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Poetry from the Heart unveils a poignant tapestry of themes and emotions. Drawing inspiration from the pulse of modern life to timeless reflections of wisdom, each verse resonates with the soul's journey. Dive deep into the turbulent waters of war and death, then find solace in the comforting purrs of Mili, the cat.
These verses encapsulate not just the melancholic phases of life but also moments of sheer joy and optimism. Intimately connected to...
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Simple Exercises is a deeply personal collection of poems by Czech-born Australian poet Josef A Tomáš. Spanning over 40 years of the poet's life, from his early days as a refugee in Australia to his later years, these emotive poems capture singular moments and reflect on universal themes of love, loss, belonging, death, and the divine.
Many of the poems originated on Tomáš' daily train journeys, observing his fellow passengers and translating...
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We need lights in our lives to continue living and have a good time. Lights can be in the form of contentment, which can be derived from a real love or a happy life. Searching for Lights is a book of poems and short stories that will take you on a journey of discovering different kinds of love: soothing love, secret love, unspoken love, and real love. In this book, you are going to see how life is rich in both happiness and sadness, regrets and hopes....
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The inspiration for writing poetry came from Sybil's fathers' story, which he wrote after her mother passed. Having left home at 13 she knew very little about her parents and initially was so enthralled with his story that she believed it would make a great book, but as she started to write found that writing in verse flowed much easier. Her siblings were also grateful for the writing of this first poem as they also had no idea of the early part of...
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Anisa John-Kocun's inaugural work, Humility and Obedience, invites readers on a profound spiritual odyssey to discover the awe and majesty of the Most High God, the Creator. In her book, Anisa distils a wealth of spiritual wisdom, sharing transformative insights and personal narratives that resonate deeply, stirring the soul towards greater divine understanding.
This book transcends the boundaries of conventional religious texts, offering an introspective...
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Quietly reflective, the beautifully written poems in this slim volume offer a welcome respite from the noisy insistence of modern life. The language, now simple and direct, now rich in associations, double-meanings, and imagery, has its own natural rhythm and appeal regardless of subject and rhyme. Intriguing, absorbing, thought-provoking, the poems are innovative and fresh and the intensity of the verses in places will undoubtedly strike a chord...
10) At the Blue Door
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After penning his previous collection The Lane and Other Poems, Wilson remains ensconced in his Hocking Place residence – known locally as 'the Lane' – while compiling this new selection. Though soon he will graduate from this phase of life, the Lane has proven a fecund wellspring of experiences and inspiration. Wilson is not yet ready to depart from this creative oasis. As he explains: 'One guy we knew well once told me, 'I do like to drink at...
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This book is a journey through subliminal thought,
A narrative of time where no fear is sought,
Tales that spill love over page from pen,
From this Kintsugi heart I'd not condemn,
Rambling travels along winding trails,
Meandering brooks sing, chanting prevail,
Holding out hostage for hands that do harm,
Faith centred hearts erupting with charm
Blood pours from the veins of my devoted nib,
While scholars lead verses of taunt and squib,
Let...
12) Caprice
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Embark on a whimsical journey through the myriad facets of memory in Caprice, where each page is an invitation to relive joys and pleasures, often overlooked or cast aside in the rush of the mundane. Amidst the storms and diatribes of the present, let's ascend towards a realm where reflections blossom into a vibrant tapestry of experiences. Cast aside inhibitions, embrace fate's whimsical tune, and traverse through this kaleidoscopic memoir that urges...
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A collection of verse inspired by the style of John Cooper Clarke, the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry.' The verse is mostly commentary on current social issues, attitudes and mores addressed in a sardonic and hopefully amusing manner.
Ideally, the verse should be read to a club or pub audience in a rapid manner and in a Manchester accent. The author has a bash at establishment figures, 'celebrities,' and 'political correctness,' and other current topics....
14) Love and Shadows
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Love and Shadows is a collection of insightful and compelling poetic pieces that grasps the raw chasms of human emotions. This collection has been written by a young woman who has trodden the path of spiritual awakening and is inviting you to follow her into the process of self-healing. She shares bits and pieces of what she has learned about love, hope, freedom, sorrow, despair, bravery, resilience, and beauty. Her pieces are a unique blend of both...
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Throughout life, many grapple with the overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, and the disquieting sensation of losing oneself. Many yearn for a beacon, a guiding light to reignite the dwindling ember within. This book offers tales woven with poetic intricacy, waiting for your discernment and reflection. Designed to help you navigate life's challenging waves, it shares narratives of love, addiction, and resilience – lessons crafted for every...
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Revelling in the use of colours, seasons and much more to touch upon women's unsung attributes and giving voice for their sufferings, this book speaks of the centrality of women in a just society. In addition, it also touches on the roles of children, of politics, and the environment in such a society.
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For millennia, people have taken to detailing life's victories and downfalls in a poetic way, be they humorous or tragic.
This book is a collection of glimpses of times past, and present day.
But the book's intention is primarily to inspire and entertain, which, in the final analysis, is what poetry is intended to do.
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Is it okay to be pathetic and poetic?
Pathetic & Poetic is an exclusive collection of fifty-five poems exploring what it means to be an adult. The collection tries blending the immature nature of still being young and trying hard to be cool with the harsh reality that it is maybe time to stop being pathetic and start to grow up. The poems pose some interesting and philosophical questions whilst still being utterly ridiculous.
Each poem tells a thought-provoking...
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E.M. Sol's debut collection, Museum of Reflections, unfolds a tender exploration of love, loss, and longing under the celestial watch of the moon and stars. Poems like 'Stargazing', where the cosmos becomes a backdrop for personal reflection, and 'Dreaming', which offer a glimpse into the realms of what could be, blur the lines between reality and desire. Through this delicate poetry, Sol navigates the intricate dance of human emotion with the universe...
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At 3.00 a.m. on 18th July, 2014, Mal Garrett and his wife Liz were awakened in Paris by a phone call with the sort of news no one ever wishes to receive: Liz's sister Jill and Jill's husband Roger, from whom they had parted only two days before after a delightful river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, had been on their way home to Australia on flight MH17, when it was blasted out of the skies over Ukraine.
In the days, months, and years ahead,...
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