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There is renewed interest in Phyllis Shand Allfrey, author (the Orchid House) and politician from Dominica. Allfrey died in 1986 - her poetry neglected and little known. Her work is now being acclaimed and her place in Caribbean literary cannon assured.Allfrey's biographer, Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert, writes in her illuminating introduction that with the renewed academic interest in Allfrey's work and the publication of this collection, Allfrey's time has come. The volume includes all the poems published in her lifetime, some unpublished poems and a sample of her satirical poems written when she was editor and publisher of The Star newspaper in Dominica.This is the first time her poetry has been put together in one volume, spanning five decades, from the 1930s, and reflects the two strands of Allfrey's life - the tropical and the temperate.Phyllis Shand Allfrey was born in Dominica in the eastern Caribbean in 1908. She was a friend of Jean Rhys. Her novel, The Orchid House, was published in 1953 and her short story collection, It Falls into Place, in 2004. She lived in New York and London before returning to Dominica in the early 1950s. She was the co-founder of the Dominica Labour Party and served as a minister in the short-lived West Indies Federation (1958-62). She died in Dominica in 1986.The introduction is by Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert, Professor of Caribbean Literature at Vassar College New York. Her biography of Allfrey, A Caribbean Life, was published in 1996.This book is also available as a eBook. Buy it from Amazon here.

Ten poems. Ten poets. Ten sensational acts of seduction.

Ten poems. Ten poets. Ten deadly and desperate deeds uncovered.

Following on from the success of his previous poetry books The Poetry Bug, The Poetry Bug Strikes Again, and Green Shoots Rising, Andy Tooze presents his latest collection of fun and exciting poems aimed for both adults and children.

Shows how the accomplished poets of the Cao court in early medieval China, following the fall of the Han empire, drew on experiences of loss to reinvent the court and establish, develop, and sustain a community in difficult times.

¿From the simplicity of nature to the gravity of mourning, every one of these poems encapsulates and assigns significance to the most fleeting of moments.

Dive into the emotions of a woman deeply affected by PTSD, resulting in her turning to medication in order to sleep. Herein are twenty-seven extraordinary poems, expressing the anguish, the fear, and the desperation of a taunted woman trying to chase recovery and peace.

''In Okantah''s new book, A Black Voice in the Wilderness, he writes ''word sounds have power,'' which could be the four-word biography of his life. Everything about his poetry, blogs, performances, teaching, etc. centers around what happens when he uses his voice to document Black life and speak out against racial injustice through a cultural collective lens while coining new terms and phrases like: ''Truth is rinsed white,'' ''white privilege is Vanilla-ISIS,'' and ''Black people are still ''strange fruit.'' A must read.'' --Dr. Mary E. Weems, Poet, Playwright and social/cultural foundations Scholar. ''Mwatabu Okantah is a modern-day Griot giving voice to the inconvenient truths and spiritual sickness of our American story. He is one of the ''good people'' standing up to say, ''enough is enough.'' We need Okantah''s open and honest voice, these powerful poems and piercing commentary, now more than ever to wake us up to the modern plague of race hatred in this country.'' --David Hassler, Director, Wick Poetry Center. ''A Black Voice in the Wilderness must not be ignored. Okantah''s writing rips open the wounds of our racial history and allows for true and visceral vulnerability. The writing expands our consciousness as Americans still reeling in the pain of a deliberate and violent history. Okantah''s words offer us a pathway to begin to listen, and to heal.'' --Annie Fullard, Violinist, Cavani String Quartet

Ten poems. Ten poets. Ten eerie apparitions recalled.

"The Death and Rebirth of Affection" by Samual Karlin is a gripping exploration of the complexities of human connection. In this thought-provoking journey, Karlin delves into the depths of affection, unraveling its fragile nature and the transformative power it holds. With poetic prose and raw emotion, he takes readers on a rollercoaster of love, loss, and redemption. From the ashes of heartbreak to the blossoming of new beginnings, Karlin's words resonate with authenticity and vulnerability. With each turn of the page, readers will find themselves captivated by Karlin's profound insights that will keep them on the edge of their seat. "The Death and Rebirth of Affection" is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the intricacies of human relationships.

The May-June 2024 issue of PN Review, one of the most outstanding poetry journals of our time.

This book of poetry is a creative journey of feelings, desires and experiences that I have gone through.

"In Love, In Friendship" is a 75-chapter epic poem in which the Author, Henry Johnson explores romantic feelings for his best friend who lives over 900 miles away. Themes include unrequited romance, acceptance, rejection and the nature of love.

A small but significant, inspiring anthology from the Poetry Pharmacy series.

A small but significant, inspiring anthology from the Poetry Pharmacy series.

Explores the influence of literary form on the ways in which our worldly experiences are shaped. The volume considers the role of novelistic realism in establishing our sense of temporality, subjectivity, and action.

The debut collection of poetry by Gboyega Odubanjo. 'On 21 September 2001, the torso of a black boy was discovered in the River Thames, near Tower Bridge in central London, clothed only in an orange pair of girls' shorts.

Gibran''s eloquent prose and philosophical reflections continue to resonate, inviting readers to ponder over the profound mysteries of existence.

The Poetry Book Society was founded by T.S. Eliot to share the joy of poetry. It's a unique poetry book club and every quarter our expert selectors choose the very best new books to deliver to our members across the globe. Our lively quarterly magazine is packed full of sneak preview poems and exclusive interviews with all the selected poets, insightful reviews by our Book Selectors Jo Clement, Roy Mcfarlane, Shivanee Ramlochan, Arji Manuelpillai and Nina Mingya Powles. Plus micro reviews by the Ledbury Critics and extensive listings of every book and pamphlet published this quarter. The Summer 2024 edition features poems and commentary from Paul Muldoon, Hannah Copley, Harry Josephine Giles, Jackie Kay, Tamar Yoseloff, Imtiaz Dharker, Karin Karaka?li, Canan Mara?ligil, Sarah Howe, Jay Bernard, Mary Jean Chan, Will Harris, and Nisha Ramayya.

A modern, 'easy on the mind' poetry collection written by the author of Unravelling Sussex. The collection includes well-researched biographical poems of famous people with a connection to Sussex, bringing them to life.

What is anxiety? Is it a state of panic, of perpetual fear? Is it an insecurity or a social disability? Anxiety is all of this A demon that preys on the mind But monsters are not invincible And panic cannot rule Anxiety is a journey With highs and lows and diagonal paths It is messy and scary and unpredictable But it is not unbeatable And it is not you

Enter the Darkness is a collection of poetry documenting the feelings and experiences of the author over time.The poetry within is relatable and is guaranteed to make the reader connect with the experiences and feel what the writer was feeling.

I wrote these poems to express my feelings. However, they soon became an emotional journey of enlightenment that helped me discover myself and how I saw life. Through my poetry I wanted to show how we can help others and also appreciate those who help us and those whose love we share. My biggest inspiration was the love of my family and God and a desire to show that by acts of kindness and love we can help to improve other people's lives by following God's simple way of living, something I only recently discovered and which transformed the way I see life. Love is......... Love is when you share One heart One soul One mind It is a promise of a loving kind The kind that lets them all run free To find their dreams and liberty And while pursuing all of this A seal is made with a kiss

Dreams is inspired by symbolist poetry and by the medieval summa which tried to encapsulate the entire world in its pages. The poems do not need to be understood but should be viewed as abstract art in which one tries, always unsuccessfully, to put infinite riches in a little room. Despite its size it is like a book of a hundred pages with miniscule paintings on the margins of every page. The longer one looks at a painting the larger it becomes and reveals more and more so that one hardly has to read the words. Dreams is a confused memory of the Gesamtkunstwerk which has had many names: the sacred book of the arts, the engulfed cathedral, the interior castle, the stone lyre.

Dionysian pessimism: a love of fate, going through life with unbridled joy, finding beauty in even the most brutal parts of life. Following Nietzsche's call for an unconditional love of life and an appreciation for its aesthetic value, these poems are an attempt at finding the beauty in all life has to offer, and an effort at embracing even its most painful moments. With themes of hedonism, religion and Greek mythology, this collection is in its essence a love letter to life and fate's barbarity.

This is not just a poetry book. It's a tender guide, a timeless embrace crafted for young women navigating the complexities of adulthood. Elegantly written, prepare yourself for a soul-stirring journey through the beautiful truths and challenging realities of femininity. Lessons for Little Me is a poetic sanctuary and invaluable companion on the path of womanhood. She offers solace and strength, but demands honesty and openness - inviting readers to fearlessly feel, and submerge themselves in the raw, emotional terrain of each chapter. From the poignant echoes of heartache to the nuanced art of falling in love with yourself, this book lays bare the emotional landscape of being a woman.

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 a spirit-driven memory, mirroring events and narrating, in parallel themes, the love for someone you have never met. This is an emotive, sometimes metaphorical insight into human feelings and reactions. It resonates deeply and is, at times, unable to be read without a catch in the throat. Beside a Stranger takes readers on a journey of emotional and natural description, relating intimately to the individual. Each poem builds upon the next to create a tumultuous, compelling, and restorative narrative.