Kategoria BISAC: Poetry >> American - General

It will allow you an inner reflection of a smile, a sigh, or a thought that you may have misplaced. The writers ability to perceive and project our deepest feelings those we hide and those we wish to share is evident through out this book.Mel Cintrons writing opens you up to a new world of emotions and consciousness and your own involvement and ownership. Have you ever had something to say, but I couldn't find the right words?Was there ever a time when words just didn't do justice to your thoughts or feelings because they were stronger than words? Have you ever wanted to express yourself in a...

Infused with eclectically fresh and wanderlust poetic lines, "From the Igloo Confessional" is a novel of poetry from author/artist Stefan Lowry. Brimming with stark and rich word play, this all new collection conveys dark haunting undertones in a symphony of layers, as each piece beckons with ethereal stories drenched in free verse.

Derived as an idea from the Icelandic sagas, "From the Igloo Confessional" is a surrounding narrative where Adam and Fjola find self discovery while careening through place and time. Come along on an imaginative journey where a "Starry Hour" prevails, a "Fire...

Find some humor, sadness, joy, and everything in between in your life.

The author, Gaurav Patel, brings at least a few of these emotions to anyone who likes to read poetry. "Web of Life" includes the following: Loneliness Depressed Humor Thoughts Happiness

"Web of Life" is just simply everyday reading enjoyment.

Praise For LORD, I HAVE A QUESTION By A.K. Flourish "These poems of faith and frustration document some of our deepest thoughts." Lottie Taylor, Professional Sports Accountant "This is a fine offering of human expression that's true to its humble acknowledgement, and uplifting." Shani Smith, The Rough Side/The Soft Side "From the sketch to the poetry, impressive." Marcus Haskin, How To Eat It The Right Way "Staring inspirational poetry, this debut is a refreshing display of the evident cohesion and passion of today's Black Christian artists." Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza, Plea For Peace

From the first regression to the present day, the poetry within offers you a glance at situations and events far beyond your imagination. Hidden deep within the poetic prose is the truth of our modern day situation and the future that is yet to come.Each poem offers new meaning and understanding to those lucky enough to be enlightened by them.Find yourself and your strength within.

Marcus Peterson, author of "Humble Beginnings," returns with the second installment of his three-part "Humble Beginnings" series. Once again, "Still Humble--Stay on Track" is a collection of poems focusing on the realities of life. Since the release of "Humble Beginnings," he has been blessed with the opportunity to participate in various community functions with the emphasis of helping the common man. Most importantly, Marcus has had the distinct pleasure of participating in many community events, such as the 2004 Sickle Cell Foundation Fundraiser in Dallas, Texas. He welcomed the...

I am, as the seasons, ever changing

And, as the heavens, intemperate

Ever rising and ever setting, as the sun;

That even in sleep I do not rest.

""Perhaps it is good for the soul to stare blankly at itself in the mirror and think of nothing for awhile.""

An eclectic mix of poetry and prose, "Shedding the Dragon's Skin" examines the restorative benefits of exposing your "inner scars" to give rebirth to your spirit.

Subjects like motherhood, God, love, and desire all combine to create a poignant account of how author Celeste DC Simons has struggled to understand herself. Lighthearted at times and deeply introspective at others, this book will cause you to rethink your own life.

Join with Simons in the journey to spiritual...

Love isn't always perfect, and neither is life. Follow this poet's journey through love, life and everything in between. "Green Eyes Open" is a collection of poetry that will grab you by the heart strings and keep your attention until the very last page.

Critical Praise for Okoampa-Ahoofe's Poetry

"Okoampa-Ahoofe...has a profound respect for language and the use of words. His works reflect a very patient craftsman choosing words to express his thought, chiseling and re-chiseling to get to the right meaning, tone, color, etc..."
--Yusef Salaam, "The New York Amsterdam News"

"Mirage" is an eclectic compilation of poems, with a recurrent theme: love.

From the thrill of the first encounters in "You," to the pain of sad endings in "Bittersweet," the poetry of Joyce Kandalaft delves into a deep sea of emotions ranging from the unbridled passion depicted in "As I watch you sleep," to the quite resignation found in "A long goodbye," and from the total surrender of "Butterfly," to the undeniable empowerment of "Resurrection." The raw feelings of "Mirage" finally culminate in the ultimate testament of love found in "If I should go first." "Mirage" will appeal to the...

"My life is many stories, and my journey is a quest that is yet to be fulfilled. I am what you can never be, and what I see is a blur to you. My weakness is my stubbornness, and my strength a powerful God. I was born, formed from the dust that is thrust to the earth.

Being made an ambassador of poetry, the Lord covers me with beauty and finesse that shall last forever. I do not emulate, nor duplicate any person, but emancipate the ideas that exist throughout my soul. I am bold, black, and beautiful."

Full of rich and beautiful imagery, "My Eyes See" explores the often-perplexing...

"Odes to True Love Lost & True Love Found" is a collection of poems for anyone that feels that true love is what relationships are built on. If you have ever found someone and lost them, and you just couldn't find the words you wanted to say or feel, then this is a book for you.

Author E. C. Schneider II has put together these poems which were written from deep within his heart and soul about the feelings for another. The words that are written and the emotions that are shared are as real as they can get.

"Odes to True Love Lost & True Love Found" is a great book to read in front of a...

"An elegant, eloquent journey abroad through verse and photo that makes you want to get your passport out immediately, dig up some cheap plane tickets online, and head for the airport. This is one creative endeavor that proves three heads are better than one."
--Brandon Judell, "New York Theatre Wire"

"This is no mere Jamesian Baedeker in verse form where clumsy and insensitive American sensibility collides with European culture and misses all the grace notes. Nor is it a cold Michelin guide book lacking heart and soul. These poems, filled with the traditional and non-traditional...

"Close Me Eyes" takes you on one of life's journeys through the eyes a man who is black, gay, and moving into the autumn of his life. He goes beyond gender and race. He speaks of sex, lust, love, loss, hurt, pain, forgiveness and discovery.

"I knew I could love himif he would let me inI chased him like a childwho chases the windSometimes he'd wrap around meSometimes he'd get awayLike a child I had to have himand like the wind he'd slip awayI believed that the sun roseto shine light on his faceand for me the sun would setso the moon could do the sameI believed that I would catch himI believed I'd breathe him inI believed just like a childwho chases the wind"

"Back Then Until Now," is a collection of life's memories written in poems. These poems give insight of a farm boy growing up during the Great Depression with four brothers and three sisters. Some poems portray happy memories of farm life while others are of true sibling rivalry. All show firm family ties with deep love and respect for parents. There are poems of lessons learned, as a family works and plays together during hard times. Holidays are well represented throughout the book with Christmas being especially remembered. Farm animals played major rolls in our earning a living. The...

"Step" is a revelation of honesty, vulnerability, and insight into modern woman's struggle with society's pre-conceived notions of self.

"Prairies of Possibilities" is a mid-career survey of the poetic output of a highly versatile writer whose work has been published in more than a dozen countries in four languages. In addition to poetry he has written histories, children's stories and memoirs. He has received local, national, and international awards and recognition for his work, the Robert Hayden Poetry Fellowship among them.

Praise for his poetry has come from, among others, William Stafford, one of America's premier poets of the twentieth century, and fellow Kansan. "I prize your book ("Whispers Shouting Glory"); it...