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Forever Love - Poetry For The One You Love by Caroline Doyle Forever Love - Poetry For The One You Love by Caroline Doyle Feb. 12, 2012 $2.49 2287 words Sample 20%
25 poems of love
幸福は存在する by Masaaki Kimura 幸福は存在する by Masaaki Kimura Feb. 12, 2012 $1.99 942 words Sample 20%
俳句のように短い100篇の詩と、100枚の抽象画からなる、詩画集です。単純さが幸福の鍵で、無意識が幸福の泉であると信じる作者が、自然な言葉で、一遍ずつ幸福の核心へと読者を導きます。
Se Perguntarem de Mim e outras poesias by Carlos Filho Se Perguntarem de Mim e outras poesias by Carlos Filho Feb. 12, 2012 $5.76 3109 words Sample 20%
Coletânea de poesias sobre amor, solidão e o sentido da vida, que nos coloca a serviço do prazer de imaginar fatos juntando pessoas e coisas, ao mesmo tempo em que levam à quase certeza de que a ficção só precisa tangenciar o real para emocionar e ensinar a sentir. Primeiro livro de Carlos Filho, autor do Vivendocidade.
Self-Portrait in a Lucent Coil by J. Celan Smith Self-Portrait in a Lucent Coil by J. Celan Smith Feb. 12, 2012 $2.99 8014 words Sample 20%
This full-length collection of poems explores its themes through a radical questioning of natural experience and social life using an entirely fresh imagery and symbolism. Rising from the experience of aloneness, winter, night, space, time, maps, and destiny, it probes mystery to attempt some possibility for what is Real in the Unreal and pushes language into new interpretations.
Poems by jeanclaude dehmel Poems by jeanclaude dehmel Feb. 12, 2012 $10.99 1401 words Sample 10%
Poetry inspired by romantic love and nature.
Poems 4 by Peter Rehard Poems 4 by Peter Rehard Feb. 12, 2012 Free! 3938 words Read a sample
A collection of poems
Rising by Crystal Lane Rising by Crystal Lane Feb. 12, 2012 $3.99 11853 words Sample 10%
Crystal’s poetry is well known for its insight into the human soul. She does not write the “Roses are red, violets are blue” type poems. She writes of life’s experiences from her heart and soul and publishes them in the hopes of enriching other’s lives.
The Beast in the Beauty of the Core by Mayassa AL-Tajir The Beast in the Beauty of the Core by Mayassa AL-Tajir Feb. 13, 2012 $10.00 25270 words Sample 20%
A book with a collection of metaphysical poetry, emphasis is on philosophy and the human attitude.
The Seven Rings by Peter Rehard The Seven Rings by Peter Rehard Feb. 13, 2012 Free! 16131 words Read a sample
A poem of the path through heaven
Dogs of Brooklyn by Susie DeFord Dogs of Brooklyn by Susie DeFord Feb. 14, 2012 $5.99 12336 words Sample 20%
DOGS OF BROOKLYN is a fresh poetic narrative about Susie DeFord’s colorful life as a dog walker in Brooklyn accompanied by vivid photographs by Dennis Riley. DeFord examines the challenge and exhilaration of city life while celebrating the human-animal bond. DOGS OF BROOKLYN is a must read for city and animal lovers alike.
Broken Gates by Marc Ironwood Broken Gates by Marc Ironwood Feb. 14, 2012 Free! 1079 words Read a sample
Some contemporary and Christian poetry
Emerald Shores by Amy Laine Emerald Shores by Amy Laine Feb. 14, 2012 Free! 2450 words Read a sample
Esmeralda just started school at the world famous school Rendon Highschool. If you pass you get a ticket into society, if you don't you'll be shunned- for the rest of your life. Her mother worked to jobs for Essa to get into this school. Essa misses home dearly and she has to put up with looney teachers. All she wants to do is go home- but for her mother's sake. She can't.
The Boy in the Mirror (2nd Edition) by Alan Slaff The Boy in the Mirror (2nd Edition) by Alan Slaff Feb. 14, 2012 $2.99 17339 words Sample 20%
Alan L. Slaff’s poems read like tiny stories, and his ultra-descriptive images transport readers to the scene and inside his thoughts. His collection of poems causes the heart to fill with empathy and the soul to connect with a kindred spirit. This rich journey includes poems Slaff wrote from 1970 to 2004 and from 2004 to 2011 for this expanded 2nd edition.
Poems of Life by William[Bill] Pratt Poems of Life by William[Bill] Pratt Feb. 14, 2012 $1.99 3809 words Sample 20%
Poems of Life written over several years, some of romance and some of spiritual.I have had the book printed in a lovely version, which has come out so much better, than what it shows on ebooks.Some of the libraries around Kapiti N.Z. have it in stock, otherwise you can by it from the author.
TRAGICOMICFUL: Preview Edition by stephen h TRAGICOMICFUL: Preview Edition by stephen h Feb. 15, 2012 Free! 571 words Read a sample
TRAGICOMICFUL Wordplay Adventure Haikus By Stephen (the) H This preview of TRAGICOMICFUL includes a few handfuls of the forthcoming full-length collection of humorous and off-beat haiku poetry of artist and author stephen h. For news on the full-length book release, follow @TRAGICOMICFUL on Twitter, or Like TRAGICOMICFUL on Facebook.
crush by silverscalpel crush by silverscalpel Feb. 15, 2012 Free! 385 words Read a sample
ever had a crush you couldn't do anything about?? ever fallen for someone close to you, and yet so far you might as well be alone??
Blood for Ink: A Collection of Poems by a Nigerian-American by I. Chisom Unegbu Blood for Ink: A Collection of Poems by a Nigerian-American by I. Chisom Unegbu Feb. 15, 2012 $1.99 3425 words
Poetry reflections of life and everything in between, through the eyes of a Nigerian-American.
Les Études - The Elements: Water by Oluwatosin Ojumu Les Études - The Elements: Water by Oluwatosin Ojumu Feb. 15, 2012 Free! 3112 words Read a sample
If you like this ebook, then please share it! This is an ebook containing short, poetical pieces inspired by the theme of water; and touching also on the beauty of music, and memory, and the passage of time.
Taste of Hanshan (Cold Mountain) by Alexander Goldstein Taste of Hanshan (Cold Mountain) by Alexander Goldstein Feb. 15, 2012 $6.99 31553 words Sample 20%
Han Shan and Shi De are two inseparable characters in the history of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, forming one of the most favourite subjects of Oriental fine arts: Shi De is often pictured with a broom, and Han Shan with a scroll to represent two of many paths to Enlightenment—honest labour and scriptural studies. Their poems became famous Chan quotations to be a compulsory reading for Chan practitioners.
Bold by Grant J Venables Bold by Grant J Venables Feb. 15, 2012 Free! 7099 words Read a sample
Bold is a collection of modern poetry that explores the human condition in its more shadowy forms, but it also offers hope and humor, all in good measure. The language is accessible, the forms are digestible, and the messages are comprehensible. It often takes a look from the outside, in.
Small Things by Jonathan Barnes Small Things by Jonathan Barnes Feb. 16, 2012 Free! 11048 words Read a sample
a collection of poems at the heart of which lies the observation that it is the small things in life - set-backs as well as pleasures - which define us as human beings, and that an appreciation of these is what ultimately gives life its meaning.
Psalms of Me by Vanessa Eccles Psalms of Me by Vanessa Eccles Feb. 16, 2012 Free! 6065 words Read a sample
Psalms of Me is a collection of spiritual poetry inspired by a woman's everyday life.
Les Études - Solitude by Oluwatosin Ojumu Les Études - Solitude by Oluwatosin Ojumu Feb. 16, 2012 $0.99 4671 words Sample 20%
If you like this ebook, (or the free sample), then please share it! "Les Études - Solitude" is a collection of short, contemplative "Poem-Stories" examining the themes of solitude, and being alone, even when apparently surrounded by other people and the buzz of constant activity.
The Fanfiction Years by planet p The Fanfiction Years by planet p Feb. 16, 2012 Free! 22059 words Read a sample
A collection of poetry written over the course of six years - fanfiction!
The Greatest Poem Ever Written, and Other Poems by John Blandly The Greatest Poem Ever Written, and Other Poems by John Blandly Feb. 17, 2012 $0.99 3339 words Sample 30%
Ever wonder what the greatest poem ever written was? Well, stop wondering, because it's here, plus other poems with letters, words, and paragraphs. If one of these poems is not funny, maybe it's just a deep metaphysical experience.
Nujhat by Shehzaad Yavar Nujhat by Shehzaad Yavar Feb. 17, 2012 Free! 411 words Read a sample
For Nujhat - my gorgeous soulmate, my best friend.
A Tree by D.A. Ash A Tree by D.A. Ash Feb. 17, 2012 $0.99 658 words Sample 20%
Poetry - mainly based on the sonnet, but with a very modern take on content. I am I. This is what Walt Whitman meant by publishing one body of work: I understand. And now I will eventually realize myself upon you - as the flower to the morning sun.
Kaleidoscopic by Stacy Kay Kaleidoscopic by Stacy Kay Feb. 17, 2012 $1.56 2790 words Sample 10%
Kaleidoscopic is an observation of the world around us, and the people who fill it. Including a mix of themes from the serious to the light-hearted with rhyming and non-rhyming poetry, this collection has something for everyone. (Some poems contain mild use of language)
Flaming Nora's Book of Poetry by Glenda Young Flaming Nora's Book of Poetry by Glenda Young Feb. 18, 2012 $1.99 1402 words Sample 5%
Lovely little book full of smashing poems and dotty ditties. If you like your poems short and brief and guaranteed to put a smile on your face, you'll love this poetry book.
Grey-Dark Poems for Young Intellectuals by J. Celan Smith Grey-Dark Poems for Young Intellectuals by J. Celan Smith Feb. 18, 2012 $2.99 8158 words Sample 20%
Inspired by language poetry and the work of Merwin, Bonnefoy, Celan and others, these poems explore the dark beauty of silence, emptiness, difference, solitude, estrangement, evolution, loss, love and time. They are radical acts of interiorization that push the limits of language into mystery and sublimity. The poems attempt some sort of reconciliation within fragmentation and modern loss.
Life is a Circle? by Robert Louis Life is a Circle? by Robert Louis Feb. 18, 2012 Free! 182 words Read a sample
A short poem for reflection.
Winter's End Wind by April Durham Winter's End Wind by April Durham Feb. 18, 2012 $1.99 2728 words Sample 15%
This is the second in a series of poetry collections by April J. Durham. Love, relationships, and a little bit of winter are recurring subjects in this stylistically simple yet evocative book.
Performance Poems by Ant Smith Performance Poems by Ant Smith Feb. 19, 2012 Free! 5369 words Read a sample
Punk-folk performance poems by The GameCat
Do Androids Dream of Touch Screen Smart Phones?, a Poetry in Haiku by Angello Wellson-Noble Do Androids Dream of Touch Screen Smart Phones?, a Poetry in Haiku by Angello Wellson-Noble Feb. 19, 2012 $0.99 604 words Sample 50%
In his epic work of Haiku, "Do Androids Dream of Touch Screen Phones?," underground researcher and renegade user-interaction specialist Angello Wellson-Noble unweaves the history of Google's Android mobile and tablet operating system. Along the way he shepherds you through the highs and lows of Android's rise to prominence, offering, at the end, a glimmer of what the future might hold.
More Unnecessary Poetry by Kimberly More Unnecessary Poetry by Kimberly Feb. 19, 2012 $4.99 8996 words Sample 8%
A collection of another 30 poems from my mind’s imagination. Ranging from life to death, joy to pain, ridiculous to emotional. Each inspired from a moment of how life has been, how it is, and how it could be. moreunnecessarypoetry is a direct extension and continuation from book one. Hopefully continuing to touch a reader’s imagination, as nothing has done thus far.
As I Wander Through The Book Of Life by David Smith As I Wander Through The Book Of Life by David Smith Feb. 19, 2012 $6.99 8140 words Sample 10%
Through one of the most unique poetic voices, Dave shares with us his exploration of life, his experiences, his joys and his pains. Laugh, cry, rage or ponder, any reaction is the perfect reaction to his 'Prose-Etry'.
Les Études - The Nature Series: SkyScapes by Oluwatosin Ojumu Les Études - The Nature Series: SkyScapes by Oluwatosin Ojumu Feb. 19, 2012 $0.99 2203 words Sample 45%
If you like this ebook or the free sample please share it! Les Études - The Nature Series: SkyScapes is a series of short Poem Stories celebrating the beauty of the sky
Words and Other Stuff by Gary Weston Words and Other Stuff by Gary Weston Feb. 19, 2012 Free! 1206 words Read a sample
If it's big heavy poems you are trying to find, to stimulate brains and clog up your mind, then this bit of light stuff won't do for you. Put a smile on your face is all it will do. If you like quirky poems, Please check out poet Barnaby Wilde. I highly recommend his poems. You will love it.
Exabyte Lande: Canto 1 (The Society On Da Run #31) by Nipaporn Baldwin Exabyte Lande: Canto 1 (The Society On Da Run #31) by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 19, 2012 $0.99 278 words Sample 60%
A small piece of data becomes the center of a computer's life. Canto 1 of the acclaimed poem, 229 words. Story/poem #30 in The Society On Da Run series.
The Blood of the Lost Poets (The Society On Da Run #33) by Nipaporn Baldwin The Blood of the Lost Poets (The Society On Da Run #33) by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 19, 2012 Free! 254 words Read a sample
A poet writes the last words as those before him descend into madness. Entry #33 in The Society On Da Run series. Story/poem, 204 words.
The Supper of the Fae by Nipaporn Baldwin The Supper of the Fae by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 19, 2012 Free! 1088 words Read a sample
A driad-faeries invites an unsuspecting visitor to her forest party. Poem, 1380 words.
Fast rustle of easy feathers by Oksana Gordienko Fast rustle of easy feathers by Oksana Gordienko Feb. 20, 2012 $0.99 4363 words Sample 50%
Poems and stories. Easy and dynamical sketches from nature in which are not present anything superfluous. Exact as a reality. Deep, but not hesitating naiveties. A little bit sad, but provoke a smile.
NAP 2.3 by NAP BOOKS NAP 2.3 by NAP BOOKS Feb. 20, 2012 Free! 5684 words Read a sample
THE POETRY ISSUE, GUEST EDITED BY GREGORY SHERL. INCLUDES POETRY BY HUGH BEHM-STEINBERG, MELISSA BRODER, ANDREW COX, CAROLINE CREW & CYRUS PARLIN, CHRIS EMSLIE, TYLER GOBBLE, DAVID GREENSPAN, ROSE HUNTER, KRISTIN KIMBLE, THOMAS PATRICK LEVY, ROB MACDONALD, M.G. MARTIN, ROBERTO MONTES, DIANA SALIER, NICK STURM, K.M.A. SULLIVAN, PARKER TETTLETON, BRYCE THORNBURG, AND DANIEL J WALSH.
Questions for the Sky by Stan Grimes Questions for the Sky by Stan Grimes Feb. 20, 2012 Free! 2498 words Read a sample
In the Beginning Isn’t that how it starts, the Bible, every word of it? In the beginning like there was never anything before the words were created, but who wrote them? Somebody must have been there with their Kodak camera or their sharpened pencil. Maybe they were like war correspondents.
temps nu lazuli by Jean-Marc Buttin temps nu lazuli by Jean-Marc Buttin Feb. 20, 2012 $8.60 11004 words Sample 30%
Une vibration bleutée, comme une bière amère dans une bouche en soleil. Quelques harmonies de dissonances, aux couleurs sourdes, empreintes de pas, sous la semelle de pieds crevassés. Les amours, aux grains du temps, magma d’un rocher fluide d’impermanence.
Native in Pink (The Society On Da Run #30) by Nipaporn Baldwin Native in Pink (The Society On Da Run #30) by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 20, 2012 Free! 1075 words Read a sample
A band member journeys through her days before it is time for chemotherapy in this short poem.
4th & Hill Is Gone Forever by Robert Benefiel 4th & Hill Is Gone Forever by Robert Benefiel Feb. 20, 2012 $0.99 19104 words Sample 15%
4th & Hill Is Gone Forever is a book of poetry written in a modern but also understandable style, sometimes taking on the aspect of a story or moral tale. The poems are all derived from a time in the writer’s life that revolved around a certain location that the author lived in years ago. This is the third book by the author, with others to follow.
Davie's Poetry Volume 3 by Davie Magill Davie's Poetry Volume 3 by Davie Magill Feb. 21, 2012 $1.99 7001 words Sample 20%
Davie's Poetry Volume 3. The third book in the collection.
Angel Woman by Kim Baughan Angel Woman by Kim Baughan Feb. 21, 2012 Free! 2274 words Read a sample
a collection of shared thoughts of hope and inspiration, to accompany you on your daily life. this special little book is a gift from the soul, and is driven by the belief in eternal love. it offers comfort on many levels, a book of celebration, a book of love.
Tomorrow's Journey by Kim Baughan Tomorrow's Journey by Kim Baughan Feb. 21, 2012 Free! 1498 words Read a sample
another special little book of treats, as once again Kim captures in words all those thoughts that so often need to be heard, read absorbed and shared. in her own unique style tomorrow's journey is the perfect sequel to her first book angel woman. it continues to help uplift, inspire and give hope in an increasingly busy world. a book that allows you to have time for yourself.