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Fireplace and Wine: 15 Canoe Poems for Winter by Lenny Everson Fireplace and Wine: 15 Canoe Poems for Winter by Lenny Everson Dec. 01, 2011 Free! 1419 words Read a sample
Fifteen poems about canoeing (or at least thinking about it) in the middle of winter.
The Serpent Ink by Henry Moscovitch The Serpent Ink by Henry Moscovitch Oct. 20, 2011 $9.99 2655 words Sample 25%
Originally published by Contact Press (one of Canada's most important and influential literary small presses) in 1956 when the author was only 15 years old, Poet's Pulpit Press is proud to pull Henry Moscovitch's first book of poetry back from the shadows and reintroduce it to a 21st century audience.
Practice test 1 by M P Practice test 1 by M P Oct. 04, 2011 $99.00 5424 words Sample 20%
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Happy Death Day by KJ Abyzz Happy Death Day by KJ Abyzz Sep. 29, 2011 Free! 218 words Read a sample
In about 1 weeks time (Oct 5) KJ turns 30, he's having trouble with the thought of turning 30 at this point in time so he decided to write about his troubles. He calls the book "Happy Death Day" as he feels that over the last 29 years he's felt dead inside and on his birthday he dies just a little bit more.
Help Wanted by Shane Diamond Help Wanted by Shane Diamond Sep. 28, 2011 Free! 403 words Read a sample
After spending a day out and looking at all these people that got hired over them, Shane does what Shane does best and took to the pen and wrote out his anger and frustration about not being given a chance to get hired.
She Wasn't Allowed to Giggle by Lavinia Thompson She Wasn't Allowed to Giggle by Lavinia Thompson Sep. 28, 2011 $0.99 23197 words Sample 10%
A poetry and prose collection that explores the dark depths of domestic violence and child abuse and about finding the light at the end of the tunnel.
Red Moon by Blood Lotuz Red Moon by Blood Lotuz Sep. 19, 2011 Free! 410 words Read a sample
Blood Lotuz haven't given a new release in over 3 years, well here is the newest release from the poetic group known as Blood Lotuz, bringing you "Red Moon". They mix dark poetry, sex and faith. Into this release.
In Melancholia by Vincent Moore In Melancholia by Vincent Moore Sep. 18, 2011 $0.99 7200 words Sample 20%
Childhood is sometimes marred by violence, pain, and abuse but revisiting those once familiar streets can be healing. Vincent Moore's In Melancholia explores the darker side of childhood lived inside the cracks of poverty and abuse and yet it is not without hope. The candle shines brighter and the songs are sweeter as a young boy stands poised at the edge of manhood.
The Brown Bunny of Baldwin Street by Robert Whiteley The Brown Bunny of Baldwin Street by Robert Whiteley Sep. 16, 2011 $2.99 1158 words Sample 25%
A single poem about a man in crisis, returning to the city of his birth, trying to figure out if the decisions he made decades earlier were the correct ones; and if so, are they the reason he has come home looking for "The Brown Bunny..."
Fingerprinting the Wind: 32 Haikus for Sophie Louise by Robert Whiteley Fingerprinting the Wind: 32 Haikus for Sophie Louise by Robert Whiteley Sep. 14, 2011 $2.99 586 words Sample 25%
Written over the course of a single day, September 21, 2007, each haiku in this book represents a minute in the brief life of the writer's daughter. Born exactly a year earlier at 2:59 pm in Burlington, Ontario, her heart stopped beating thirty-two minutes later. She was going to be his first child. They called her Sophie Louise.
Town and country by Haz Said Town and country by Haz Said Sep. 10, 2011 $2.99 5138 words Sample 22%
Haz Said's first chapbook with a comment by Mark Turpin.
In Absinthia by Vincent Moore In Absinthia by Vincent Moore Sep. 10, 2011 $0.99 5358 words Sample 20%
In Absinthia is a collection of poetry. Vincent Moore will lead you into mysterious worlds that are strange yet somehow familiar, worlds that will leave you unsettled and breathless for more.
Twenty-three by Robyn J. Williams Twenty-three by Robyn J. Williams Sep. 07, 2011 $0.99 1531 words Sample 40%
Twenty-three is a short but poignant collection of poems about life, love and running around naked. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad and sometimes just downright absurd, Twenty-three will get you thinking about the universe, and your place in it.
Broken Home by KJ Abyzz Broken Home by KJ Abyzz Sep. 02, 2011 Free! 774 words Read a sample
Growing up in a Broken Home KJ knows this all too well, in this release he writes bout his frustrations and vents.
At The Graveyard by KJ Abyzz At The Graveyard by KJ Abyzz Aug. 30, 2011 Free! 298 words Read a sample
A morbid dark collection of poems by KJ Abyzz
Insanity by KJ Abyzz Insanity by KJ Abyzz Aug. 28, 2011 Free! 379 words Read a sample
In this release KJ Abyzz turns ideas from horror movies and twists them up into his own poetic ideas and calls it "Insanity"
The Other Side Of The Mirror by James Tweed The Other Side Of The Mirror by James Tweed Aug. 23, 2011 Free! 14330 words Read a sample
This book chronicles a chapter of my life between April 1983 and March 1996. The poems and lyrics in this book mirror a side of me that very few people, if any, have ever seen (hence the title). Mild language and suggestive themes; nothing graphic.
like panicked ants - pOeTrY bOoK 4 by Steve Glickman like panicked ants - pOeTrY bOoK 4 by Steve Glickman Aug. 12, 2011 $4.95 15393 words Sample 35%
"Utter despair, discouragement, hopelessness, and dense almost incomprehensible thoughts... Bring it out at your next literary party and have everyone read a page out loud... I have never read anything like this, and neither have you." - Ralph Alfonso Ralph Reviews BongoBeat.com
332.632 - pOeTrY & sCeNe BoOk 3 by Steve Glickman 332.632 - pOeTrY & sCeNe BoOk 3 by Steve Glickman Aug. 12, 2011 $4.95 14294 words Sample 35%
"Utter despair, discouragement, hopelessness, and dense almost incomprehensible thoughts... Bring it out at your next literary party and have everyone read a page out loud... I have never read anything like this, and neither have you." - Ralph Alfonso “Ralph Reviews” BongoBeat.com.
Final Chapter by Mr Love Zone Final Chapter by Mr Love Zone Aug. 10, 2011 Free! 759 words Read a sample
Two years ago Mr. Love Zone talked about ending the chapter in his life known as Mr. Love Zone and starting up something new called Robbie Three, so he wrote this release. Since then he has returned under the name of Mr. Love Zone.
Lost Treasures #4 by Kennie Kayoz Lost Treasures #4 by Kennie Kayoz Aug. 07, 2011 Free! 1974 words Read a sample
Another collection of poems from Kennie that don't really fit in one particular project so he decided to release Lost Treasures #4
Broken Heart by Kennie Kayoz Broken Heart by Kennie Kayoz Aug. 07, 2011 Free! 2542 words Read a sample
A selection of older poems that Kennie wrote about his failed relationships.
Bored At Work by Jessica Diamond Bored At Work by Jessica Diamond Aug. 06, 2011 Free! 702 words Read a sample
While Jessica was at work one day, things were slow.. Real slow, so she decided to pull out a pen and write.. This is what came out.
Lost Treasures 3 by Kennie Kayoz Lost Treasures 3 by Kennie Kayoz July 31, 2011 Free! 2771 words Read a sample
Sometimes poetry doesn't fit with what we're currently working on so we place it in a Lost Treasures release, here's Lost Treasures 3
Black Heart by Kennie Kayoz Black Heart by Kennie Kayoz July 30, 2011 Free! 719 words Read a sample
After a series of relationships gone sour, Kennie decides to write about them.
Trash by David Halliday Trash by David Halliday July 26, 2011 $1.99 138 words Sample 20%
My grandfather used to sneak out during the day to a brick wall that existed between he and his farming neighbour. Under a rock he would find the latest pulp novel. In that way my grandfather and his friend would exchange books, reading them in those lazy afternoons when it was too hot to work in the fields. I have dedicated these poems to those pulp novels.
Poetic Savior - First Sermon by Shane Diamond Poetic Savior - First Sermon by Shane Diamond July 23, 2011 Free! 2889 words Read a sample
Well poetry seems to be dead, I guess I'm the LUCKY SAVIOR.. As I plan on bringing poetry back in a big way and get people reading and talking about it like the old days... So with that I would like to take the time to allow you to read my very first sermon upon being the poetic savior that I am. Hope you enjoy, and be sure to add this to your library...
life of an iceberg - pOeTrY bOoK 1 by Steve Glickman life of an iceberg - pOeTrY bOoK 1 by Steve Glickman July 22, 2011 $4.95 15536 words Sample 35%
"Utter despair, discouragement, hopelessness, and dense almost incomprehensible thoughts... Bring it out at your next literary party and have everyone read a page out loud... I have never read anything like this, and neither have you." - Ralph Alfonso Ralph Reviews BongoBeat.com
Fuck Them All by Shane Diamond Fuck Them All by Shane Diamond July 21, 2011 Free! 4476 words Read a sample
Around Christmas time about 5 years back, Shane was struggling with alot of anger, at this time he recently lost his father about a year ago... He was told that writing is a good emotional outlet so he wrote.... this is what came out.
A Conspicuous Medium - poems by David Sloma A Conspicuous Medium - poems by David Sloma July 21, 2011 $2.99 5997 words Sample 10%
This is the second collection of poetry and lyrics by David Sloma, first published as a chapbook by The Necropolis Press in 1996. This is the second edition, expanded for 2011.
Poets Life by Shane Diamond Poets Life by Shane Diamond July 15, 2011 Free! 2822 words Read a sample
Shane writes about dreaming of a better life, and making money off his poetry.
Darkside by 4E Inc Darkside by 4E Inc July 15, 2011 Free! 2338 words Read a sample
A poetry book with a mix of lighter and darker poems...
Depressional Thoughts by Kennie Kayoz Depressional Thoughts by Kennie Kayoz July 14, 2011 Free! 3744 words Read a sample
A collection of sad and depressing poems written by Kennie Kayoz.
Collabs by 4E Inc Collabs by 4E Inc July 14, 2011 Free! 971 words Read a sample
A Collaboration of poetry between Shane & Jessica Diamond...
Bear Traxxx by Kennie Kayoz Bear Traxxx by Kennie Kayoz July 13, 2011 Free! 755 words Read a sample
Kennie Kayoz and a group of poets from Coyotes Publishing ventured into the woods to write poetry and this is what they came out with.
Chatterbox Poems by Sandy Day Chatterbox Poems by Sandy Day July 13, 2011 $2.99 38396 words Sample 30%
Inspired over the course of a year these poems and concordance provide a squirmingly personal account of what was caught in this poet’s craw her entire life. Chatterbox depicts the shock, denial, sadness, anger, and humour of life’s little losses: divorce, abandonment, infidelity, faith, all that stuff. Chatterbox is cheeky and approachable; readable poetry with a relatable story.
Emotional Outlet by Shane Diamond Emotional Outlet by Shane Diamond July 12, 2011 Free! 4913 words Read a sample
Have you ever gotten to the point with your emotions that you felt as if they were going to erupt like a volcano ?... Well that's how Shane felt so he thought he would do what he does best and pick up the pen and turn his emotions into poetry.... **Side Note** Not sure if anyone else got this but while typing this I had the voice of John Cusack narrating it for me
Book Of Love - xXxtended Edition by Mr Love Zone Book Of Love - xXxtended Edition by Mr Love Zone July 08, 2011 Free! 1966 words Read a sample
You may not have seen the book of love yet, but this is the xXxtended Edition of that... so be sure to check this out and add to your own library.
Stabbed In The Back by Silver Dragon Publishing Stabbed In The Back by Silver Dragon Publishing July 07, 2011 Free! 9700 words Read a sample
The Ultimate Collection of poetry from Silver Dragon publishing.
Confessions Of A Girl by Jessica Diamond Confessions Of A Girl by Jessica Diamond July 06, 2011 Free! 4270 words Read a sample
In this release Jessica talks about her troubled past including relationships gone bad and more...
Blood Lotuz - Book 1 - ReIssued by Blood Lotuz Blood Lotuz - Book 1 - ReIssued by Blood Lotuz June 29, 2011 Free! 2078 words Read a sample
The reissued release of Blood Lotuz Book 1, which includes Red Majik
Unanswered Prayers by Kennie Kayoz Unanswered Prayers by Kennie Kayoz June 26, 2011 Free! 518 words Read a sample
Kennie writes about his unanswered prayers
Malickis Happy Corn Club: An Album Companion by Brado Creamed Corn Malickis Happy Corn Club: An Album Companion by Brado Creamed Corn June 18, 2011 $2.99 6627 words Sample 20%
Malickis Happy Corn Club: An Album Companion A collection of lyrical poetry written by brado creamed corn, the front man of Niagara Falls, Ontario’s punk rock band Malickis Happy Corn Club, and producer of the Electronic project known as the Fallen Robots. Suggested for mature audiences only. Recommended for immature audiences of 18 years old plus.
Hiking Poems by Lenny Everson Hiking Poems by Lenny Everson June 15, 2011 Free! 2188 words Read a sample
Twenty-four poems about hiking
The Empty Tarmac of a Long-Abandoned Airport: 23 Poems about Separation by Lenny Everson The Empty Tarmac of a Long-Abandoned Airport: 23 Poems about Separation by Lenny Everson June 14, 2011 Free! 1949 words Read a sample
Poems for when the words stop and you start leaving footprints in the ashes.
What Last Golden River Run: 17 Canoe Poems for Autumn by Lenny Everson What Last Golden River Run: 17 Canoe Poems for Autumn by Lenny Everson June 14, 2011 Free! 2800 words Read a sample
Seventeen poems about canoeing in autumn.
Cherish the Day: 16 Canoe Poems for Summer by Lenny Everson Cherish the Day: 16 Canoe Poems for Summer by Lenny Everson June 14, 2011 Free! 2534 words Read a sample
Sixteen poems about canoeing in summer.
Admission pour nulle part by Éric Roger Admission pour nulle part by Éric Roger May 19, 2011 $8.30 3550 words Sample 40%
Décrire Éric Roger n’est pas une mince tâche, sa poésie relève de l’inconscient souvent car poète de l’âme. Tantôt urbaine, nomenclature morcelée, comme des photos flash de la surréalité qui nous conditionnent à être ce que nous croyons être, tantôt provocante, intuitive, d’une sauvage tendresse.
The Ultimate Evil Electronic Chapbook by Brado Creamed Corn The Ultimate Evil Electronic Chapbook by Brado Creamed Corn May 08, 2011 $3.99 7505 words Sample 20%
a truly deviant electronic chapbook for the real underground scene. Electronic chapbooks The Falls' Prophet The False Prophet & Sometimes you love to kill people compiled together for ultimate evil.
Sometimes You Love To Kill People by Brado Creamed Corn Sometimes You Love To Kill People by Brado Creamed Corn May 06, 2011 $1.99 4075 words Sample 20%
A collection of lyrical poetry written by brado creamed corn, the front man of Niagara Falls, Ontario’s punk rock band Malickis Happy Corn Club, and producer of the Electronic project known as the Fallen Robots. Suggested for mature audiences only. Recommended for immature audiences of 18 years old plus. A truly deviant chapbook for the real underground scene.