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Phyllis Reeves never married. But that didnt mean that she didnt have feelings. Those feelings were inspired by La Nature, motions, LAmour, Les Voyages, and Les Chats. She labors at length in personifying nature around her, showering adoration on her cats, asking the big questions of the universe, yearning to be loved, expressing desires to make her life mean somethingall in seemingly simple poems. They reveal the need to connect with her environment,...
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The Natural World in Poetry is an assortment of nature poems that includes preservation issues, humor, fantasy, love, spirituality, and much more. Whether you enjoy escaping through fantasy or taking issue with plant and animal conservation, there is something enjoyable for you in The Natural World in Poetry. Take your imagination on a delightful journey to fantasy. Enjoy the award-winning poem Running with the Wild, about a young woman's nostalgic...
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Throughout my life, I have written about lifes experiences -- some in the midst of great joy, and others during times of sadness. My inspiration comes, first of all, from God, because even as a very little girl I lived with the knowledge that God loves me and hears and answers prayer. The poems reflect love for my family, and the hope and faith I have in Christ. Family and friends and their milestone events - births, anniversaries, and even deaths...
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HIGH PRAISE This outstanding anthology of English poetry has received acclaim from all quarters, or at least sixths. Here is what the commentators have had to say: This is, to the poetry of the English language, a seuss of an introduce. Dr. Zeus I liked the art most. A sixth grade student who wishes to remain anonymous We have found this book invaluable in its presentation to our young, green students of the poetry of the Earth-English language. The...
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I chose Infinite Love because it touches everyone in our lives, the gender, the race, the nation, and the religious faith. We are all seeking for love, so Infinite Love catches the deepest of our souls and gives us hope to reach and find the true meaning of being loved.
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LEGACY IN WORDS I ponder what I can leave My children when Im gone, For I dont have a lot of money, Nor a great big fancy home. They will have some memories But those will surely fade. What tangible thing can I leave, To remind them of my place. I put some words together Some of them even rhyme They tell of my inner most thoughts And things going on at that time. When the children read this book Of poetry they will see My legacy in words A gift to...
8) Angel Wings
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The poetry herein shows, first and foremost, my own great faith in God in all circumstances. Ive always realized that my life was in Gods hands, but my faith became stronger and more notable at the time these poems began to come into being. In all, the poems reflect my personal journey with God, a reflection of where I have been and where I am now.
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More Misery Than Joy is a warm and witty collection of poetry that reveals the essence of author John Burkes view of the world. Touching and yet humorous, the best introduction to his poetry his own poetic invitation: About The Book Warning! Puritans should stay away, You'll only throw stones my way! What is an artist if not a person who causes people to ponder and impart their impressions even if they are wrong, I wonder? For everyone has an opinion,...
10) Self Reflection
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"Captured." My book is about a teenager that feels God's presence leave his soul and then begins to fight for his spirit to return to his body by willful suffering.
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The book came from thoughts and inspirations that occurred to me when I returned to Canada after separating from my wife and three beloved children. I believe the poems show a progression from utter sadness and despair to acceptance, patience, and hope. Underpinning all the poetry is an unwavering faith in the Almighty Creator, whose designs and miracles cannot always be fully understood. I tried to write, too, about the beauty of nature and humanity...
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Look & See Me is a book about thoughts and feelings experienced at the time through an eighteen-year-old boy growing up in Australia but wishing to be elsewhere. We follow his journey and thoughts to America and home again. And only upon returning to Australia does the author find his love for photography, which enables him to share these thoughts and dreams with others in a more tangible medium. This is both a written and visual journey over the...
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Tick Tock Boom Boom presents an inspirational compilation of poetry by author Michela Wolfe McGhee, exploring life as a poetic journey. This collection takes its title from one of her most beloved poems, in which Tick Tock represents the time on the clock and Boom Boom represents the pounding of heartbeats. Because no one knows how many heartbeats they have left in life, the message that these verses convey is that everyone should make the best and...
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Invincible Horizon was inspired by real life events and fictional revelations, to entertain and educate readers beyond the different perspectives of life within the conceptual walls of our worlds. Also, to revitalize an entertaining twist; a sense of poetic participation to todays essential discourse to such topics as religion, politics and wars, birth and death, love and romance, race, migration and etc. away from the phantasmal observation of 21st...
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Songs of a Melancholy Heart is a book that crosses all borders of race, religion, and sexuality. Tapping into the minds of the reader, implanting deep thoughts of reflection within them, in the decisions that they have made or will make in life. Songs of a Melancholy Heart is not just an ordinary book but an anthem, acting as a microphone for those whose voice cannot echo through a crowded room.
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Focusing on what happiness you have will help to put everything into perspective. Donna Mertz has been recording her observations, feelings, and life lessons in poetry since her creative writing teacher introduced her to the free verse style. At a very early age, Donnas father handed her a camera and she has since spent most of her free time capturing the beauty of Gods creations. Donna was one of the first women in her area to become a professional...
18) A Contra Viento
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NATURALEZA DE LA OBRA LITERARIA Tiene esta obra literaria como primer ingrediente bsico ese irradiante amor, que an en las peores circunstancias es capaz de sublimizar un recuerdo, un anhelo, una ilusin. Como poeta y ser humano de aguda pupila, ha tenido el autor la oportunidad de ver ms all de ese universo diminuto y sombro que le impuso el destino, lo maravilloso de otro mundo, vibrante de luz, que reconforta y agiganta el espritu. El segundo ingrediente...
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Poetic Stories from the Yin and Yang of Life takes its inspiration from daily events that occur in society and life. These poems capture the ups and downs of lifethe positive and negative aspectspresenting a perspective on the yin and yang of everyday living. Author Angellia Moore explores these two opposing forces, contrasting and yet deeply connected at a common place called harmony or balance. Complete with guiding questions at the end of each...
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Rhythms of Our Hearts offers a collection of personal and intimate poems that celebrate life and love. From birth, we learn how to cope with daily milestones and trials; faced with death, we rejoice in the life and love that bind family and friends. Titled with the name of Hoovers father, Rhys, in mind, this compilation of poems reflects upon what life has to offer in both good times and trying times. Most of all, it focuses on the staple of our liveslove....
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