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Excerpt from Introduction by Iain Sharp: "Irishness, Maoritanga, proudly held working-class values, rock 'n' roll, buses, trains, ferries, Baudelaire - you'll find them all in this book. Moods vary from poem to poem, as you would expect from a lifetime's work. Inevitably, there are moments of sadness and a deep anger at social inequities underlies some of the satire. Yet what strikes me most when I leaf through Michael's collected poems is how often the tone is celebratory. What prompts Michael to write? I think he's driven by a need to pay homage to the people (whether pop stars, pals or partners), places and times he's loved. There's an inextinguishable joyousness at the heart of Michael's work that makes reading him an upbeat and uplifting experience."

Prompted. is a short collection of poetry based on prompts given by friends and family. There are poems based on fantasy as well as drawn upon real life experiences, and a mixture of both.

Former kid, current codger, Stephen Roxborough has learned a few things and survived the plotline to come back with another collection of Beat-infused jazz-smoked-hymnblast-meditations, and rants on the lost arts of patience, with all the vacillations, and ambivalences of aging.Geoff Inverarity, Author of All the Broken Things

Hello Somebody" is a captivating collection of non-fiction poetry and prose by the talented Ambreetta Stephens and her late father, Anthony Stephens, Sr. Through her raw and unfiltered words, Ambreetta takes readers on a journey into the depths of human emotion. With a unique blend of vulnerability and strength, this collection explores love, laughter, and the complexities of life. Each poem and prose piece within the book is a testament to Ambreetta's ability to touch the soul, ensuring that every reader can connect to at least one page, one story, or one line. "Hello Somebody" is an intimate portrayal of Ambreetta's true essence, inviting readers to discover a little piece of themselves within her words. As you immerse yourself in Ambreetta's Stephens' world, may you find the courage to live unapologetically and embrace the beautifully complex tapestry of life. This book is a powerful and inspiring testament to the human spirit, inviting you to embrace the journey and connect with the raw emotions within its pages.

This latest book by Jonas Zdanys continues his multi-volume exploration of some potentials of the lyrical-narrative voice in poetry. This volume probes the epiphanic moments revealed by the lyrical voice and the human stories celebrated by the narrative impulse, both within and surrounding moments of immediate insight. The poems in this collection reflect those dual patterns, often taking the reader beyond set expectations and moving to more chaotic frameworks made possible by surrealist and magical realist perspectives. In doing so, Zdanys continues to present the world as an unbound frame where all things can be imagined and where human experience is not limited merely to the familiar. That has been an organizing thematic principle of several of his earlier books. It finds particular reaffirmation in this volume, which speaks through vivid imagery and textured language to present the contours of the immediate world lit by the poetic imagination and what it may mean to be human in it. "Zdanys is as close to consistently revealing luminosity as anyone." World Literature Today

This world is still the only one we have. V.C. Myers understands that humanity's confidence will be its downfall, but that doesn't stop the poems in this book from celebrating all the wonder we've yet to lose. In reverant elegy, these pages exalt a dying planet casting its last coins to the well."Myers' poems are timely in their depiction of Appalachia's environmental devastation, and she writes movingly about hard times, past and present, of the region's inhabitants, but she also shows us beauty too, not only in her evocations of nature but, even more impressively, in the beauty of her language."-Ron Rash, Poet and Author of 2009 PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and Above the Waterfall

This book is a collection of poems written over the span of several years, including my time at a group home and a juvenile detention center. The contents are meant to, as the title suggests, tell my story, describe my struggle through mental and physical health problems, and be a starting point for my eventual and overall success in life. Feeling physically stuck due to health problems, weighed down from the expectations of others, battles with faith, and the simple consistency of the question why--these are all things I may encounter in a single day. It is also meant to show others struggling with depression, anger, trauma, or any sort of mental health difficulties know that they are not alone, that whatever they are going through can be overcome, and that regardless of their struggles, they all have potential for success. This book and the poems within show a broad range of emotions that I have personally experienced throughout my life. These emotions range from despair, numbness, depression, anxiety, anger, and fear, to love and joy. This book encompasses my struggles as a person and my view on the world and the things in it. I believe this book has the potential to save and change lives, as well as to be the starting point for change and positivity in my life and yours. Fulton Books and my family have both given me a chance to tell my story to the world. Now it's time that I must ask, will you?

This Anthology is the first in a series which contain "Transcribed Rhymes". The poems in this collection are "Heard Words", not unlike the song writer who simply writes down the tune he or she hears, in his or her mind, and the artist who applies paint to the canvas of the picture he or she envisions.These poems were given and received as a window, through which to view and clarify thoughts and moments, regarding experiences of life. The subjects are universal in nature, in that, they are applicable to the vagaries of the lives of the many readers, who are then able to apply the poem's teachings to their own situation. If applied, this teaching window could become a door.

"C.L. Brown is changing the world one brilliant and authentic poetic word at a time." - Kimberly Elise, American Actress"Rupi Kaur and Gabbie Hanna lovers will bow to this trilogy of poetry by C.L. Brown" - Chelsea Girard, Book ReviewerNectar is a thoughtful and transcendent journey through spiritual growth, self-discovery, and the healing ways of love. Divided into three chapters, Guide of Life, Chrysalis, and Ambrosia, this collection of poems celebrates Spirit in its many forms.Perhaps God is,as I AM,a tormented soulfinding solace within itself.It is a celebration of uncontaminated affection.Permit me stay between your lips,and I'll prove to youthe soul has no needfor the waste of trees.The reader will be taken on an unguided tour along three paths that so many of us find ourselves on at one time, or another; three seemingly separate journies, all leading to one place, love.I must have lived a few lifetimes before this.Because this love I carry for you,it induces a sense of nostalgia for a time and a placeI've only seen bits and pieces ofimmersed in your soft, unyielding, eyes.And from listening to the way it speaks of youwith such clarity and wisdom,I know it is very well acquainted with age.So, hello, my everlasting!I am dying to live you, again.

Strengthening Hearts and Minds is a book of poetry that is implicitly spiritual. Without mentioning God, there is a pervading feeling that all people are equal in God's sight. Children of all backgrounds and ethnicities and with all types of interests, from basketball to art to cooking, are affirmed and therefore are strengthened in hearts and minds. This book firmly puts forth the notion that cultural diversity underscores the value of all children, and is a must-read for parents from all over the world.

In their third poetry collection, Rowan explores the contrasting worlds of everyday life and their wildest imaginations. The highs and lows of modern life are represented by day and night, boundaries separating the real from the unreal. Love and loss, loneliness and desire will guide the reader through the meandering trails of the mountains, pausing at scenic views to see the beauty in between virtue or vice.This collection is part autobiographical and part fantastical, struggling with the distinction between the two. With the natural serenity of the ancient Appalachian mountains as the backdrop, these poems attempt to mend the reader's own fantasies through common understanding and good relations.

Esprit SublimeComment sublimer le visible, l'invisible et le subtil ?Entre métaphores culinaires et poésies,entre anecdotes historiques ou personnelles,voici mes confidences issues de mes expériencesvécues au pied d'alambic(ou d'un four ou d'une voiture),le nez dans ces volcans.Passer la main avant d'y laisser un doigt.Savoir terminer quand il est temps.Transmettre un bon état d'esprit.Et continuer à vivre ma vie,d'Amour et d'eau fraîche.Baptiste FRANÇOIS

Quelques mots d'amour, quelques bulles de love à s'offrir ou à offrir.

"Nykyään ymmärrän paremmin kaloja niiden hiljaista osaamerta johon on upotettu niin paljon."Vuorilla kukkivat lumikukat on Vaasalaisen Mikko Nevantakasenviidestoista runokokoelma.

"Van Gogh tuskin olisipitänyt taikatempustajossa vedetään kolikkokorvasta."Ouroboros on hakukonerunoutta.

A collection of poems to help ride the waves of grief and provide comfort in the wake of loss.Becky's words have been read as part of funerals, eulogies and memorials all around the world, providing comfort when people need it most.Written with love, When I Am Gone is here to remind you - more than anything - to be gentle with yourself.

This book is a collection of my poetry over the years inspired by the life I have led, working in the care setting and travelling all over the world. I hope you enjoy my work and may find it useful to use in the right settings, for instance 'Those in grief' has been used in funerals. My life has been rather colourful to say the least and I have been in a few situations, facing danger and adventure bringing me to the present day. Now at sixty-five, I can reflect on this and laugh at the funny events and sigh with relief at actually surviving other situations. I consider each event as a blip in my life and nothing more, yes, I do have nightmare from my worst experiences as a teenager but I just thank God that I survived to tell the tale. These poems also reflect society as it is today around the world including hate crime, racism, sexism, homophobia and much more

A compilation of raw and unfiltered poetry from the perspective of a man called Justice.

In Winter 2007, a full-time college student broke 7 years of writer's block by writing a new poem, generated while reading Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail for English homework at City College of San Francisco's main campus library. His little poem led to filling a hardcover black notebook with a full rushing cascade of penned poetry. He named his notebook Crimson Stain. Oakland performance poet Dee Allen gives us Crimson Stain-a collection brimming with a plethora of divergent themes that re-ignited his long-lost passion for writing: Worldwide spread of blood diamonds from Africa, activism, real estate gentrification, homelessness, political prisoners, war, Islamophobia, dedication to a viceless life, love for underground culture, abuses from the police and much more.

"Quest of a Lost Soul is a book of soulful poetry. Each poem has a story beneath it, which you will feel connected to. The book is nothing but a collection of feelings - Love, Joy, Sadness, Emptiness and Motivation.All of us feel different but same instances happen in our life. We all think differently about it, we have a different view of the problems that come before us. This is Life!Quest of a Lost Soul is a picture of words that let you feel your emotions deeply, tell a story that you might think is yours. It might seem to you that your story is painted on the pages of the book. With each paper you turn, you will come across a new story that will touch your heart."

There is tremendous power in words, and few writers can draw upon that power better than Lee Clark Zumpe. In "Feed Me Wicked Things" he summons topics ranging from the poignant horror of Srebrenica in the 1990s to the lynching trees of the 1890s, from the futility of assassination to the thoughts of a lonely passing. Evocative and provocative, Zumpe once read cannot be forgotten. The nights stretch like a mortician's arms,measuring tape eager to size me, but I will resist his effortsat compulsory relocation;God willing, the reaper will have to wait.