I know it's not that popular anymore; I know I may be shown the door, But I submit this book of poetry For the whole world to see. I am a very simple man; I try to do the best that I can. My skill level is not that high; I do what I do to get by. We all try to change the world; Sometimes we don't know where we're hurled. But wherever that place will be; No one can take these words away from me. We live in an age that is very fast-paced; We all need to slow down-yes, the whole human race. If this book can help you change your mind, Then the rest of the world won't be far behind. Poems of love...

Karen Drake's Please Be Quiet humorously examines the most negative aspect of apartment life -- noisy neighbors. In this children's story, Herman is plagued each night by neighbors who sing, dance, cry and bark. Despite Herman's polite requests for quiet, the disturbances persist until Herman gives his neighbors a taste of their own medicine. This book teaches compromise and respect for mutual space. The simple vocabulary and sentence structure emphasizes directions and sound words. An added touch is the vivid illustrations by Aaron C. Jones.

Aaron Jones began writing lyrical poetry in the late 1980s. He was inspired by his brother Eddie's band to compose his poems in the form of songs. The title of this poetry collection, " Lyrics in Search of Music," was inspired by the fact that Eddie could not write music to words already written. Jones hopes that by offering up his collection, at least one of his poems will have life breathed into it-finally pairing his poetry with the right music. This is his fondest dream. " But Not If You Depart You say you have no reason to live But can you tell me why Why, you think, you have no more to...