Poetry

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Report copyright infringementby Josh Overton (Author)Sad Little Man is a stand-up tragedy set performed by the mind of a young man in shock. Described as "a stunning, bittersweet story" and "theatrically beautiful" by Noises Off Magazine, a combination of performance poetry, physical theatre and projection tell the story of the many lives of Lee and someone he loves. Written by Josh Overton, winner of The Times Playwriting Award 2015, and created by the Pub Corner Poets, Total Theatre Emergin...

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Report copyright infringementby Lacole Foots (Author)Part poetry, part memoir, and all authentic, HEAVY LIGHT documents a three-year journey of what it means to come into your own. Whether navigating difficult relationships, understanding life's purpose or searching for self-worth, HEAVY LIGHT presents a lyrical tour de force that is both a reflection and celebration of womanhood. Told as poetic diary entries from 2020 to 2022, Foots' poems capture the rhythm, elegance, and strength of her ow...

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Report copyright infringementby Agatha Sicil (Author)Most people have skeletons in their closet and go through the motions of life meeting new people who are unaware of their past experiences. As a result, a person has more than one life to tell. The purpose of this book is to open the reader's eyes that the person whom they refer to as their friend, colleague, in-law, or neighbor, is not who they really say they are but their previous interactions begin to make sense.Author BiographyAgatha S...

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Report copyright infringementby Sean Petrie (Author)"A consistently-surprising exploration of aging - of the discovery that middle age is where one's identity can flourish in a way it never could in youth. A compelling poetic journey."- Publisher's Weekly=====An ode to the overlooked. A tribute to mediocre donuts. A lament on lost dreams. In Cracked & Broken, award-winning poet Sean Petrie celebrates the things we crack and break through, to make it to middle age. Both heartbreaking and h...

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Bendheim (Author), Sarah Rosa Glickman (Illustrator)A memoir of poems and art, Coming Out Party chronicles poet and author Rebecca Bendheim's queer coming of age journey -- from first crushes and toxic homo-erotic friendships, to coming out and secret flings, to finding queer community and falling in love for the first time. Coming Out Party is a fierce, funny, and deeply personal celebration of the strength it takes to break down the protective walls w...

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Report copyright infringementby Kae Tempest (Author)With this dazzling modern myth in verse, Kae Tempest became the youngest winner of the prestigious Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry. Yes, the gods are on the park bench, the gods are on the bus, / The gods are all here, the gods are in us. / The gods are timeless, fearless, fighting to be bold, / conviction is a heavy hand to hold, / grip it, winged sandals tearing up the pavement -- / you, me, everyone: Brand New Ancients. Kae Tempe...

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Report copyright infringementby Jody Serey (Author)The title of this book is Sweeping Glass, and reflects a skill passed onto me by my mother.This collection contains poems that I created over a span of more than 50 years. They appear in alphabetical order just to keep them corralled in some kind of logical order. A few have dates, which refer to when actual events occurred - not when a poem was written. All were composed whenever I had the chance. They are raw, uneven in quality, and frank. ...

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Black Boy, Black Boy: Celebrate the Power of You - Hardcover

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by Ali Kamanda (Author), Jorge Redmond (Author), Ken Daley (Illustrator)Inspire Black boys to imagine all the great things they can do while celebrating remarkable moments from Black history!Dear boy, Black boy, I believe in you so.Let's start your story--ready, set, go.From athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick to musician Sam Cooke, inventor Elijah McCoy and writer Chinua Achebe, there are so many inspirational men in Black history. This lyrical, rhythmic text encourages boys to imagine eve...

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Report copyright infringementby Christian Teresi (Author)What Monsters You Make of Them interrogates ecology and injustice through shifting landscapes and ancient cities. Stand astonished at a painting, venerate the mugshot of a poet, riff on a comedian's quip, and recall a mentor persevering through grief. Speak of headhunters, of word origins, of saints and gods stitched into a newfound pantheon, of the multiverse as a source of reincarnation. Visit ancient cities, national parks, a sundry ...

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Report copyright infringementby T. C. Monk (Author)'Beautiful Imperfections' is another gem of immeasurable brilliance within an ever-growing collection of illustrious jewels. This book is not a revision of the author's first book, Imperfections of Beauty (2022), but rather an expansive accumulation of thought and creativity that elevates his artistry to a new level of mastery. Within this volume is an ecumenical manual of creative vision, abundant charm, and timeless reflection, woven with ...

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Report copyright infringementby T. C. Monk (Author)This collection of poems poses profound questions. T.C. Monk explores how we create meaning and determine what matters. Monk's poetry stands out because it transcends concrete constraints without focusing on the past. Like flowers through cracked sidewalks, his poems show beauty, freedom, and hope emerging from confinement and restraint. Through vivid images, Monk evokes quiet reflection and emotional intensity. Compiled over 20 years, this c...

The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice

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Report copyright infringementby Joel P. Christensen (Author), Erik Robinson (Author)This book offers students of Greek and scholars interested in Greek literature the first English-language commentary on the "Battle of Frogs and Mice", a short animal epic ascribed to Homer in the ancient world. The book includes a contextualizing introduction covering issues of literary genre, literary history and the language of Homeric Greek. In addition to a revised Greek text, the volume also offers a new...

Threads of Resilience: Weaving the Human Spirit Through Poetry

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Report copyright infringementby Tethered Wrds (Author)More than just a book of poetry, Threads of Resilience is an invitation to "come and see" the realities that migrants face at the Southern Border. Through a first-hand account, the author hopes to change the narrative that is told of asylum seekers and amplify the voice of the sojourner. These poems capture the tenacity of the human spirit and inspire dignity, not just for the migrant, but for the reader as well. They provoke the reader to...

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Bilston (Author), Jose Sanabria (Illustrator)Refugee is a powerful word. One that conjures opposing emotions.For some it provokes feelings of fear and hate, for others the need for compassion, understanding and empathy. In this celebrated powem, 'Refugees, ' Brian Bilston tells both sides of the story by cleverly crafting a verse that can be read backwards and forwards to convey two opposing views.Author BiographyBrian Bilston is a secretive figure. His t...

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Lewis (Author)Combining myth, Kentish scenes, magical realism and autobiography, The Long Ago And Eternal Now is the second collection of poems by Medway Poet Bill Lewis published by Greenheart Press. The first was In the House of Ladders which was published in 2012. Number of Pages: 142 Dimensions: 0.33 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2017

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Report copyright infringementby Plautus (Author), H. C. Fay (Volume Editor)This title contains the full text of Plautus's Rudens, supplemented with an Introduction, extensive vocabulary and detailed textual notes. Number of Pages: 230 Dimensions: 0.51 x 8.54 x 5.58 IN Publication Date: June 01, 1991

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Report copyright infringementby Neal Thompson (Author)This is a collection of poetry inspired by two friends who have been very dear to each other. They struggled a lot, experienced loss and difficulties but they are each other's arm and kept their friendship no matter what.Author BiographyNeal is fifty-two now, living in a new cabin in the mountains of north Idaho. Huggy and Bees had puppies. Neal loves his poms and fly-fishing. He still loves Mary who now resides at Warm Spring's. Years lat...

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Report copyright infringementby Livia Jayne (Author)A layered and intriguing perspective on poetry and the muse from the pen of an emerging Australian writer. the poet is a fearsome beastand they're hunting for a musebeware, for if you dare come nearit might be you they choose. The debut collection from Livia Jayne touches on the trials and tribulations of the muse, diving into the realm of magic and wonder - and frustration - that comes with sourcing inspiration from the world around us. Par...

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Report copyright infringementby J. Drew Lanham (Author)From J. Drew Lanham, MacArthur "Genius" Grant recipient and author of Sparrow Envy: A Field Guide to Birds and Lesser Beasts, comes a sensuous new collection in his signature mix of poetry and prose.In gorgeous and timely pieces, Joy Is the Justice We Give Ourselves is a lush journey into wildness and Black being. Lanham notices nature through seasonal shifts, societal unrest, and deeply personal reflection and traces a path from bitter h...

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Yolen (Author), Nicole Wong (Illustrator) A sweet poem about being an introvert in a big loud world. The Children's Book Council (CBC) - K-2nd grade CHILDREN'S favorite Inspired by a quote from the late, great children's book author Margaret Wise Brown, this poem honors and celebrates the beauty of being your authentic self. Soothing rhymes and soft illustrations convey the peace of being alone with your thoughts.This is a gentle introduction to the conce...

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Report copyright infringementby Bao Phi (Author)A rhapsodic exploration of immigration, race, and class by Vietnamese American phenom and National Poetry Slam star Bao Phi.When it feels like no onelets you liveat your own volumeYou sing.Dynamic and eye-opening, this debut by a National Poetry Slam finalist critiques an America sleepwalking through its days and explores the contradictions of race and class in America.Author BiographyA performance poet since 1991, Bao Phi has been a National Po...

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by Harold Bloom (Author)From Harold Bloom, one of the greatest Shakespeare scholars of our time comes "a timely reminder of the power and possibility of words [and] the last love letter to the shaping spirit of Bloom's imagination" (front page, The New York Times Book Review) and an intimate, wise, deeply compelling portrait of Falstaff--Shakespeare's greatest enduring and complex comedic characters. Falstaff is both a comic and tragic central protagonist in Shakespeare's three Henry plays: H...

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Report copyright infringementby Gigi Miller (Author)Inside this book of poetry, Gigi hopes you will find Something that takes you away And yet to the moment. Her poeming and your reading Create together. And ripple and triple Gratitude throughout the day. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.1 x 7 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 19, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Ricardo Marquez (Author)Moments and Time is poetry full of self-exploration and self-destruction. Ricardo Marquez writes untethered and freely about the things in us that we face once alone. A 26-year-old philosophy student, Ricardo marvels at the ecstasy and tragedy of life while examining the stranger in the mirror with words that others understand. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: Februa...

Nectar & Ambrosia: Food for the Gods' Thoughts

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Report copyright infringementby André-Livia Charest (Author)Many gods and mortals are reunited through these pages to establish the importance of matters like love, human rights and mental health. Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Maya Persaud (Author)journey... is a collection of poetry exploring my many beginnings and ends and in-betweens, put together to weave the incomplete story of me. through growing pains, laughter, happiness, and sorrow, join me in my own coming-of-age adventure. Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.12 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 13, 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Sheri Lutz (Author)The poetry in this book has been written at various stages through life and growth. It shows the journeys we take through love, loss, friendships, and self discovery. May you find the journey that speaks to you and allow it to fill you with what you desire Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.08 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2024

Honestly, I Don't Even Know Anymore: Poems Inspired By Over a Decade in the Classroom

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Report copyright infringementby Luann Bulisco-Burdick (Author)A collection of poems about teaching students, student teachers, teaching teachers, students teaching, students studenting, teachers teachering, and everything in between. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.1 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Francis Barton Gummere (Translator), Anonymous (Author)In Beowulf warriors must back up their mead-hall boasts with instant action, monsters abound, and fights are always to the death. The Anglo-Saxon epic, composed between the 7th and 10th centuries, has long been accorded its place in literature, though its hold on our imagination has been less secure. --(Text refers to a previous edition) Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 9.02...

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Report copyright infringementby An'fearen Da Mack (Author)Ant Dog's Street Tales are short stories of life choices. It's about being a leader, being misled, being betrayed, and how easy it is to be caught up in the streets. These stories are about you. These stories are about someone who knows. These stories are about someone that you love. When you live in the streets, you have a street tale. It's easy for me or you to tell a tale. Because the streets don't discriminate, it is what it is. Th...

To, Too Many Children: A Collection of Moments by Weatherspoon - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Weatherspoon (Author)To, Too Many Children is a walk through the life of one African-American adolescent who has too much in common with the shared tragedy of underfunded and primarily Black urban communities, while also being thrust into the shared tragedy of overfunded and primarily White suburban communities inside the realm of academia. The adolescent must reach a decision about who he is sooner rather than later because everyone wants him to explain himsel...