Kategoria BISAC: Poetry >> American - General

"Humble Beginnings" is a true-life depiction of issues that society must deal with. It offers poems of wisdom and knowledge that will help the reader realize you can overcome any obstacle. It is a great blue print for self-motivation.

Poetry is often more than just words. For man, it is an expression of a creative gift from God. When used for His glory--it is a powerful tool for ministry. When inspired by God, poetry can bring hope, life, peace, joy, and encouragement to the poet and reader alike. Unable to break free from her past, haunted by memories, and incapable of generating any hopes for tomorrow, author Lorraine A. Scarlett-Stanley searched for the "more" that she did not have, and the "more" she felt she did not deserve. Nonetheless, the "more" she searched, the "more" she found. The "more" that she found, the...

In her first volume of work award winning, self-published poet and journalist J. K. Penn makes a stunning and fiercely personal debut.

Honest, refreshing, and cleansing, "Cold Water" is a revealing three-dimensional self-portrait. Composed of diary entries, commentary and poetry J. K. Penn constructs a strong personal statement, allowing for a realistic and heartfelt view of one young woman's fears, despair, hopes, and ultimate redemption.

I feel "Beautiful Memories in Poetry" has a poem for everyone. If you are happy in love, have a strong sense of politics, or have recently lost a loved one you will find a poem here to match the feelings you are currently feeling.

I have tried to poetically describe how some of the events in my life have made me feel. While glancing at an old photograph of my parents I remembered how much in love they were all the years they were together so I fondly wrote the poem, "In a Field of Daisies." Happily, this poem was made into a country and western song in the later part of the 1980's.

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Mel's first poem was written in 1997. That poem opened an unknown floodgate of creative energy that expressed love and caring for his family and friends. It expanded to include commentary on current events and to pose questions and answers on our political, spiritual, technical, sexual and playful state of being.

Mel has lived a unique life, rich in experience. He has overcome adversity, and reflects joy in his poetry. It covers the carefree independence of a child going skinny-dipping with his brothers in a river, to an infantryman carrying a Browning Automatic Rifle chasing Yamashita's...

Are you worried that America might be headed in the wrong direction? Are you concerned that the war on terror might really be a war without end? Are you afraid that John Ashcroft might be watching you from behind that bookshelf? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, skip the trip to Guantanamo and take a look at "Love Song for W."

This handy Haiku summary lets you relive all the exciting developments under our 43rd president, George "W" Bush. Watch in amazement as our homespun, folksy friend

• Steals the American presidency -- live on TV!
• Squanders a $4 trillion surplus...

"Poems and Thoughts," is an accumulation of both poems and thoughts in rhyme form. Some portray happy and loving memories from childhood days, while living on a farm in Nebraska during the Great Depression. In others, you'll find firm family ties, deep respect for nature and pride in our heritage. Holidays and other events are well represented throughout the book. There is a poem for everyone, whether serious, sentimental, funny or sad. There are many pages of reading enjoyment for all.

"Movements" is a collection of poems for the spiritual and the romantic, for within us is both spirit and soul. The essence of our spirituality and sensuality reigns simultaneously on the forefronts of our being.

Such a compilation is like none other, as it is separated into two parts entitled: "Romantic Quarters," and "In His Courts," Together they tell a story of passion, worship, devotion, and peace.

Experience the riveting tale of a woman as she endured a long awaited courtship, the joy she experienced as she walked into a glorious marriage, while encountering the joining of human...

This poetry was written during a difficult time in my (teenage) life: the loss of my first love. We have all lost someone or something dear to us. These poems express the hurt and pain that I felt as I worked to overcome my grief. They helped me, as I hope they will help you, to understand and escape the emptiness and to accept the journey of life.

"Scared to come out" is a compelling collection of poetic expressions by the author who for so long had to fight against everything she believed and everyone she held dear to evolve and accept the person she truly was. Her poems are filled with loathing, despair, passion and confusion.

It focuses on things and experiences that truly touched her heart and guided her along her difficult journey. Helping her to surrender herself to pristine moments. Teaching her have the courage to let go, explore her sensuality, cry, laugh, and cry some more.

"Everyone in the 309, Stand Up Now, and Hear Me Rhyme" is a new collection of poetry that Curt Tagtmeier created in about two months. The absolute force and speed in which this was written became a tour de force. He wanted it to completely blow you away because that is what good poetry does to you. Good poetry will knock you straight on your ass without a second thought and not even think about extending its hand to help you up. There are about 75 poems in this collection, some funny, some serious, some sad, some enlightening, and some may become different things to different people. Please...

"My Poems, My Beliefs," is a poem book and a collection of thoughts in one book. "My Poems" is a reflection of one person's experience as they go through the so called "Golden Years." It is a time that requires a lot of patience and adjustments, sometimes by other people. These poems show the brighter side of aging and most definitely the humorous point of view. There are also poems that all can relate to about our everyday life. "My Beliefs" are just that. They are thoughts, summations and general evaluations on various subjects. Some you may agree with and find merit and some you may not....

"Proof that a man can feel..." Stacey J. McAdoo-"Baring My Soul"

"One of the leading advocates of the poetic renaissance in the black community" -Memphis Vaughn- "Timbooktu.Com

A street-style poetry extravaganza! Walk the enlightening trek with this spoken word collection of poetry, which embraces the heart and mind of a generation. "The First Time I "exposes tragedies and victories through insightful poems of passion and short story, reflecting on the past, and challenging the reader to chase an evasive future. An eyewitness to the trouble's that plague urban society, a champion...

This book is a wild burst of poetic originality that freely acknowledges the even greater originality of poetic giants of the past. Nonetheless, the author uses wit and wisdom, and even false modesty, to poetically expound on a surprising variety of subjects that may well delight, amuse, challenge, and even inspire those who are willing to open themselves to new experiences.

Love is a word with power. We accept love and give love, and with an open heart we share love with our loved ones. Words have meaning and power, let us speak words of love and positive power to heal and sooth our souls.

"This is our Word" lets us know that these words belong to us to share with all. The poem "This is our Word" keeps giving love to you as you give love to all. Come, quench your thirst and go away fulfilled and grow with love

The author shares his love with all through "This is Our Word" as a lamp he shines upon your path.

Also read the author's first book "With...

Teresa Hogan has edited many children's books and poems and has had her poetry published in several anthologies through the American Poets Society, JMW Publishing Company, and Poetry.Com. Now she is pleased to share with you her first compilation of poetry in Life, Love & Song. The author shares her philosophy on the many aspects of life with a creatively empathetic view. In a simple but unique and poetically expressive way, she awakens the beauty of nature, the gift of love, the value of friends and family, the nostalgia of memories, the harshness of reality and the joy of happiness. Through...