English Poetry Anthology

An eclectic blend from an unknown poet. Writings of the soul, the heart, the mind and body. Created in the moment, molded by the ebb and flow of that unpredictable thing called Life. This short collection covers a variety of emotions, feelings, themes, and topics Includes: the mystery of living, the sublimity of nature, the instability of self, self-purpose, the fragility of the psyche, animal attitudes and behaviors, anthropomorphism, materialism, assonance, consonance, slant rhyme, formal rhyme sequences, metaphorical conceit, self-destruction, earthly wonder, depression, dehumanization, ...

Angels are undeniably associated with religion and more usually Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Often they are seen as supernatural beings, benevolent celestial intermediaries interposed between God, Heaven and humanity. Obviously there are complications, a fact that our classic poets through the centuries, including Alexander Pope, Edmund Spenser, Radclyffe Hall and Hafiz, use as they write verse to explain, to reveal and to help us understand exactly why Angels are so prevalent amongst our thoughts.

My sweet demons do not need a reason to be tough They are patient and wait until the beast has enough Demons One through Ten, love to get a little rough Enter, if you dare, but beware, never call their bluff

End up there if you must, with the Demon in the Dust, this is a fictional poem after the fact when death is intact...

Embark on a profound journey through the pages of “Emberlight: An African Poetry Collection,” where author John Monyjok Maluth delves into the depths of the human condition. This compelling anthology of contemporary poetry draws from the rich cultural tapestry of South Sudan, offering a raw and evocative exploration of life, loss, and legacy. Through his masterful use of language and imagery, Maluth captures the essence of African storytelling, transporting readers to the heart of a continent where death is not merely an end but a powerful force that shapes lives and communities. Each ...

This inspiring collection, edited by Pádraig ó Tuama, presents fifty poems about what it means to be alive in the world today. Each poem is paired with Pádraig's illuminating commentary that offers personal anecdotes and generous insights into the content of the poem. Engaging, accessible and inviting, Poetry Unbound is the perfect companion for everyone who loves poetry and for anyone who wants to go deeper into poetry but doesn't necessarily know how to do so.

THIS IS A POEM: about a holiday cookie, who sees the holiday as a scary time for Gingerbread.

This follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories features familiar Seussian faces and places - including Horton the Elephant, Marco, Mulberry Street, and a Grinch - as well as an introduction by renowned Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen. Seuss fans will learn more about Horton’s integrity, Marco’s amazing imagination, a narrowly avoided disaster on Mullbery Street, and a devious Grinch.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis loved literature, especially poetry. "Once you can express yourself," she wrote, "you can tell the world what you want from it.... All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words." Now Caroline Kennedy shares her mother's favorite poems and the inspiration behind her strong belief in the power of literature.

BREAK THE SILENCE: AN ANTHOLOGY AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is a compilation of poems by 87 International poets who have at some time or the other suffered or witnessed physical, emotional, financial, or other types of abuses in the home, or at the hands of other perpetrators. They have spoken up and risen from the darkness into light. The introduction by Brenda Mohammed, Founder of the Literature Forum How to Write for Success throws some light on how this Anthology was born. The Foreword gives a broad view of the subject. The feature article by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in ...

In this comprehensive anthology, former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion has gathered together exceptional poems from the 14th century through to the present day, creating an extraordinary poetic journey for the listener. From the love poems of Shelley and Keats to the grim war elegies of Owen and Sassoon, there is a poem here for every sentiment, each with something different to offer.

How did the greatest poets in history make the world anew? And what can we learn from the magic, wisdom and humour of their poetry? From the genius of the Ancient Greeks through to the love poetry and metaphysics of the Renaissance, through to the New York poets of the 20th century, this is the ultimate guide to the greatest writers of the human age.

Here are the extraordinary writings of a generation who fought through a war of unprecedented destructive power, and who had to find new voices to express the horror of what they discovered. The great names - Owen, Sassoon - are fully represented, but there are also many poems by lesser-known or unexpected figures, ranging from serving soldiers like Isaac Rosenberg and Richard Aldington to women such as Edith Nesbit and Vera Brittain.

Lyrical Ballads features a selection of poems from Wordsworth and Coleridge's 1798 collaboration, which marked the beginning of the English Romantic poetry movement. In the first episode, we hear Coleridge's "Lewti" and Wordsworth's "The Thorn", while the second episode showcases Coleridge's "The Nightingale" and Wordsworth's "Lucy" poems. In the final episode, we hear Wordsworth's "Lines Written A Few Miles above Tintern Abbey" and Coleridge's ballad, "Love".

Presenting a delightful collection of children's favorite Mother Goose rhymes by Tomie dePaola. Young listeners and their parents will enjoy meeting up with familiar friends, including Old King Cole, Little Bo-Peep, Jack and Jill, and many more in an audiobook that is sure to be a story-hour favorite.

Amora dares explore the way women love each other - the atrophy and healing of the female spirit in response to sexual desire and identity. These thirty-three short stories and poems, crafted with a deliberate delicacy, each capture the candid, private moments of women in love. Together, these stories and the women who inhabit them reveal an illuminating portrait of the sacred female romance, with all its nuances, complexities, burdens, and triumphs revealed.

This wonderful Holiday Sampler of heartwarming stories and poems offers delights from the authors of the Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. The collection transports you from toe tapping, belly chuckling, and heart rending to wheels turning thoughtfulness. Holiday Sampler blankets you with reads to cozy up with in front of a fire and get you in the holiday spirit. The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest gathers together authors from Everett, Washington and the surrounding areas to exchange their expertise on the writing game. We eagerly share with other writers as our ...

In these captivating pages of "Listen Linda presents: The Women of the Waiting Room, Volume 2" , author Jacquiline Cox, known as Listen Linda, takes readers on an extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and divine inspiration. This is the second volume to the #1 Amazon International Best-Seller, Listen Linda presents... The Women of the Waiting Room Anthology.

I wrote these poems when someone said to me “Doreen, just be content it is not yet time for you to prosper”. Another person said to me “my Pastor said an elephant is pregnant for 18 months. So don’t’ rush to want to prosper”. I told the person, I’m not an elephant but a human being. I did not have any source of income, begging for accommodation, food and clothing. I no longer had the luxury of buying myself clothes but wore second hand clothes some were too small or too big. I was told “remember beggars are not choosers”. These poems are not only of my personal life but of...

From the bestselling author of Word Wise and The Happiness Animal. Professions in poetry, 103 jobs in verse; an alternative and at times scathing careers guide.