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This is a collection of topical and whimsical poems written during the pandemic when the world felt dark and hopeless. These poems not only seek to shed light on the frustration and sadness of this period but also to find heart and humor during a time of social upheaval and great pain. This book is for people who enjoy poetry but long to read pieces that are accessible and entertaining. From the simple joy of buying a new hat to the heartbreak...
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Dear readers and poetry lovers, It is with great emotion and enthusiasm that I share with you my latest work, a deep dive into the universe of words and feelings. This book of poetry is an intimate journey through the nuances of life, where each verse is an echo of the heart, each stanza is a sigh of the soul. Symphony of 100 Poems Synopsis: In these pages, I sought to capture the ephemerality of love, the melancholy of longing, the bravery of hope...
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“My Comrades' Thoughts on Black Lives Matter” is a volume of writings collected from people imprisoned by the U.S. racist state. It is a prisoner-led project produced with the assistance of an outside editor and aims to bring a prisoner's perspective on the Black Lives Matter concept and a much-needed perspective on the Movement for Black Lives in its entirety. Key components of the project focus on the abuse and violence suffered by imprison...
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Did you want a book on sedation?You won't get that hereSedition is not sedationIt is the opposite, in factYou can find the definition of sedition in any dictionaryBut here you'll find not just the definition of sedition, but how to do sedition right 26 pages; 25 poems.
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In America, the two major parties monopolize our political system, but despite this, political independents, 3rd party candidates, and mavericks still press on. Bold political independents, mavericks, and 3rd party candidates refuse to lie down and accept less than God's best. Instead, these political independents, mavericks, and 3rd party candidates fearlessly advance novel and liberating solutions. In the process, they inspire us to live the best...
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How should we think of civil disobedience? Do we have a moral right to disobey unjust laws? Do we have a moral obligation to disobey unjust jaws? How should we perceive those who engage in civil disobedience. This poetry strives to answer these and other questions. 26 pages; 25 poems.
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Open the cover of this book and embark on a poetic journey that captures the impermanence that sculpts our world, the fragile balance between creation and decay. Witness a nursing home that succumbs to nature's embrace, feel the desert sands reclaiming an abandoned town, and explore an estate sale revealing musty rooms filled with orphaned excess. Each poem in this collection is a brushstroke in a carefully painted scene that reminds us that life's...
10) 6 am
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New love is on the horizon in this poetry collection. These feelings are wrongMisleading as usualCrushing at first sightI'm seeing loveThat is supposed to be blindIt's a bluffI can see itThough I still put herIn a poem *Sakari* New Love...
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"I don't know what you want me to do Sasha!" Nina was frantic, she was panicking. "You might wanna get a handle on it or you dead. I can't come clean yo fuckin mess up right now Nina. If yoi go down? You in there, so I suggest you tell yo boyfriend cop to fix it." "H-how did y-" "You're good at keeping shit private but not that damn good, get Karmen in check. Fix it, bwcause if that division of my business crumbles? I'll send Kels to finish you off....
12) Enraptured
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In pre-Civil War America, the small town of Graham, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, lies just north of the Mason Dixon line. There are many secrets surrounding the town's founding, but its mission is clear: to be a haven for citizens of all races.These erotic tales explore the blossoming love of three couples, during a time of upheaval and uncertainty. Meet the men who will risk everything to protect the women they love: The Passionate Protectors.EnrapturedDeputy...
13) Lotus Sync
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Lotus Sync is a window into one practitioner's experience of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism via its collection of poems and is a companion book to Lotus Ink, a sonnet-rich introduction to SGI Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. The SGI is a worldwide value-creation society dedicated to using Buddhism to create world peace through individual happiness.Nichiren Daishonin is a priest in 13th century Japan who discovered the...
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El ruido del tiempo del cineasta argentino Rubén Guzmán compone un conjunto de imágenes, textos, análisis de la poética del autor y guion que nos trae el silencio de la altura de la Puna argentina y de un espacio desconocido de la Patagonia. En esos espacios y en el libro vibran lo ausente y lo que existe. Se invita a lectores y lectoras a detenerse en fotogramas, textos y a través de la visión en las pantallas percibir colores y formas, remisiones...
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Join Sam Keene on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery in this compelling story. From the ashes of the Vietnam War, Sam's life takes an unexpected turn when she's adopted by an American soldier and his wife, who whisk her away to the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Yet, even amidst the vibrant tapestry of New York City, Sam grapples with a lingering question: Who is she really? After college, Sam's quest for identity leads her to the enchanting city...
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"Los ojos que acarician al mirar" de Enrique García Guasco es una cautivadora antología poética que te sumerge en la vibrante vida de Buenos Aires y sus habitantes. Con una prosa lírica y evocadora, Guasco teje imágenes que dan vida a los rincones más íntimos y emblemáticos de la ciudad. Sus versos son como puentes que conectan al lector con las emociones y experiencias únicas que solo Buenos Aires puede ofrecer. Esta obra es una invitación...
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"Letters to the World" deals with religion, relationships, social issues, the environment, and politics. The "poetry" (mostly abstract and not in iambic meter) breaks many grammar and rhyming rules, yet delivers it's message in a spectrum of ways: from subtle metaphor to a wrecking ball.
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Journalist Arionne Nettles believes it is time Black Chicagoans receive the acclaim, the honor, and the acknowledgment of their contributions to American culture and recognition of where they truly came from.
During the Great Migration, more than a half-million Black Americans moved from the South to Chicago, and with them, they brought the blues, amplifying what would be one of the city's greatest musical artforms. In 1958, the iconic Johnson Publishing...
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In "Dulcis Patrias Fecundas," Enrique García Guasco takes readers on a poetic journey that traverses the landscapes of beauty and conflict, exploring the depths of human experience and the resilience of the human spirit. From the bustling streets of Buenos Aires to the war-torn landscapes of Ukraine, Guasco's poetry captures the essence of these diverse worlds with vivid imagery and profound emotion.In the opening verses, Guasco paints a vibrant...
20) Importunity
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Two sensational trials in Southern Rhodesia in 1923 lay bare the evils of settler colonialism. White railwayman Iolo James defends his black domestic servant, Michael, in court against sexual assault charges laid by his wife, Doris. All three will pay a heavy price. Iolo considers himself to be a principled opponent of Empire, embarking on quixotic attempts to right its wrongs. Yet, despite good intentions, he often does much more harm than good to...