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Progressions of Power | by David Michael Hoskins April 15, 2011 | $4.99 | 17893 words | Sample 20% |
| The Far Traveler's Log is a collection of poems presented in three books: The Epistles of Kurata, The Touch of Love, and Progressions of Power. The Epistles tell the story of a seeker as he awakens from Sleep. The Touch of Love explores the verdant landscape of the variations of love. Progressions of Power is a fictional story of the challenges our hero Kurata overcomes in the quest for Power. | |||||
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Poems of Faith and Love | by Dorothy (Mrs. Belden) Legge April 13, 2011 | $2.99 | 13024 words | Sample 20% |
| Nearly one hundred poems of faith, reason and love told with humor and unwavering belief, Mrs. Legge's poetry is part of a collection over seventy years in the making. These pages are filled with beautiful descriptions of devotion to family, friends and her Redeemer. | |||||
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I'm Here By You | by Animesh Dey April 06, 2011 | $1.29 | 4279 words | Sample 25% |
| Respected Readers, Firstly my one big salutation.Yes, I stepped here again one more time with one new poem. It about someone we love most and about that someone I lost her to the time and wishing you not. Yes like you, I still love one, can think for her and still I remembering her. Make your love always sacred. | |||||
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Life, Love, Hopes, Dreams and everything else... throught the eyes of a 20 year old | by Maryna Moolman April 01, 2011 | $1.99 | 8161 words | Sample 5% |
| This poetry book is about making people realize that at the age of only 20, numerous things goes through your mind, that being wise does not only belong to older people but that wisdom is gained by experiences. It is about pointing out the fact that the heart at not matter what age, only opens to the heart that opens in return. | |||||
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The Touch of Love | by David Michael Hoskins April 01, 2011 | $4.99 | 7178 words | Sample 20% |
| The Far Traveler's Log is a collection of poems presented in three books: The Epistles of Kurata, The Touch of Love, and Progressions of Power. The Epistles tell the story of a seeker as he awakens from Sleep. The Touch of Love explores the verdant landscape of the variations of love. Progressions of Power is a fictional story of the challenges our hero Kurata overcomes in the quest for Power. | |||||
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The Epistles of Kurata | by David Michael Hoskins April 01, 2011 | $4.99 | 15494 words | Sample 20% |
| The Far Traveler's Log is a collection of poems presented in three books: The Epistles of Kurata, The Touch of Love, and Progressions of Power. The Epistles tell the story of a seeker as he awakens from Sleep. The Touch of Love explores the verdant landscape of the variations of love. Progressions of Power is a fictional story of the challenges our hero Kurata overcomes in the quest for Power. | |||||
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Hombresol | by Osvaldo Risso Perondi March 30, 2011 | $2.80 | 2486 words | |
| Con la muerte de Jesús, el hombre ha vivido crucificado, ya casi por dos mil años. Me pareció propicia la frase de Antonio Porchia para elaborar éste trabajo literario que hoy ofrezco al lector, para su lectura y quizá posterior reflexión. | |||||
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Prodigal: Variations | by Ed Madden March 28, 2011 | $4.99 | 7104 words | Sample 10% |
| The poems in Ed Madden's second book, Prodigal: Variations, explore relations between men — fathers, sons, brothers, lovers — as well as questions of home and exile, memory and longing, and the promises and compromises of any return. | |||||
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Poems of Inspiration and Love | by Catherine A. MacKenzie March 27, 2011 | $0.99 | 4644 words | Sample 10% |
| This is a collection of 38 easy-to-read inspirational and spiritual poems. Some are one-verse poems; some are longer. They would be enjoyed by believers and non-believers. | |||||
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61 Favorite Poems | by Chrystine Julian March 24, 2011 | $3.99 | 4674 words | Sample 30% |
| This is a collection of favorite poems gleaned from my previously published works. For my fans, I think this is a quick and simple way to access your favorites. For new readers of my work I am hopeful this will be a doorway into the realms of ecstasy, passion, spirit and social consciousness which are the watermarks in my writing. | |||||
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This | by Mark McCann March 16, 2011 | $0.99 | 1219 words | Sample 30% |
| If it is the thought that counts; these are rough notes to the perfect love letter. | |||||
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At The End of My Pencil | by Holly Stokes March 16, 2011 | $1.99 | 7599 words | Sample 10% |
| A collection of spiritual and poetic prose. Over the years I have used poetry as a way of voicing my thoughts, my fears, my hopes, my dreams, my love and my pain. | |||||
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Serendiptiy's Sting | by A.C. Ping March 06, 2011 | $2.99 | 62906 words | Sample 20% |
| Imagine if you woke up from a coma with no memory of the last 20 years? Imagine your mind is reset to when you were 18. Would you be able to reconcile where you are now? Serendipity's Sting is a tale of discovery. A man's quest to find himself and to uncover what happened to his dreams. Beginning in London this book takes us on a journey of self discovery and enlightenment. | |||||
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The Semi-lucid Ponderings of an Insane Primate as written down by Charles Butt | by Charles Butt March 04, 2011 | $0.99 | 10008 words | Sample 50% |
| Questions,answers?,thought provoking thoughts, philosophy,theology,science and more. Words of sense and senseless words and a few words of nonsense, Inspired words and words of inspiration, poems | |||||
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Meditations on Frank Lloyd Wright and Lakeside Meditations | by Charles Rossiter Feb. 26, 2011 | $1.00 | 1101 words | Sample 15% |
| These Meditations are exactly what the word implies, brief poetic statements that encourage contemplation. | |||||
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Poems of The Second Coming | by Ian Robert Crawford Feb. 24, 2011 | $6.99 | 11155 words | Sample 20% |
| Australian Bush Poetry with a 'New Age' bent. Insightful renditions about the coming of the new awareness. | |||||
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MY UNDEFINED ANGEL | by Animesh Dey Feb. 19, 2011 | $1.29 | 3667 words | Sample 20% |
| Respected Readers, Firstly, I am a human being like you, but I am not a poet. I like to write poems. Again I stepped here with one new poem “MY UNDEFINED ANGELâ€. A life is less to define her, a life is undefined to define her, I felt here to define her but you can try to define. | |||||
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Deal Thy Death | by Sanju Paul Feb. 14, 2011 | $0.99 | 391 words | Sample 10% |
| Seven pages of how did I deal with my death...........! My journey to the world of Death, the world from where I could never come back..........! Why go for a huge big text and waste time when few words in few minutes say it all........! | |||||
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Just Come | by Arash Bahman Feb. 12, 2011 | Free! | 971 words | Read a sample |
| A short story about a woman and son attending a Rumi poetry reading. | |||||
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The Tears Fall | by Arash Bahman Feb. 12, 2011 | Free! | 782 words | Read a sample |
| A poem describing a woman and her children as they fight to find their way through the storms that weave into daily life. | |||||
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I Believe | by Arash Bahman Feb. 12, 2011 | Free! | 795 words | Read a sample |
| "I believe," sometimes also called "This I believe," is an inspirational poem discussing the journey through life and the insight, personal growth, and wisdoms attained through that journey. | |||||
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My Dream Book, for dad | by Lisa Trusiani Feb. 03, 2011 | $0.99 | 213 words | Sample 70% |
| My Dream Book is perfect bedtime reading. All tucked in, a young child anticipates the dreams that may appear that night. Past dreams, illustrated by William Grant Parker and James Grayson Parker, are presented as evocative and primitive children's artwork. May be used to talk to children about nighttime fears, dreams, and specific dreams a child may wish to share through drawing or conversation. | |||||
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My Dream Book, for grandpa | by Lisa Trusiani Feb. 03, 2011 | $0.99 | 213 words | Sample 70% |
| My Dream Book is perfect bedtime reading. All tucked in, a young child anticipates the dreams that may appear that night. Past dreams, illustrated by William Grant Parker and James Grayson Parker, are presented as evocative and primitive children's artwork. May be used to talk to children about nighttime fears, dreams, and specific dreams a child may wish to share through drawing or conversation. | |||||
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My Dream Book, for grandma | by Lisa Trusiani Feb. 03, 2011 | $0.99 | 213 words | Sample 70% |
| My Dream Book is perfect bedtime reading. All tucked in, a young child anticipates the dreams that may appear that night. Past dreams, illustrated by William Grant Parker and James Grayson Parker, are presented as evocative and primitive children's artwork. May be used to talk to children about nighttime fears, dreams, and specific dreams a child may wish to share through drawing or conversation. | |||||
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My Dream Book, for mom | by Lisa Trusiani Feb. 03, 2011 | $0.99 | 213 words | Sample 70% |
| My Dream Book is perfect bedtime reading. All tucked in, a young child anticipates the dreams that may appear that night. Past dreams, illustrated by William Grant Parker and James Grayson Parker, are presented as evocative and primitive children's artwork. May be used to talk to children about nighttime fears, dreams, and specific dreams a child may wish to share through drawing or conversation. | |||||
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Poetry for the Soul | by David Barron Jan. 22, 2011 | $2.99 | 3734 words | Sample 20% |
| A Book of Poems to get one through Life, and to bring solace to the troubled soul. | |||||
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Lessons in Nature, Volume 3 of 3 | by David Y Bevington Jan. 12, 2011 | $4.00 | 4701 words | Sample 20% |
| Lessons from Nature, Vol.3 of 3 is the third in a series of poetry books on nature, with poems about plants, flowers, skies, trees, birds, bugs, etc. The author has been writing for 25 years and loves observing what happens in nature. If you enjoy reading nature poetry, you will enjoy this book. | |||||
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Lessons from Nature, Volume 2 of 3 | by David Y Bevington Jan. 12, 2011 | $4.00 | 4855 words | Sample 20% |
| Lessons from Nature, Vol.2 of 3 is the second in a series of three books on nature. You will enjoy the poems about trees, flowers, skies, insects, etc. The author has been observing nature all his life and many of the poems are from his reading, and his daily observations. | |||||
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Strength For the Day | by David Y Bevington Jan. 11, 2011 | $4.00 | 8015 words | Sample 20% |
| "Strength For the Day" is a book of inspirational poetry written from a Christian perspective. There are so many ways to express yourself in poetry. For me, rhyming poetry with a good cadence speaks to the heart. My poetry is didactic, that is each poem has a truth or idea I want to communicate to others. Other e books by David Yohe Bevington are listed on Smashwords.com. | |||||
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Poetry with God's Help | by Kenney Young Jan. 11, 2011 | $1.99 | 11068 words | Sample 20% |
| These poems are little segments of daily prayer & meditation...I ask God for a couple of words to set the tone of the poem & that He help me put the sentences together...The I relax & write down the first 2 words that come to mind. | |||||
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God/he | by Andrew Kooman Jan. 04, 2011 | $9.99 | 3682 words | Sample 15% |
| A collection of vivid, image-based poems, God/he is both love song and shouting match, a struggle between human and Divine. Through the collection /he faces the agony and insanity of existence head on as /he starts to become more unfamiliar with the God /he thinks /he knows so well, a God who is slippery as a fish, a trickster and green-thumb, a bloodhound on the hunt. | |||||
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Psalm & Selah | by Mark Bennion Dec. 29, 2010 | $2.99 | 13855 words | Sample 20% |
| These largely first-person narrative poems imaginatively and sympathetically get inside the minds of the people who lived the scriptures: Abish, Sam, one of the sons of Helaman, Chemish, Gadianton, and many, many more. | |||||
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Connecting with Creation | by Mary Pat Nally Dec. 18, 2010 | $5.00 | 9971 words | Sample 40% |
| Connecting with Creation is a work of poetry that was written as an expression of love to serve as a guide for spiritual beings living in a human world. | |||||
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One Single Blue Rose | by Marie Montgomery Dec. 18, 2010 | $2.99 | 4318 words | Sample 1% |
| Very Artistic Secular and Christian Poetry | |||||
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Reassurance: Treasured Christian Poems | by Dorris Smith Dec. 06, 2010 | $2.99 | 6688 words | Sample 20% |
| A faith-based collection of inspriational poetry, this lyrical, heartfelt compilation is suitable for all ages. Readers will enjoy the meter and Biblical rhyme of these delightfully soothing poems that celebrate God's love. | |||||
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Poems, Prayers, Protests And Stories | by Alice Ouellette Dec. 01, 2010 | $2.99 | 8118 words | Sample 50% |
| Author's Notes A wide range of subjects are covered in this collection of contemporary poems. I have tried to express my desire for world peace in "On Foreign Soil", caring for wildlife and animals in "The Hunter", the environment in "Mr. Tree" and for my fellow human beings in "The Land Of Competition" and "On Foreign Soil". "Band Together" expresses the idea of a brotherhood of all races... | |||||
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EREDIENS - Digbundel vir kerkgangers | by Pieter Labuschagne Nov. 22, 2010 | $4.99 | 3639 words | Sample 20% |
| Digwerk oor die verloop and ervaring gedurende 'n erediens in die NG Kerk in Suid Afrika - Poetry relating to the experience during a church service in South Africa | |||||
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For God, for Love, for Country, and for You (The Storytellers) | by Jeffrey Perry Nov. 20, 2010 | $3.99 | 14851 words | Sample 10% |
| A book of Poetry "The Storytellers" is about the child in all of us.“Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God…†(Luke 18:16) If we are ever to hear the call of the Father, we must first learn to listen, even when we do not understand that it is He or She. We must learn how to hear the truth! | |||||
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Panoramic Insight | by Tze Hui Lee Nov. 10, 2010 | $4.00 | 10448 words | Sample 8% |
| It is a compilation of works on the author's observations of the world, interesting experiences, over-imaginative dreams, in-depth insights into some parts of Buddhism unknown to the general public and summaries of Philosophical theories. | |||||
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Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry | by Cendrine Marrouat Oct. 14, 2010 | $11.99 | 17992 words | Sample 10% |
| Five Years and Counting is the testimony of a soul that has endured and embraced challenges to enjoy life to its fullest. No matter what your beliefs are, the words of this unique poetic voice will touch your heart and bring you comfort and inspiration... | |||||
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Ad Infinitum Book One Master of the Nine Steps | by John Northern Sep. 19, 2010 | Free! | 34408 words | Read a sample |
| Poetry written in free verse. A man's journey brings him to the power of the infinite source. | |||||
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Lemon Drops - the soul candy | by Courtney Trowman Sep. 08, 2010 | $4.97 | 3856 words | Sample 8% |
| Lemon Drops - the soul candy, is a book of contemporary poetry/stories...humorous, bittersweet, and candy delicious. | |||||
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That's How it Looks From Here | by Douglas Kapin Aug. 30, 2010 | $2.99 | 5663 words | Sample 15% |
| Poetry is personal, very personal. It is also time and emotional condition sensitive. Sometimes it’s great and then a week later it’s not. These poems are right from my heart when I was in a tender mood. I haven’t written poetry for over 10 years now. I’m getting ready to go for it again. I guess most people would call it prose rather than poetry, much of it could be set to music. | |||||
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A Poetry Book and Memoir by Cheryl A.Hines | by Cheryl A. Hines Aug. 05, 2010 | $10.00 | 5529 words | Sample 15% |
| In this poetry book and memoir is formated to encourage those who are going thru situations and encounter temptations or trials; but don't know how to sum them up in words! They want to express them but can't think of the words to put them in! If you have a vivid imagination you will find yourself putting you in every situation and emotion that is expressed in the content of this book! | |||||
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Oltre il Tempo | by Giancarlo Guidotti July 16, 2010 | $5.99 | 7162 words | Sample 5% |
| la poesia, più di ogni altra scienza della tecnica e della storia è in grado di rendere col volto vero del poeta, il volto dell'uomo nelle sue pieghe più intime e sensibili la poesia da viva voce a chi non l'ha, essa interpreta una condizione sociale e se ne fa cantore | |||||
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Stonework: Selected Poems | by James DenBoer July 07, 2010 | $4.99 | 11773 words | Sample 25% |
| A selection of James DenBoer's poetry from five earlier book collections | |||||
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The Poetess | by Dr. Claus July 04, 2010 | $0.99 | 257 words | Sample 79% |
| This book is a timeless collection of love poems and photographs created by Dr. Claus. The poetry is designed to touch your heart, make you laugh and even cry. These poems speak to the heart and are joined together with brilliant photography of our natural world to create works of art you will enjoy. Take a moment to breathe a poem and when you breathe, love will surround you. | |||||
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Random Thoughts Of An Outkast | by Timothy Besser June 17, 2010 | $7.99 | 18444 words | Sample 25% |
| View the world from the eyes of someone eyes? Change your mind set and open your heart. Time to believe in the impossable and let go of everything you knew. | |||||
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Unheard | by Angel Truly June 11, 2010 | $0.99 | 1087 words | Sample 5% |
| Contains 3 Poems, "Unheard", "It's Been Such a Blast" and, "Secret" | |||||
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Triple Crown | by Eric Chevlen May 27, 2010 | $4.99 | 6015 words | |
| Triple Crown is the only triple heroic crown of sonnets in the English language. The interwoven poems deal with 3 aspects of reality: universal, societal, and personal. The first cycle retells the story of Creation. The second describes the conflicts of the kings of ancient Israel. In the final cycle, Job describes his suffering, and rails against a world which appears to be devoid of justice. | |||||