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	Writers Write Wrongs Right	by Ryan Pollard July 06, 2011	$0.99	7311 words	Sample 10%
	Ryan Pollard's free verse style incorporates big dreams, wild nights, street fights, isolation, existentialism, a weird and sometimes morbid sense of humour, along with a host of troubled characters from all over. Writers Write Wrongs Right has a deft touch that connects with both enthusiastic and casual poetry readers who walk on the dark side.
	Manifesto	by Peter Cowlam June 29, 2011	$1.99	1384 words	Sample 20%
	Manifesto is a sequence of haikuesque poems aimed as a counter-blast at political and financial institutions.
	Inspirations	by Laura Redmond June 04, 2011	$3.99	1958 words	Sample 20%
	Collection of inspiring and up lifting poems.
	A Fork in the Road	by S.M. Lawrence May 31, 2011	$3.50	2720 words	Sample 10%
	A collection of poems on the subject of choices.
	Mothering Sunday	by William Saunders May 30, 2011	$0.99	2299 words	Sample 50%
	Poems inspired by nature.
	When I Was Young	by Wendy Maddocks May 17, 2011	Free!	5444 words	Read a sample
	A selection of poems about those pesky adolescent years. Rather than spending that time being destructive and revelling in my rebellion, I decided to go through life-changing events shut away in my room and writing. these poems are some of what I produced.
	The Little Avaganda Book of Poetry	by Albert Benson May 11, 2011	$0.99	4815 words	Sample 20%
	Ten contemporary poems. 1.Love Potion. A man seeks the girl of his dreams by using a witch. 2.Only Smell And Touch. The thoughts of a near comatose patient. 3.Why Worry, No One Else Does. 4.Newspapers. Satire. 5.Sands. 6.Despair. 7.I want To Work. 2 points of view. 8.Tramp, Tramp, Tramp. 9.A Hollow Sound. 10. Comparisons. About the recent Royal Wedding.
	The Minstrel	by Nemo James May 02, 2011	$0.99	12134 words	Sample 20%
	A selection of lyrics from some of the songs of Nemo James.
	'Death by Metaphors'	by Steph 'Vixey' Acaster May 02, 2011	Free!	406 words	Read a sample
	A single long poem, I'll leave to the reader's interpretation.
	Autumn	by Christian Zajdek April 24, 2011	Free!	826 words	Read a sample
	A love of rhyme and folklore were yielded to craft a quaint ninety-six line autumn poem contained within a ridged structure of rhythm and rhyme. This is a narrative poem, which centres around a beautiful woman, whose actions and world aim to give explanation to the English Autumn. Accompanying the verse are twenty-four art tiles, which have hints of a Victorian age.
	I Love You Like A Madman	by Rhian Williams April 24, 2011	$2.99	2704 words	Sample 10%
	Poetry about the thin line between love and obsession.
	Royal Wedding Poems	by Poem Catcher March 29, 2011	You set the price!	3567 words	Sample 50%
	A collection of poems inspired by the Wedding of Prince William and Miss Kate Middleton. Written and donated to a pavement poem catcher on the streets of St Andrews, Scotland.
	Gaspin Fir A Brew	by Gemma Duncan March 24, 2011	$2.99	3287 words	Sample 20%
	"Gaspin Fir A Brew!" is a compilation of poetry from Gemma Duncan. This is Gemma's debut book, full of poems which are spoken in the Doric tongue. Gemma Duncan is from Aberdeen, and grew up with the Doric language.
	My Beloved Self	by Christopher Sly March 16, 2011	$3.99	2754 words	Sample 20%
	An insight into the mind of a classical composer through his poetry and prose.
	This Deciduous Life	by Christopher Sly March 16, 2011	$2.99	1140 words	Sample 20%
	A short and varied collection of poetry by the classical composer Christopher P Sly. Love, fantasy and nature are all covered in this quite light hearted read so please enjoy!
	In the Distance	by David Cooke March 07, 2011	$0.99	6896 words	Sample 10%
	The ghosts of a West of Ireland family haunt these poems, but Cooke is not treading ground already made familiar by others. Growing up in England, he is a poet whose 'making strange' grows naturally out of his exile between two countries. The limewashed pieties of rural Ireland are here, but in a wider context. After a long silence, David Cooke has burst back into life.
	DESTINY TO WRITE	by barry mowles March 03, 2011	$2.99	9988 words
	destiny to write...is a new style poetry book which comes in x2 different versions. Extreme edition and clean version. A story of love, life, dreams, heartbreak and personal drive
	No Light / Might Escape	by Joe Hakim Feb. 17, 2011	$0.99	24890 words	Sample 10%
	Nobody tells you in school that poetry can be funny, but Joe's writing is hilarious, a genuine jig on the end of life's rope. The stories and the verse merge to give an intense account of one life lived largely in the dark, where every chink of light is either sunshine or the flash of some random disinterested sniper's bullet. Absolutely gripping. Light does escape. Here is the proof.
	Jenny	by Clark Merchant Feb. 14, 2011	Free!	167 words	Read a sample
	A little poem. I recommend no children under 10 years read it. If you are a child with a similar problem to Jenny, call this number 0800 1111 or go to www.teenhelp.org They will help, I promise.
	why don't you see Me...	by Spargo Postle Feb. 13, 2011	$0.99	2129 words	Sample 20%
	You don't see us, you don't listen to us, but we are here... This new book of 12 contemporary poems from Spargo Postle explores the foresight that can come to those who feel alone as they stumble and bump through the world of those that don't see them. You may not see or hear the lonely, but we see you and we listen to you...!!!
	Three Inches of Glass : a cautionary tale	by David Segrove Feb. 09, 2011	$1.99	994 words	Sample 50%
	The aquarium of Village-on-Bay was a wonder to behold, with fish from all over the world. Everyone who visited respected the little notices that read "do not tap on the glass". All, that is, except little Terry Whistler... Three Inches of Glass is a fun, cautionary tale, and poem. Certainly a children's story, but it might be a little graphic/violent for some. Please use discretion when reading.
	The Woman Who Never Was	by Alba Lewis Feb. 09, 2011	$5.99	4627 words	Sample 20%
	A book on poetry about a lost relationship, an exploration of the shaddow side of self, a recognition thatit's necessary and normal to grieve something lost to be able to let go and start to climb out of the pit.
	Book of Love and Wisdom	by Ian Kellett Feb. 03, 2011	$7.99	30808 words	Sample 20%
	MoonGoole Collections brings a third installment in a inspiringly contemporary collection of raw, honest and brilliant poetical works by Author Ian Kellett.
	Scotch Broth	by David Barron Feb. 01, 2011	$2.99	4587 words	Sample 20%
	A Book of fun poems in the Scottish dialect.
	Today's Tomorrow (A Side) & Tomorrow's Tomorrow (B Side)	by Spargo Postle Jan. 22, 2011	Free!	545 words	Read a sample
	Will Tomorrw bring the same...????
	I love you ya know...	by Spargo Postle Jan. 22, 2011	Free!	238 words	Read a sample
	Sorry, but this is a very indulgent poem...
	I'm scared of the darkness...	by Spargo Postle Jan. 07, 2011	Free!	312 words	Read a sample
	I see it coming toward us... Do you?
	All about Kids	by Laura Redmond Jan. 05, 2011	$3.99	2230 words	Sample 20%
	A collection of funny poems relating to kids that every mother and father will relate to. Untidy, messy, smelly, naughty. Yes, we have to keep our wits about us, us parents! Kids. Who'd have em!
	Deus Ex Insomnia	by Mark Cantrell Jan. 02, 2011	$2.99	13059 words	Sample 20%
	Deus Ex Insomnia is the début poetry collection by journalist and novelist Mark Cantrell. The collection pulls together 80 examples of his writing, with the added sweetener of prosaic essays pondering the mysteries of the written word. He has a reputation for darkness in his writings, so taste his night-life for yourself – and discover that life isn't all in shadow.
	Passion Fruit	by Richard Pierce Dec. 29, 2010	$1.31	4321 words	Sample 20%
	Love, as all things, moves in cycles. This collection of free verse poetry powerfully recounts love as it progresses from its initial seedling stages to the fruit it bears when ripening, through to the harvest lovers reap when love is fully grown.
	Coffee Time Poetry	by Raymond Nye Dec. 26, 2010	$0.99	1610 words	Sample 20%
	A small collection of my Poems written over several years.All my previous work was discarded or just not written down to keep. Often given away or written for friends. This will be my first attempt to publish them.
	Triplicate	by James Fitzpatrick Dec. 21, 2010	Free!	10954 words	Read a sample
	'A Triplicate is classified as one of a set of three identical objects or copies'. In this use of the word, the poems are set out to cover 3 topics each time instead of 2. ‘Triplicism‘ is the Method and Form name, using 2 main Themes in structure and Opinion as background. This book is unusual in the sense it also carries notes to some of the 30 poems. Facebook: James Fitzpatrick Poetry.
	The Siege of Markethaven: A Tale of Old	by Andy Livingstone Dec. 11, 2010	$0.99	11977 words	Sample 20%
	A savage horde musters before the crumbling walls of a complacent town. Despair spirals towards hell until the arrival of a young stranger sparks hope in the ordinary townsfolk. Heroism, tragedy and realism mingle in a homage to epic poems such as Beowulf, but written in a modern style as it attempts to bring this form of storytelling to those who 'don't do poetry' as well as to those who do.
	Coming to a street near you	by Mike Watts Nov. 23, 2010	$0.99	9788 words	Sample 10%
	THE SLOT Toward The venue, Toward The crowd And their reaction Toward Those ten given minutes, Where I'll spill My guts At the feet Of strangers. IT REALLY WAS! Sexual intercourse began In nineteen eighty three (Which was brilliant for me) - Between the end of Tennessee Williams And Madonna's first LP.
	Of All Things	by Michelle Young Nov. 23, 2010	$0.99	5427 words	Sample 10%
	Reading these poems is like standing in the middle of a beautiful heath on a gentle summer's day, only for the skies to begin to lower and for that same generous heath to be transformed, on the instant, into a dark and threatening place. In short, Michelle Young writes poetry as if in alliance with the ghosts that swirl around your soul. Be entranced by her gentle, yet haunting, words.
	Randomly Put	by Badger Nov. 18, 2010	$1.99	11031 words	Sample 20%
	Indifference keeps the mind clear of sequences... a collection of my favourite poems to date
	想法&情感	by Spargo Postle Nov. 12, 2010	$1.99	238 words	Sample 20%
	There are actually approximately 1070 words in this booklet but it is the Mandarin version of Thoughts & Emotion - Poetry Pocket Book by Spargo Postle
	Equality Complex	by Ian Kellett Nov. 02, 2010	$8.99	14472 words	Sample 20%
	From MoonGoole Collections 'Equality Complex' is the second installment in a collection of relatable and striking poetry by Author Ian Kellett. Modernly real and packed with human emotion and thought; the words contained within will have you wanting more.
	we are lonely...	by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010	Free!	271 words	Read a sample
	Do you see us, we are there, just at the edge of your life.
	Dear Critic...	by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010	Free!	290 words	Read a sample
	We just want to be liked.
	A man of few words...	by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010	Free!	319 words	Sample 100%
	We may not speak much but it does not mean there are no words within us.
	POIGNANT POETRY - POETRY FROM THE HEART	by Lacey Sun Oct. 12, 2010	$1.50	2147 words
	A small collection of poetry that people may find a little upsetting. I was deeply upset after reading articles about how factory farmed animals are treated and wanted to get the message accross to people, so I thought what better way than in poetry form. Some of the poems are quite morbid so only read if you are ok with that.
	Give	by Ian Kellett Sep. 23, 2010	$8.99	18985 words	Sample 30%
	A new and modernly captivating collection of poetry by Author Ian Kellett. This is the first of a unique collection of written works providing a vivid picture of every day life; rawness and truthfulness come together to give the reader a contrastingly insightful look at life & living.
	Thoughts & Emotion - Poetry Pocket Book	by Spargo Postle Sep. 22, 2010	$0.99	1070 words	Sample 20%
	A powerful, thought provoking set of poems written to stir up deep felt emotion about the people we are or the people we meet.
	2010 Soccer World cup limericks	by Peter Finlayson July 20, 2010	$0.99	1764 words	Sample 15%
	This ebook is a newsy collection of limerick poetry written daily during the 2010 FIFA soccer world cup. It gives the reader an oversight into some of the happenings during the tournament and makes easy reading.
	Listen	by Marc Roberts June 22, 2010	$3.99	10263 words	Sample 20%
	Gothic Folk musician Marc Roberts presents a collection of his unique poems, stories and song lyrics. Listen...love, sadness, the esoteric, the everyday… Listen…beauty and ugliness and a poetry of both… Listen…the wheel is whispering…can you hear?
	Opus Thirty Three Bagatelles	by Peter Cowlam June 20, 2010	$3.99	2223 words	Sample 50%
	Written by Peter Cowlam and published by Formulas of Electricty at Smashwords, 'Opus Thirty Three Bagatelles' is a collection of ninety-nine finely crafted miniatures, marked out for their candour and observational precision. ‘Eloquent and alembic.’
	Like Love, Lost.	by Helen Dring June 07, 2010	$4.95	1297 words	Sample 20%
	Like Love, Lost, is a collection of poems that deal with the coming and goings of love and romance. Not your typical love poems, they explore the ache of loss and the pleasure of love.
	Double Trouble	by Andrew Weaver April 06, 2010	$8.00	7182 words	Sample 15%
	A sequel to the new unconventional modern poetic epic 'The Storie Of Faerie Glade' with Faeries, Unicorns, Wicked Witches and of course Magick ! Also with Goblin, Elf and the eternal battle between Good and Evil. The nicely illustrated 'Double Trouble' appeals to adult and child equally, and you can buy it here as a very reasonably priced Ebook !
	The Storie Of Faerie Glade	by Andrew Weaver March 02, 2010	$8.00	3419 words	Sample 15%
	Major new unconventional modern poetic epic of Faeries, Unicorns, Wicked Witches and of course Magick ! Also with Goblin, Elf and the eternal battle between Good and Evil. The nicely illustrated 'The Storie Of Faerie Glade' appeals to adult and child equally, and you can buy it here as a very reasonably priced Ebook !