Poetry

25001 books

Eros whispers: Poetic collection - Paperback

$8.57

by Sindhu Nandakumar (Author), Ashuti Menon (Author), Swapan Kumar Nath (Author)Eros Whispers is an exquisite collection of poetry penned by six versatile authors who paint the unheard stories every heart longed to write. Like the arrows of Eros, the primordial God of love and desire which strike at the hearts of both God and mortals, this particular poetry collection strikes at the hearts of both the authors and the readers. The poems included in this collection are pure embodiments of the e...

You Are about to Bloom: A Guide To Self-Healing - Paperback

$16.18

by Zaishah (Author)No matter how dark life may seem, the light you seek is within you.In life, there are moments that can be intense, overwhelming, and unpredictable - setbacks, failures, disappointments, losses, and hardships cast a shadow over your sense of hope. In these dark moments, it can feel as though the sun will never rise again. However, this self-help book is here to remind you that within you, even in the darkest phases of life, there is always a glimmer of light waiting to be di...

San Diego Poetry Annual 2023-24: The Best Poems of the Region and Beyond - Paperback

$27.00

by Anthony Blacksher (Editor), Michael Klam (Editor), Jennifer Chung Klam (Illustrator)This edition features more than 350 poems by 331 poets, including the Steve Kowit Poetry Prize 2023 honorees, plus Marge Piercy, Juan Felipe Herrera, Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Lee Rossi, Jan Beatty, Ron Salisbury, and many of the finest poets from our region and beyond. Also featured: community outreach special sections, including the San Diego Poet Laureate, Native Poets, Poems from Juvenile Hall, and Veter...

$17.26

by Liza Jill Meyers (Author)Finding optimism in life's orbit, this collection of charms is a cycle through love, grief, and daydreams. With riveting imagery and scenery, and a vivacious energy, each poem is a viscerally vivid experience. Enter the cosmos or a luscious grove, or enjoy a Van Gogh sunset. Step aboard this spaceship and let its inner world cast a spell. A nostalgic nod, with a twist on myths and the mystic, you are in for a freeing reminder that the world is entirely your own to ...

$15.82

by Addreonna Seger (Author)This book explores darkness and the struggles to find the light. It's about the ugly side of human nature and the sliver of hope we all cling to. From the first words to the last, you will be taken on a journey of obstacles, self-sabotage, addiction, abuse, and finally, that one sliver of hope. The purpose of this is to show that even the hardest of struggles can result in an outcome that's not only satisfying but fulfilling. This collection reminds us to never give...

$15.82

by Greg Moser (Author)Emotions experienced during everyday events is what the works in The Uninvited Bridge Line examine. Everyday events, be it routine or new experiences, or uninvited situations and the emotions that run free in all of us during those moments in our lives. Number of Pages: 38 Dimensions: 0.08 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 13, 2023

$14.38

by Emma McKinnie (Author)This book focuses on mental health and growth. It processes my trauma and pain. I hope you find some comfort in similarities and hope for a better future. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 13, 2023

'Wit's Wild Dancing Light': Reading the Poems of Alexander Pope - Hardcover

$73.37

by William Hutchings (Author)Wit's Wild Dancing Light acts as a highly useful entry point for readers who are encountering Pope for the first time and also contains much illuminating material for those who are already familiar with his poetry.-Dr Ian Calvert, University of BristolThe book is a chronological reading of Alexander Pope's poems, from the Pastorals (1709) to the four-book Dunciad (1743). Each of the 26 chapters forming the volume selects examples for detailed scrutiny, demonstrati...

$9.70

by Mia Sanchez (Author)"The image you had of me was inaccurate; The absence of the symphony of my secrets made it a completely distinct story."When I started writing this poetry collection, that was the first thing that came to mind. Maybe it was because I never thought anyone would understand me.All of us have fallen in love and had our hearts broken. Over the years, we have lost friendships and felt lost at least once. In those moments, you just want to find something that would help you ex...

$15.82

by Zoe Anderson (Author)There's more to a dragon than breathing fire, fighting knights, and capturing fair maidens. If dragons could write the results would be something like this: a small collection of poems that vary from fantasy to everyday life. Walks through mysterious woods, blanket forts, and, of course, dragons are all featured in these pages. The poems on these pages will appeal to knights and fair maidens alike. Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8 x 5 IN ...

you were supposed to be a friend - Paperback

$13.48

by Ashley Elizabeth (Author)Friendships between men and women don't always last forever... not without someone wanting more. At least, it's harder not to. It is easy to fall for someone you spend most of your time talking to. This chapbook explores when a relationship turns from friendship to friends with benefits to someone falling in a love that may not be reciprocated.Ten years is a long time to intertwine two souls. From middle school to early adulthood, we survived a lot. For having such...

Bodies of Sound: Becoming a Feminist Ear - Paperback

$21.58

by Irene Revell (Editor), Sarah Shin (Editor)With contributions from: 'I am concerned with the power of sound! and what it can do to the body and the mind, ' wrote composer Pauline Oliveros. In the body, histories and politics come together with sound and listening, memory and feeling. Bodies of Sound offers a resonant exploration of feminist sonic cultures and radical listening in over fifty contributions. In this book of echoes, a variety of forms - from essays to text scores to art, fictio...

Things That Join the Sea and the Sky: Field Notes on Living - Paperback

$19.99

by Mark Nepo (Author)A Reader for Navigating the Depths of Our Lives "When we can open our hearts and work with what we're given, loving what's before us, life stays possible. Then, through effort and grace, we do what we can with what we have. And when exhausted by all that's in the way, we're faced with the chance to accept and love what's left, which is everything. This is how we discover that Heaven is on Earth." --Mark Nepo The Universe holds us and tosses us about, only to hold us again...

The Eternal Ones of the Dream: Selected Poems 1990 - 2010 - Paperback

$22.99

by James Tate (Author)"Tate's poems are meditative, introverted, self-reliant, funny, alarming, strange, difficult, intelligent, and beautifully crafted." --New York Times The Eternal Ones of the Dream is a breathtaking collection of poems from the last two decades of work of one of modern American poetry's major artists, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner James Tate. Tate's remarkable work--filled with dark wit, dry humor, and deceptive simplicity--is considered among the most ac...

The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - Paperback

$39.00

by Homer (Author), Robert Fagles (Translator), Bernard Knox (Introduction by)Gripping listeners and readers for more than 2,700 years, The Iliad is the story of the Trojan War and the rage of Achilles. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. If The Iliad is the world's greatest war story, then The Odyssey is literature's greatest evocation of every man's journey through life. Here again, Fagles has perf...

Heart of a Thousand Emotions - Paperback

$25.99

by Ken Hanson (Author)I got into writing after my father left and decided to write throughout life from good and heartbreaking moments, so this book is really my life through the heart and soul of my words. It is a poem book that also has pictures that I took myself related to the poems themselves. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.13 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: April 24, 2017

Islands of Light: Expressions of Faith of One Man's Journey - Hardcover

$24.79

by Everett Graffeo (Author)Over the years, author Everett Graffeo has discovered a poet buried deep within his spirit. As he jotted down thoughts on scraps of paper, backs of programs, or on pages in the back of his date book, the words that appeared surprised him and satisfied a need at the time. He set them aside-and when he took them up again, they breathed new life into his thoughts. Graffeo now presents a collection of poetry representing not the boast of a man with an unbroken string of...

$15.82

by Ta'shayna Stinson (Author)Poems related to self worth, self esteem, self love, adventures, relationships and healing through traumatic events. Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2024

$15.82

by Allison Carroll (Author)Birdsong is the first published anthology of poetry from Allison Carroll. It contains 20 original poems, some of which were first written a few years ago, and the rest on a sunny day on her backyard patio. Many came about as the result of a writing prompt in the form of a 20day poetry writing challenge issued by Alvira Publishing House, a sister company of BookLeaf. Poems cover a range of topics from agency, to body image issues, anxiety and depression, issues of ra...

$15.82

by Jacinta Secker (Author)Collection of poetry exploring many aspects of womanhood and self discovery. Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.1 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2024

$46.08

by Samantha Manhart (Author)A college girl's story, written in poems, of chronic pain inside and out, of love and loss, of emptiness and isolation, and, of evolution. Read to see how she pursues healing by uncovering the meaning of life and defining her own "religion." Number of Pages: 276 Dimensions: 0.58 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 26, 2024

Bardic Whispers: A Poetic Odyssey - Paperback

$22.18

by J. D. Magic (Author)Readers are beckoned into a mesmerizing exploration of the profound landscapes within the soul and the vast reaches of the universe. Within the pages of this collection, each poem emerges as a whispered revelation-an eloquent testament to the quiet moments of inspiration that permeate the poet's journey. These verses transcend mere compositions; rather, they are ethereal whispers brought forth by the hidden melodies of the heart, the rustling leaves, the celestial balle...

$14.33

by Soli (Author)"Where words come together in fresh combinations and unfaltering questions are asked, CRINGEROTICA finds itself. Through religion, myth, and social commentary, Soli uncovers territory both alluring and new. Clever, odd, and at times quite funny, CRINGEROTICA is wholly unique." -Rose McCoy, author of WHEN THE WORLD DIDN'T END "Grand in scope, scale and style, concerning both the biblical and the humane, this collection from poet Soli explores the contrasting themes of love and ...

$11.88

by Trishanna Marie (Author)About the BookWomen Who Don't Blush is a gritty and colorful collection of poetry that takes readers on a journey through motherhood, conquering heartbreak, and giving voice to the uprise after grief.About the AuthorTrishanna Marie is a poet. A true enthusiast for the written word. She is a social justice advocate, runner, yogi, artist, and extrovert at the core. She adores her family and friends and is a mother to a hilarious, wild-haired little girl. Often cuddled...

$27.85

by 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. The streets will lead you until...

Songs From Another Sun: a BIPOC poetry anthology - Paperback

$20.25

by Andres Sanchez (Introduction by), Sean Felix (Introduction by), Beyond The Veil Press (Author)This poetry anthology contains work by 19 BIPOC artists around the world. At Beyond the Veil Press, we always focus on mental health awareness and this collection was given the prompt: Revolution as Invention. In the vast existence of humanity, each of us overcomes our own personal revolution and evolution as we tap into the true meaning of who we are and where we want to go. "Songs from Another S...

Between the Wolf and the Woman - Paperback

$15.82

by Saswati Sen (Author)This book is a celebration of wild women. The twenty-one poems in this collection encapture women in various stages of their relationship with their wild. Sometimes unaware, entrapped, half-forgotten, numb, scared, and lost, and at other times, intuitive, fierce, bold, a warrior-Goddess, aware of the incredible strength of the wild in her. She is instinctive, primal, unabashed, and glorious, leading the way, hacking away at spent paradigms with the visceral power of her...

Girl in a Moment: 42 Poems for 42 Years - Paperback

$13.48

by Jennifer Marable (Author)Girl in a Moment This book of 42 poems explores the author's love of nature, her observations of small moments, her appreciation of relationships, and her attempts to process the joy, grief, conflict, and calm around us. The writing of poems within spanned decades as the author collected and synthesized stories, and sought to harmonize the chaos of life for her own sake. Here she has decided to share them for the first time. Some are autobiographical, some inspired...

$14.38

by Larissa Canegallo (Author)On My Heart is a love letter composed as a collection of poems. Heartfelt and poignant, each poem expresses facets of falling in love, being in love, and enduring in love. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 13, 2023

$15.82

by Maureen Temple (Author)""This book contains a variety of poems, some funny and some thought provoking. Some are shorter than others but hopefully enjoyable to the reader."" Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.1 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 13, 2023

$15.82

by Elizabeth Akomolafe (Author)This book is a collection of poems that touch on themes of transition, youth, young adulthood, and personal experiences about finding meaning in the ongoing grapple with this thing we call life Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.09 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 13, 2023

$23.02

by Neha A (Author)Over the ten years of my teaching career, I have received an abundance of requests from parents of my students to suggest a book which would evoke students' interest in reading and allow them to enhance their vocabulary. Though I recommended many books, I personally wanted to contribute towards this ideology. Also, it's crucial to imbibe valuable virtues in contemporary children, which are passed on to us by our parents. I have written this book considering all these aspects...