and human cruelty. Most suffering arises from human cruelty, in comparison to wild animals and natural disasters. This collection asserts the value of people and nature against adversaries such as greed, malevolent complicity, religious and racial bigotry. The triumph of love is what this collection expounds and puts afore.

My poems are oftentimes born from some great sadness.They usually speak of things that have been lost.They try to catch the soul and trap the memory -To tell the story...true...and-what-the cost.I rhyme because it helps me to remember.I rhyme so I must measure every word.I rhyme to help those lost things live forever.In rhyming, lilting, steeped-in-meaning verse.Words can prevail past flesh or thoughts or empires, And words can make souls live beyond the grave.So Man will ever know the wonder of them -The courage that they showed...the joy they gave.

DARK MEDITATIONS Four sequences of themed poems exploring darkness - especially the sorts of darkness that so often affect and afflict much of humanity.True - there are many aspects of the human race that are wonderful, generous, creative and capable of love, but what of the other side?What is darkness of the soul? Where does it come from? How does it reveal itself?If you want poems of love and light, or even dark poems that have happy endings, you won't find them here. These are aspects of the darkness at the heart of mankind as seen through my eyes. (And I'll brook no complaint about my use of 'man' . . . whoever heard of 'personkind?')

In a world where our voices are often silenced, 'You're everything you've ever needed' breaks through the barriers diving into reclaiming broken pieces, rebuilding, and finding clarity and connection from within. It's a powerful journey of healing and growth. 'You're Everything You've Ever Needed' is a transformative guide to reclaiming your inner strength. It's a powerful journey of self-discovery and empowerment. This book is not just a collection of quotes and poetry, but a celebration of the strength, resilience, and beauty that lies within. It serves as a reminder that we are lovable, heard, seen, and deserving of love and respect.

qUasars & quInine is a collection of poems ranging from bite-sized to long-winded, and it is inherently queer and inherently unapologetic. In their debut collection, F.S. Withers explores themes such as social and political identity, movement and stagnance, nostalgia, and the present moment. The prose dances between lighthearted and heavyhearted, and always returns to a leitmotif of love directed outward and inward. With its gilded imagery and starry-eyed appreciation for life in all its color and complexity, qUasars & quInine invites the reader to sit down and stay for a while.

Join Glenis Redmond, Greenville's first Poet Laureate, on a poetic journey through South Carolina's State Parks with "The Song of Everything". Being diagnosed with cancer and amid COVID, she visits South Carolina's State Parks with her grandson, Julian, as a life-affirming act for both of them. This pocket-sized collection of poems explores the enduring connection between the natural world and our internal landscape. Her poetry invites everyone to rediscover the wonders of the world around us, the stories they have to tell, and the lessons they have to teach us.

All poets have an obligation to bear witness to the age in which they live. They also have a duty to rejuvenate the traditions of their art and renovate its forms. The epic is an expression of the ideology of empire. In the modern world it has been eclipsed by the popularity of the novel and the epic dimensions of cinematic art. "The Boy Who Remembered Everything" is a lyrical odyssey set against the backdrop of our contemporary understanding of the world. Part one, 'Coming of Age in the Universe', begins in the deep Darwinian past and ends in Einstein's surreal space-time continuum. From a prehistoric hell-scape comparable to Dante's chronicle of the underworld, we watch as human life emerges and great civilizations flourish, culminating in a century of holocaust and world war. Contemporary poetry and its traditional pretensions too often ignore our looming existential dilemma. After passage through a wormhole into a parallel universe, part two, 'Digest of a Soul' begins. This companion piece is a romantic celebration of the world of nature---a vision of harmony printed as developmental milestones in a personal history---from the playful fantasies of childhood to a transcendent vision of the numinous void.

This collection of Poems/Songs were written between 1998 and 2024 with most coming from 2008 onwards when I moved to Christchurch. This was a time in my life when I had to do some really hard yards and had a lot of very difficult times which I would like to personally thank my friends, family and the nurses at the local psychiatric hospitals for getting me through. In 2021 I started to attend my local Church and my life began to change exponentially. Praise God!

Salt City Prayers is a collection of Sunday morning prayers offered between 1985 and 1995 at Erwin United Methodist Church in Syracuse, New York. The prayers include themes such as comfort, deliverance, faith, grace, growth, meaning, presence, and restoration.

The Making retells the universe through science and story, tracing the arc of the cosmos from its origin to the present. The poem recounts the early transformations of the universe, the emergence and development of life on Earth, and the broad span of human history, pairing each new phase with a story--stories drawn from Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as from North American Indigenous traditions, Greek myth, and international creation tales and folktales. Coaxing science and history into evocative language while braiding them with tales, the poem sets a human perspective on the pageant of the cosmos and provides an unprecedented synthesis of evolutionary history with literary and religious imagination. The Making is a lyrical and pluralistic creation story of epic scope--a story that illuminates our time of planetary crisis and imagines ways we might press forward.

Poetic Persona is a captivating collection of poetic expressions that delves deep into the intertwining themes of spirituality, Black identity, womanhood, and relationships. With evocative verse and poignant imagery, Poetic Persona takes readers on a profound journey. Within these pages, author Mtende Roll navigates the complexities of spiritual connection, drawing from her journeys and universal truths to illuminate the soul's yearning for meaning and guidance. Through the lens of Blackness, her poetry celebrates resilience, heritage, and the diverse facets of the Black experience, confronting both struggles and triumphs with an unyielding spirit. The exploration of womanhood is also a central force in this collection, as poems delve into the intricacies of femininity, empowerment, and the enduring strength of women. Love and relationships are also woven throughout the verses, exploring the raw emotions, complexities, and beauty of human connections-from the euphoria of new love to the depths of heartache and healing. Poetic Persona invites readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of emotions and experiences, offering a resonant reflection of life's profound moments; it is a poignant celebration of the human spirit, an ode to the diversity of Black identity, and a testament to the enduring power of womanhood.

ପ୍ରାଚ୍ୟର ଓ ମଧ୍ୟପ୍ରାଚ୍ୟର ଦର୍ଶନର ଅପୂର୍ବ ସମନ୍ୱୟରେ ଏହି ଗ୍ରନ୍ଥଟି ସମୃଦ୍ଧ । ଏହା ଏକ ଅଭିରୁଚି ସମ୍ପନ୍ନ ଗ୍ରନ୍ଥର ମାନ୍ୟତାପ୍ରାପ୍ତ । ଶ୍ରୀମଦ୍ ଭଗବଦ୍ ଗୀତା ଓ ଉପନିଷଦୀୟ ଚିନ୍ତାଧାରାର ଅପୂର୍ବ ସମନ୍ୱୟରେ ଏହା ପରିପୁଷ୍ଟ । ଜିବ୍ରାନଙ୍କର "ଦ୍ରଷ୍ଟା" ସହିତ ରବୀନ୍ଦ୍ରନାଥ ଟାଗୋରଙ୍କର "ଗୀତାଂଜଳି"ର ତୁଳନା କରିଛନ୍ତି ନୋବେଲ ବିଜୟୀ ଫରାସୀ ସାହିତ୍ୟିକ ଆଁନ୍ଦ୍ରେଜିଦ୍ । ସିଏ କହିଛନ୍ତି 'ଗୀତାଂଜଳି'ର ପ୍ରାଚ୍ୟ ଏତେ ମଧୁର ସ୍ୱରରେ ଆଉ କେବେ କଥା କହିନି । ଗୀତାଂଜଳି (୧୯୧୩) ଓ ଦ୍ରଷ୍ଟା (୧୯୨୩), ଏହି ଦୁଇଟି କାବ୍ୟଗ୍ରନ୍ଥ ପ୍ରକାଶିତ ହୋଇଛି ଏକ ଯୁଗର ବ୍ୟବଧାନରେ । ଏହି ସମୟର ମଝିରେ ଜଗତ୍]ବିଖ୍ୟାତ ଦୁଇଜଣଯାକ କବିଙ୍କର ଦେଖା ହୋଇଛି ଏକାଧିକବାର । ସେମାନଙ୍କର ସାକ୍ଷାତକାର ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ଜିବ୍ରାନ କହନ୍ତି, "ରବୀନ୍ଦ୍ରନାଥ ଟାଗୋରଙ୍କ ସହିତ ମୋର ଦେଖା ହୋଇଛି । ସିଏ ମୋତେ ତାଙ୍କର କେତୋଟି କବିତା ପଢ଼ିକରି ଶୁଣାଇଛନ୍ତି ।"୍] ଜିବ୍ରାନଙ୍କର ଜୀବନୀକାରଙ୍କ ଲେଖାରୁ ଜଣାଯାଏ, ପ୍ରାଚ୍ୟ ଓ ପାଶ୍ଚାତ୍ୟ ଦର୍ଶନ ନେଇ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଦୀର୍ଘ ଆଲୋଚନା ଓ ମତ ବିନିମୟ ହୋଇଛି । ଜିବ୍ରାନଙ୍କର ଏହି ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ପୁସ୍ତକଟିର ବିଷୟବସ୍ତୁ ଯାହା ପ୍ରଶ୍ନ-ଉତ୍ତର ଛଳରେ ୨୬ଟି ଗଦ୍ୟ-କବିତା (କାବ୍ୟିକ-ପ୍ରବନ୍ଧ) ମଧ୍ୟ ଦେଇ ଗଢ଼ି ଉଠିଛି । ତାହା ପ୍ରକାଶ ପାଇବା ଏବେ ଶହେ ବର୍ଷ ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ହେଲା । ରେକର୍ଡ଼ ଅନୁସାରେ ୧୯୨୩ ମସିହାରେ ଯୁକ୍ତରାଷ୍ଟ୍ର ଆମେରିକାରେ ପ୍ରଥମ ପ୍ରକାଶନ ପରେ ୨୦୧୨ ମସିହା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ (୮୯ ବର୍ଷରେ) ଇଂରେଜୀ ବହିର ୯୦ ଲକ୍ଷ କପି ବିକ୍ରୀ ହୋଇଛି । ଏହି ବହିଟିର ଅନୁବାଦ ୧୦୮ ଭାଷାରେ କରାଯାଇଛି । ୯୫ ବର୍ଷର ଇତିହାସରେ ୨୦୧୮ ମସିହା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଇଂରେଜୀ ବହିର ୧୮୮ଟି ମୁଦ୍ରଣ ହୋଇ ସାରିଛି ।

Nothing is more difficult than making sense of the loss of meaning, yet nothing is more urgently necessary. For the forests burn and the wetlands dry up, and myth and poetry, twins born from their mysteries, fade into obscurity. Without them, and the dreams they are made of, we are captured by carbon, and the prose of inevitability replaces the poetry of hope. Raising the standard of poetry and myth, this collection once more makes sense of the loss of meaning, resists their fading away, and reminds us that, in saving our woods and wetlands, we save our stories and ourselves, too.-Sascha Engel, Plant AnarchyDawid Juraszek bends the ancient world of mythology into a singularity of climate change-not through mythological giants like Gilgamesh, Antigone, or Aphrodite-but in the poem "Ishtar Descending to the Underworld," a poetic response to a modern world: "Through the first gate / gone were her wetlands // through the second / her old-growth forests" and then go to free-flowing rivers, coral reefs, grasslands, and glaciers. Still, what might seem like background in this mythological world is foreground in "Had She Asked Him," the seven-part series that balances humanity's reality in the immediate presence of carbon capture.-Sandra Fluck, The Write LaunchPoems rattle off the page in short, unfettered staccato bursts. The words bleed into each other and offer the reader a philosophical pointillism where each phrase and fractured sentence are cumulative, building layers of meaning forcing the reader to modify their understanding. Totally fascinating.-Jack Caradoc, Dreich

The Northport Village Poetry Path was born as a dream. A dream to bring poetry off the pages of books and out of the confines of reading rooms. A dream to bring poetry into the open air for the entire Village to enjoy.And it was clear this dream was shared.When Northport Arts Coalition put out the call, the Long Island poetry community responded whole-heartedly with fifty-six submissions. Twelve were chosen to be displayed for the path's inaugural year and three were named honorable mentions to be included in this book. The art that accompanies them was created especially for each poem by Long Island artists.Wherever you are when you read these poems, let your imagination take you to the beautiful harborside park where they're displayed. Let yourself savor them as you stroll slowly from one to the next to the next, shaded by centuries old trees and serenaded by seabirds. Let them take you to new places and fill you with new thoughts.

The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA) Board of Trustees and I congratulate the student poets in this anthology for their writing excellence! Each student internalized Whitman's poetic sentiments of I am Large...I contain Multitudes and created a unique response shaped in their own free verse poetry. We invite you to step into their world through the vision, words, and images of the 99 honorees of our 37th Annual 2023 Student Poetry Writing Contest.

From award-winning author, editor, and translator Ilan Stavans, comes a one-of-kind translation of the timeless, poignant poetry of the legendary Aztec ruler, Nezahualcoyotl.A king, a warrior, and a poet, Nezahualcoyotl was a revolutionary leader far ahead of his time. Born in 1402, Nezahualcoyotl-meaning 'hungry coyote' in the Uto-Aztecan language of Nahuatl-led the city-state of Texcoco through its "age of enlightenment." He is remembered for having challenged long held beliefs, encouraged the development of modern ideas of education and morality, and cultivated critical alliances. His four decade reign is regarded as one of the most transformative and prosperous periods of the Aztec empire. Today, he is a legend in Mexico, seen as a mysterious, powerful, anticolonial figure.This epic collection of songs and poems, full of grief and anguish, was originally written collectively by Nezahualcoyotl and members of his court in Nahuatl. Stunningly retold by renowned writer, editor, and critic Ilan Stavans, these seventeen powerful poems are now made available to English readers for the very first time. Lamentations of Nezahualcoyotl: Nahuatl Poems crafts a remarkable portrait of the life of the man who went from a young warrior in exile to one of the most important figures in Aztec history. Sorrowful and unforgettable, it is destined to become a classic.

Like the Roman poet Virgil, John Secor guides readers through landscapes past and present, exotic and quotidian, personal and political. Each poem is a milestone that connects Canada to eastern Kentucky, Boccaccio to Brenonna Taylor, the witch in the Wizard of Oz to a mother whose shot of "Get Out" saves her child from a burning house. Each voice is distinct and compelling. Contance Alexander Dramatist, poet & oral history documentarian I love following John Secor's kaleidoscopic trip across time and borders, with perspective views of everything from sports to religion to family to the shock of current events. Please take a little time to follow his twisting turning life in terms of art, literature, and the occasional bicycle ride. I'm a fan, join me. Rihcard Hokansforester, photographer, poet

A house on a leaf is a precarious and fanciful construction, yet it gracefully covers the leaves of Richard Chess's third book of poetry, Third Temple. Painted by Edita Pollaková, a child caught in the dislocation and catastrophe of the Holocaust, this watercolor preserves an audacious, innocent vision of structure and renewal against all odds. It is just such structure and renewal that Chess's poems seek as they sing, shout, whisper, accuse, tease, twist, and mourn. Animal sacrifice and blood libel, the Zohar and Solomon ibn Gabirol and Tevye set them going. Languages, too, for some of the poems include Hebrew as they sing of the scattering of kingdoms, the dispelling of names, and the "aleph bet" of being. No ordinary temple, this book. Let it challenge and delight you with language lessons that won't leave.

PoemCity Anthology 2024 is a collection of poems featured in PoemCity, the Kellogg-Hubbard Library's annual celebration of National Poetry Month during the month of April. These poems by Vermonters of all ages-from age three to ninety-four!-were part of the walkable display showcased in the windows of businesses in downtown Montpelier, Vermont. This celebration of poetry and community includes published poets, former poet laureates, K-12 students, as well as new poets just starting to put pen to paper, and hail from seventy-five Vermont cities and towns. Learn more at www.kellogghubbard.org/poemcity.All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the Kellogg-Hubbard Library (a 501c3) and supports future PoemCity programming. We thank you for your support!

Croeso i gyfrol sy'n gynnwys darnau o waith barddonol yr awdur sy'n dechrau yn nawdegau'r ganrif ddiwethaf ac yn arwain at heddiw. Mae'n dangos gwaith barddonol dros y blynyddoedd o fynychu dosbarthiadau Cymraeg. Hefyd mae yma ddarnau o "Ficro lên" ysgrifennodd i ymarfer idiomau a dywediadau Cymraeg. Mae barddoniaeth yn amrywio o'r ddigri i'r ddifri ac yn mynd o'r byd dysgu Cymraeg i'r byd natur ac yn cyffwrdd a'r byd gwleidyddiaeth hefyd. This book contains pieces of the author's poetry dating back to the early 1990s and going up to the present day. It shows the poetic journey over the years that the author has been learning Welsh. It also contains a few pieces of "Micro Literature" written to help learn Welsh idioms and sayings. The poetry ranges from the humorous to the contemplative and serious, dealing with various subjects from being a Welsh learner to the world of nature and even touching on the world of politics.

A rich anthology of pre-Islamic and early Islamic poetry on the beauties and perils of the hunt In the poems of Fate the Hunter, many of them translated into English for the first time, trained cheetahs chase oryx, and goshawks glare from falconers' arms, while archers stalk their prey across the desert plains and mountain ravines of the Arabian peninsula. With this collection, James E. Montgomery, acclaimed translator of War Songs by ʿAntarah ibn Shaddād, offers a new edition and translation of twenty-six early works of hunting poetry, or ṭardiyyāt. Included here are poems by pre-Islamic poets such as Imruʾ al-Qays and al-Shanfarā, as well as poets from the Umayyad era such as al-Shamardal ibn Sharīk. The volume concludes with the earliest extant epistle about hunting, written by ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd al-Kātib, a master of Arabic prose. Through the eyes of the poet, the hunter's pursuit of the quarry mirrors Fate's pursuit of both humans and nonhumans and highlights the ambiguity of the encounter. With breathtaking descriptions of falcons, gazelles, and saluki gazehounds, the poems in Fate the Hunter capture the drama and tension of the hunt while offering meditations on Fate, mortality, and death. An English-only edition.

The heroic deeds and words of a warrior poet of northern Arabia An epic hero and a poet, the semi-legendary Shāyiʿ al-Amsaḥ was a prominent ancestor of the Shammar tribal confederation that stretches across the Great Nafūd desert in the northern Arabian Peninsula. Shāyiʿ's corpus of extant poems are preserved in narratives about his chivalrous exploits transmitted orally for centuries. In this volume, Marcel Kurpershoek vividly translates the deeds and verses of this compelling poet, based on recordings of late-twentieth century reciters, a testament to Shāyiʿ's prominence as an embodiment of Bedouin virtue, courage, wiliness, and generosity. Born with one eye, Shāyiʿ presents himself as unattractive and unassuming, only to reveal a hero's strength, sagacity, and wiliness. In a number of stories, he is shown hiding his identity, whether in disguise as an impoverished Bedouin or on a camel deliberately made to look mangy and weak. In the oral culture of the Bedouin, the epic cycle of Shāyiʿ al-Amsaḥ delights and instructs listeners through its unmasking of false appearances and its revelation of the hero's true character. Translated into English for the first time, these engaging tales and poems tell of dangerous desert travel, warlike exploits, chivalrous conduct and its opposite, feats of hospitality that defy belief, and convey nuggets of wisdom from the Bedouin manual of survival, making this collection a colorful compendium of the manners and customs of the tribes of northern Arabia. A bilingual Arabic-English edition.

Verses on hunter and quarry from a giant of Arabic poetry Arguably the greatest poet of the Arabic language, Abū Nuwās was renowned for his innovations in poetic genre and style and was a larger-than-life figure even among his contemporaries in Abbasid Baghdad. In A Demon Spirit, acclaimed translator and scholar James E. Montgomery renders this literary giant's hunting poetry, or ṭardiyyāt, translated for the first time in vivid English. Abū Nuwās's poems radiate brilliance, ingenuity, and lyrical attentiveness to both nature and body. These hunting poems convey the crackling energy of ruthless predators and wily prey, the worryingly uncertain outcome of perilous pursuits, and the mythic perfection of warriors both human and animal--all the while overturning genre structures and power dynamics with unforgettable imagery expressed in smooth, natural language. A bilingual Arabic-English edition.

Attention Seeker is the first collection of poems by UK poet Harry Ward. Touching on subjects ranging from break-ups and depression to war and bad teeth. Poetry highlighting the comedy and tragedy that is life, with a few haiku thrown in.

This book offers a diverse collection of poems, lyrics, and thoughtful jottings suitable for readers of all ages. It explores a wide array of themes, from the intricacies of relationships to the wonders of transport, the changing seasons of life, and the beauty of animals and plants - essentially, there's a poem for almost every occasion. Crafted from my reflections on the world and events around me, including topical issues from the news, each piece resonates with a unique perspective. Some entries are written as lyrics, complete with choruses that reinforce their messages. While readers are encouraged to create their own melodies as they read, it's worth noting that these lyrics already have tunes, which are copyrighted, adding an extra layer of creativity to the experience. Reading this book is an invitation to enjoy the rhythm and flow of the words, enhancing your experience as a reader. I share this collection with the hope that you find as much joy and inspiration in reading these pieces as I have found in writing them.

Australia: A Miracle of Life beckons you on a breathtaking expedition alongside Julie as she delves deep into the heart of this timeless and majestic terrain. Picture pristine beaches, winding rivers, rugged mountains, and lush forests that beckon with stories untold. Journey through vibrant cities, tranquil gardens, and quaint towns, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of traditions and culture that define the Australian spirit. More than a travelogue, this is a poetic tribute to a land and its people. Let the magic of Australia captivate your soul!

Once Upon a Truth.... Cygnus catches dreamers with her daughters. A lost Mermelf from the stars arrives in Storyhenge. An imprisoned girl with a blue birthmark. An 1803 edition of 'The Birdspotter's Guide' with a mysterious dedication. A rediscovered invention. A dying Earth where books are banned. And all anomalies are outlaw. What if our dreams are always caught? What if your dreams are always heard? What if dreams are Imagination's stars? .." I am 25-03 A and I am anomaly and I am Griffin and I am freer and wilder than those Nomenclature can ever ever be..." Imprisoned with others of her kind in the icy wastes of The Outerskirts, 25-03 A escapes into the primeval forest, where she meets up with the last bastions of the Resistance. And so begins The Flights of Prophecy. A timely tale told in verse of Earth betrayed and the rescuers who answered her call.

These poetic pieces are based on the human spirit, which is the realisation that underneath the obvious, there is something deeper going on, a connection that is felt yet is easily overlooked. The human spirit can be explored and discussed in a general way, but most importantly, it is a profound aspect of ourselves that should be celebrated, because despite our differences, we know that in spirit, we are all one. Each nation, each culture, has something unique to give to the world, and world civilization is the richer for it. Humanity should really be defined by the word 'celebration' as differentiation is enriching us, and offers a greater understanding of who we are as a species on this planet.

دعوة للتفاؤل والفرح والانطلاق بالرغم من كل ما حولنا من الإحباطات والمعوقات والأشرار بأسلوب سلسٍ ورقيق،كما أن فيه سبل الانشغال بما نحب وما لا نحب لنبقى سعداء،كما أن فيه سبل تعافي من كل المعوقات .فلنفرح ما دام في الكون نجم يسطع.