Memoir Poetry

Short stories about life’s humorous, happy, and dark moments. Some of the stories from my years in nursing, Steve's clumsiness, and my cooking disasters might make you spit out your coffee laughing. The stories of my pets will put a warm smile on your face, and the stories about life's darker moments might make you wipe a tear or two.

This contemporary poetry book outlines the journey the author took to find her true love - self-love. This memoir is candid and transparent. The author covers all relationships including the loss of her mom and her daddy issues.

Take an unforgettable journey from the Cold War USSR to Savery, Wyoming, from the mountains of Tuscany to the peak of Yosemite's Half Dome, from the Canadian wilderness to the beaches of Normandy.

Short Stuff is a compilation of both narrative and poetic forms. I have always loved writing, but it took some jolts from my life journey to lead to more introspection and more freedom to hone these writings into some publishable form.

The final work from Leonard Cohen, Canada's most celebrated poet and an artist whose audience spans generations and whose work is known and loved throughout the world.

Crystal Life Shining Bright is another work of spoken words written by S.L. Worthen A.A.S. with current life content that starts with a true look into the effects of crystals on life as its opening topic. It begins with a spin that makes you stop and think again. The power of crystals was on the earth before man.

Into the Goddesslands (1993-1995) is the first book of the Goddesslands Trilogy, a composite of vignettes, journal entries, poems, and dialogues with inner voices - the personal myth of Pamé La Calmette.

No Apologies is the inappropriate joke at dinner, the drunk uncle in the room shouting obscenities, and the ugly truth no one talks about in polite company. Part poetry, part fiction, part memoir, and all honesty, No Apologies is a compelling slice of human experience in all of its crass, hopeful, sincere, and tender glory. And it says it...with no apologies.

Recently, Forbes magazine named John Lennon the ultimate, all time, iconic rockstar for the ages. While that’s certainly true, John was even more than that: a dedicated peace politician, philosopher, early women’s advocate, proponent of yogic meditation, Hare Krishna and Eastern philosophy, as well as his well known anti-war efforts and timeless inspirational music. Here is a man who made his brief life count!

This is an amazing anthology and tribute to Mommas. Each author shared their heart and soul. "A Momma's Heart" is a heartwarming celebration of motherhood in all its forms. Through touching stories, personal reflections, and heartfelt memories, this book delves into the deep bond between mothers and their children. Whether it's the wisdom passed down through generations, the sacrifices made behind the scenes, or the quiet moments of love, "A Momma's Heart" captures the essence of what it means to be a mother. With stories from different walks of life, this book honors the strength, ...

As an aspiring novelist in his early twenties, Cory Leadbeater was presented with an opportunity to work for a well-known writer whose identity was kept confidential. Since the tumultuous days of childhood, Cory had sought refuge from the rougher parts of life in the pages of books. Suddenly, he found himself the personal assistant to a titan of literature: Joan Didion. In hypnotic prose that pulses with life and longing, The Uptown Local explores the fault lines of class, family, loss, and creativity.

Dan Erickson, writer of erotic m4m fiction and commentator of American culture, collects his commentaries and poetic works in one volume for the first time. This car has no air bags! Welcome to Dan Erickson's brazen view into the strengths and nonsense of masculine life and lust.

Emily came to Los Angeles, like everyone else, with a hope and a dream. She left Los Angeles 15 years later with a new husband and two beautiful children, and headed to Boise, Idaho. The contents of this audiobook are glimpses into what transpired in the in-between time. From her first apartment in Beverly Hills, to her rented room in West Hollywood and finally her bungalow apartment on Ridgeley Drive, when she met her love and began a new life.

As a fan of mainstream singer and songwriter music, I have become an expert in the dualistic creative process and passion involved in art.

Looking back is often like looking in a mirror - all the imperfections are obvious. This is the journey of how two women look back saw their past reflections and use them to do good. How they managed to smooth out the path ahead. How they reconcile themselves with who they are and who they will be. Every path has a crossroad and finding the peace to be satisfied with the choices is part of every journey.

Whether galloping wild in the Jamaican countryside; clinging to the dependable love of a mother and grandparents; celebrating the history, people, and language of Jamaica; or imparting a lifetime of wisdom, A Simple Smile’s narrative imagery draws listeners into Dorothy Mahfood’s inspiring life of tender confidence.

Will Massey let fate guide him in his life's journey, had misfortune change his charted course, and took opportunities as they presented themselves, all the while upholding the morals and values he learned as a child. Inspired by a sense of adventure, he recorded many of his life's experiences in prose and poetry with humour and a respect for others. When Bill Massey was old enough, he began a remarkable journey with his grandfather.

This audiobook contains prayers and thoughts that I’ve had throughout my life, and which I think address most of the situations that we go through during our everyday lives. Listen to poems such as “The Hell-Bound Train”, “Easier Done Than Said”, and “The Corner Stone”. Sharing some visions and dreams I’ve had throughout my life, these poems also contain some observations about the stages we go through during our lifespan, some humorous and some serious.

Although Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is known mainly for his tales of the macabre and the supernatural, and is an acknowledged master of those genres, he thought of himself primarily as a poet. Here is a collection of over 30 of his poems, including two of the best known: "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee".

Why I Was Late fuses text with performance, bringing a transmasculine wisdom, humor, and experience to bear upon tailgates, spaceships, and wrestling rings. Fierce, tender, convention re-inventing—Petch works hard. And whether it’s as a film union lighting technician, a hospital bed allocator, a Toronto hot dog vendor, or a performer/player of the musical saw, the work is survival. Heroes are found in unexpected places, elevated by both large and small gestures of kindness, accountability and acceptance.