English Poetry

From the Preface: This short, promotional book is meant as a comfort and a “Thank you” for your generosity of supplying the financial support to me by way of its purchase. Your support will continue my efforts in bringing you much more of the same found in these pages as well as fictional adventures. The 41 works of poetry found in this promotional book are drawn from the upcoming book "Life in a Rhyme", as well as other writings of mine from the past. All works herein draw from nature. I hope you enjoy the writings herein and that they bring you comfort, take your mind to nature for a ...

Written from the heart, When Angels Speak of Love is a book of fifty love poems by bell hooks, one our most beloved public intellectuals, and author of over twenty books, including the bestselling All About Love. Poem after poem, hooks challenges our views and experiences with love—tracing the links between seduction and surrender, the intensity of desire, and the anguish of death.

The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!) and well worth the wait. These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance, containing the lion's share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavians, their unique vision of the beginning and end of the world, etc.

In Parkinson’s and Other Denials, Ron Palmer invites readers into a deeply personal journey through the tremors of life—both literal and figurative. This poignant collection of poetry explores the fragility of the human body and the resilience of the human spirit, weaving themes of love, loss, humor, and introspection. With every verse, Palmer balances vulnerability with hope, crafting a tribute to perseverance in the face of life’s uncertainties.

When Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017―rendering the ancient poem in contemporary language that was “fresh, unpretentious and lean” (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)―critics lauded it as “a revelation” (Susan Chira, New York Times) and “a cultural landmark” (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer’s other great epic―the most revered war poem of all time.

I wanted my BFF’s hot brother to be my first... And my best friend’s brother became my first… just like I wanted, but he would come into my life later… for another first… a visit from a stranger that leads to an unexpected threesome Years later I met up with him with a stranger, his best friend, and that led to another first: My First Threesome! By then, I was with Paul, and things were complicated in a whole new way… Full version of the story published in its entirety for the first time. Includes: First Time… Untouched… Threesome… MFM...Oral… Backdoor… More!

Anikwa and James, 12 years old in 1812, spend their days fishing, trapping, and exploring together in the forests of the Indiana Territory. To Anikwa and his family, members of the Miami tribe, this land has been home for centuries. As traders, James' family has ties to the Miami community as well as to the American soldiers in the fort. Now tensions are rising - the British and American armies prepare to meet at Fort Wayne for a crucial battle, and Native Americans from surrounding tribes gather in Kekionga to protect their homeland.

Part of the #TwentyIn2020 collection for Black British writing, In Her Voice is an anthology that celebrates five poetry collections. This includes Locating Strongwoman by Tolu Agbelusi, Where the Memory Was by Hibaq Osman, Jamakespeare by Brenda Garrick, The First Collection by Sarah Lipton-Sidibeh and On Reflection by Adjoa Wiredu.

Ink Addict: Book of Poems, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, are emotional verses creatively written; talk about the phrase “Monkeys on your back,” this book keeps her readers on their toes for fear of missing the chain-supply and demand of her hooked poetic body of words and works. Author Drummond-Brown hears the evil of the 21st century, sees the evil and is unafraid to address ‘IT’ and write about ‘IT’. The poignant yet tender poems are moaned and birthed from a heartfelt place deep within the authors mind’s eye like nobody’s business. Drummond-Brown’s solemn voice is ...

"It seems my heart is made of tissue paper; I wish the world would handle it more delicately." —Richelle E. Goodrich A collection of original poetry by American novelist, poet, & illustrator, Richelle E. Goodrich. Each chapter in this book touches on a specific emotional experience that affects the human heart within a lifetime. For example, the first chapter, titled TO LOVE, includes twelve poems that express aspects of love. Another chapter, titled TO LOATHE, includes poetry touching on life’s harsher challenges. The literary works in this book were written in a variety of poetic ...

Whispers of the Soul: A Collection of Spiritual Poems for Meditation is poetry (reflective thoughts) that is the culmination of Connie H. Deutsch's life's work, which has involved helping people from all walks of life deal with destructive behavior patterns and to achieve peace and happiness on a soul level. These reflections are uplifting, inspirational and thought-provoking. There is an appendix which details the meanings of each reflection that touches on a myriad of issues from relationships, parents, children, friendships, to emotional areas such as fear, jealousy, anger, love and joy....

Groundbreaking, Eye-Opening, Soul-Searching Gravity, thermodynamics, biology, psychology…these are topics we usually study in a classroom or learn about from a textbook. But with his inimitable ability to transcend the standard framework of science, author Ronnie Lee once again creates an alchemy of words to bring a new level of understanding to classical and quantum physics, as well as other important scientific subjects. The Genesis of Science is a continuation of Ronnie’s search for scientific truths and laws, expressed as poetry that will gift you with deeper knowledge. Expand your ...

Poems of Inspiration By Dr. Monique Rodgers Dive into a world of hope, resilience, and empowerment with Poems of Inspiration by Dr. Monique Rodgers. This captivating collection weaves heartfelt words and modern wisdom to uplift your spirit and ignite your soul. With a blend of profound reflections and relatable themes, Dr. Rodgers speaks to the struggles and triumphs of life, celebrating faith, perseverance, and the beauty of the human journey. Each poem is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is strength, purpose, and light within us all. Whether you’re seeking motivation...

These are the early letters, poems, ideas, thoughts of a writer in the very beginning. Figuring out life, attempting to make sense of the people around, and the environment which surrounds. There are love poems, ideas, thoughts, attempts at rhyming. Clearly the very start of a career, for a young twenty something who eventually turned into a serious writer. One can be inspired to start writing, from seeing the very early attempts for a person to be understood, while figuring the world out. Journal writing at its finest, but this is no Dear Diary. Many innocent feelings and a lot of emotion....

In poyums, Len Pennie has created a collection that is as approachable as it is affecting; whether she's writing letters to her younger self, advocating for women's rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship, Len's voice is bold, unashamedly frank and unmistakeably hers. She consciously fuses Scots into her poetry, cleverly ensuring that it is accessible to speakers of both languages.

At last - here from the team behind the beloved international best seller comes a companion to Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. All of our favorite trucks are back on the construction site - this time with a focus on team-building, friendship, and working together to make a big task seem small!

You Better Be Lightning ranges from close examination of the deeply personal to the vastness of the world, exploring the expansiveness of the human experience from love to illness, from space to climate change, and so much more in between.

In recent years, our poetic landscape has evolved in profound and exciting ways. So has our planet. Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limon, this book challenges what we think we know about "nature poetry," illuminating the myriad ways our landscapes—both literal and literary—are changing. You Are Here features fifty previously unpublished poems from some of the nation's most accomplished poets, including Joy Harjo, Diane Seuss, Rigoberto González, Jericho Brown, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Paul Tran, and more.

Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth-birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules - like "no making waves", "avoid eating in public", and "don't move so fast that your body jiggles". And she's found her safe space - her swimming pool - where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. It's also where she can get away from her mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie's weight will motivate her to diet.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot system ChatGPT was launched on November 30, 2022, by San Francisco–based OpenAI, also the creator of DALL·E 2 and Whisper AI. It was an overnight sensation as people found that it could pass tests, create homework essays, and manage a complex conversation. Many people suddenly realized that AI had passed a tipping point. But many others still don't understand what it can do or why this new AI system is so exciting. Technology analyst and writer Mark Hillary asked ChatGPT to create a poem about his daughter Olivia in the style of ee cummings. He ...