English Poetry Anthology

With Love, Grief and Fury contains love poems, for people and the planet; grief poems brimming with compassion, sharing tears and mourning what was and contemplating what could be; and poems of fire and fury that will kick some ass, tell the truth and inspire change and hope. Over thirty years after she first stormed the UK poetry scene, the trailblazing and award-winning writer Salena Godden has produced her most audacious and definitive collection to date. Like a big sister’s arm around your shoulder, With Love, Grief and Fury is important and nourishing for the soul.

Thirty-six exceptional poems by fourteen outstanding poets including Noemi Villagrana Barragan, Elsha Bohnert, Hans Brinckmann, Helen R. Davis, K. Lauren de Boer, Duandino, Lonner F. Holden, Daniel S. Janik, Kaethe Kauffman, Suzanne Langford, Lucretia Leong, C. P. Little, Leilani Madison and Lady Mariposa

What the World Needs Now is Poems Sweet Poems Anthology, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown and mutually respected writers from across the globe who pen philosophical writings saturated in worldviews relating to: culture, subculture, principles, language, struggle, freedom, equality, inequality and war and peace. It has been said that poetry imitates life, therefore this Anthology gives the reader something of old, something new, something borrowed and ‘sum sho-nuff poetic blues.

One of the many joys of Christmas comes from the traditions associated with it. Best-selling author Caroline Kennedy drew on her own family's traditions to create this charming collection of favorite stories, poems, and writings that celebrate the holiday spirit.

This vibrant, provocative collection from the publishers of the best selling, award-winning When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple is a compelling anthology of poems and short stories through which women candidly reveal their hidden feelings about their bodies. They delve into such compelling topics as budding sexuality, childbirth, physical strength and weakness, menopause, and aging.

Knock, knock, who's there, a true Narcissist Alone in your own world, where only you exist Everyone else is wrong, you must always insist Control is hard to resist, ruling with an iron fist Knock, knock, who's there, a true Narcissist

Thirteen for Halloween series! The first one, Killer Audio! (Attention Horror fans this is for you) When the Killer spoke, she was shocked to hear, the man that killed her friend, was talking in her ear, relaxing to his audio book for years, now brings her to tears, and filled her full of fears!

Once when I was young around the holiday season, I was window gazing for no reason, when I heard a jingle bell sound, and right there on the ground, guess what I found...

This poem is a short but sweet holiday treat!

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

This is a poem: Finding your true self can be a fortunate thing, but if you don't like what you see, it may sting!

Valentine is not only for couples and these are words, I always say Give thanks to the ONES that stay right there with you everyday Tell them you appreciate them by your side, when life goes array They always know exactly what to do, to take the the pain away Let them know you love them and say, "Happy Valentine's Day!"

I cosplay as a bunny and I love it a lot, I like to give hugs and hop around in one spot, but I'm called a dog which is not a bunny, and with my long ears some say it looks funny, but I will be whatever I want to be, even if my ears are not "normal" for me, I like them and so will everyone, you'll see, use imagination and set yourself free.

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of poetry. Each poem in Flourish is a delicate blend of wisdom and warmth, designed to resonate with your inner experiences. Accompanied by breathtaking images of serene natural landscapes, these verses explore the themes of growth, resilience, and emotional healing, providing comfort and insight for those navigating the complexities of mental wellness.

Hundreds of people submitted recordings of Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Roger McGough in an attempt to win a prize: Participation in the recording of this new poetry collection by Christina Hardyment, historian and audiobook reviewer for The Times. This collection covers a wide range of classics by Shakespeare, Keats, Clare, Blake, and others, as well as modern poems by Roger McGough, among others. They are read mainly by the male and female first-prize winners, but also by the runners-up.

Of Poor Billionaires and Rich Paupers is a startlingly funny and fresh fusion of poetry, speeches, musings, warnings and pleadings couched in words that are memorable and well thought-out.

And what if in each universe there reigned other Black woman gods? One million versions of god, and one million saints to watch over us? And what if this Black woman god were placed here on earth? These are just a few of the questions Anastacia-Reneé asks in this daring and mind-bending hybrid collection. Hers is a universe of striking variety—monsters, nontraditional saints, witches, zombies, the couple in the apartment next door, the wise elders from down the block, and gods watching over us all—as well as community and connectedness.

The Fourth Step is a huge literary project recorded to the music of more than forty artists and fifty-one instrumental tracks spanning over five and a half hours. Prose, poetical prose and lyrics combine in an unusual way to tell a story of love that bridges mystical experience and human affection. The borders of love blur, stretch and expand, or contract and enclose, freeing us or enslaving us. They extend from boundless and selfless to personal and narrow, from bliss to sorrow, from joy to pain. They can make us powerful or powerless, limit us or make us limitless.

For students of Middle English, Andrew and Waldron's The Poems of the Pearl Manuscript has been the key edition of the four Pearl poems for over 30 years. With the changing needs of today's students in mind, the editors produced a complete prose translation of the four poems - the best known of which is "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". The near-literal translations are intended to facilitate understanding of the four poems - to lead readers to, rather than away from, the original texts.

In this urgent outpouring of American voices, our poets speak to us as they shelter in place, addressing our collective fear, grief, and hope from eloquent and diverse individual perspectives.