Poetry


Save a tree. Publish online instead. Smashwords.com

Visit other Smashwords satellites:

A directory of poetry ebooks available at Smashwords.  Free online samples.  Click to Smashwords to view more or purchase.

Sort by:
Date Added
Title
Author
Price
Length


- Hide covers    - Hide descriptions    + Show bios
Chalice of Love by Uldra Johnson Chalice of Love by Uldra Johnson Oct. 31, 2011 $3.99 3578 words Sample 10%
The divine love poetry of Uldra Johnson.
The Inspiration of Death by Colin Alexander The Inspiration of Death by Colin Alexander May 10, 2012 $3.99 3943 words Sample 40%
Passionate poetry inspired by the circumstances of death and written from a funeral director's perspective. Sometimes sad, sometimes inspirational, this poetry will leave you pondering life's meaning.
Sow: Poems by Tanya Rucosky Noakes by Tanya Rucosky Noakes Sow: Poems by Tanya Rucosky Noakes by Tanya Rucosky Noakes April 03, 2011 $3.99 6375 words Sample 20%
Gentle, thoughtful poetry from an American expatriate in rural Australia.
Opus Thirty Three Bagatelles by Peter Cowlam 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.’
The Bench by Kevin Farran The Bench by Kevin Farran Nov. 04, 2010 $3.99 57986 words Sample 20%
Jenny, the office mouse, whose literary aspirations suffocate in the corner cubicle of a large city publisher, is innocently deluded by a chance trail of love left by a phantom poet. The trail of delusion tears at her cloistered life, extracting her dreams and when she emerges from her musty chrysalis to confront the author, it costs her, her job and sanity, but releases a far greater power.
Welcome Home by Jeffrey Perry Welcome Home by Jeffrey Perry Nov. 29, 2009 $3.99 16024 words Sample 10%
WELCOME HOME is a book of beginnings, where to start. After we run here and there in our travels and escapades, we finally return to the only place where we are sure of ourselves and know our needs. WELCOME HOME is a return to “home, where the heart is,” back to basics, and core of our values.
sPARKLE & bLINK 2.8 by sparkle and blink sPARKLE & bLINK 2.8 by sparkle and blink Sep. 09, 2011 $3.99 10862 words Sample 20%
sPARKLE & bLINK is published in conjunction with the monthly submission-based reading series Quiet Lightning, which takes place in San Francisco and is hosted by Evan Karp. This is the eighth issue of volume 2, as performed on September 5 2011 at The Conservatory of Flowers [the second installment of The Greenhouse Effect]. For more information: http://wp.me/p1tiGa-vD.
False Idols: Doom Doom by PrinceCharles Davis False Idols: Doom Doom by PrinceCharles Davis March 07, 2009 $3.99 2105 words Sample 15%
A short collection of abstract poems by the Berkeley, California born/Oakland, California raised Prince-Charles Davis. He is not only a 10 year plus spoken word artist, but a 15 year plus writer. This is collected work from 2001.
Up Yours, Kemosabe! by Dean K. Hutchins Up Yours, Kemosabe! by Dean K. Hutchins June 02, 2011 $3.99 5869 words Sample 15%
Poetry from a Native American perspective.
Christmas Time is Here by Kristian Goldmund Aumann Christmas Time is Here by Kristian Goldmund Aumann Aug. 01, 2011 $3.99 2739 words Sample 20%
Christmas Time is Here; 50 Healing Poems at Christmas Time. Silent Night, Holy Night... Expectation and anticipation is at night, where bells from church towers – white hearts in the Holy Night.
Our President Thinks He's the Messiah by Rick Baxter Our President Thinks He's the Messiah by Rick Baxter Nov. 04, 2011 $3.99 2030 words Sample 2%
101 hilarious rhymes about our first black president
Verbal Alchemy by Michael N Thompson Verbal Alchemy by Michael N Thompson April 07, 2012 $3.99 5533 words Sample 10%
Deep inside the belly of the beast that's caked with the status quo, politically correct meat puppets in denial that the Los Angeles riots even happened, and suckerfish still living in an age when Kerouac ruled the roost, ‘Verbal Alchemy’ was born like a cell in a Petri dish.
Pickin Kottyn's Book of Poetry by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet Pickin Kottyn's Book of Poetry by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 22, 2011 $3.99 8162 words Sample 10%
This is my first book written I wrote it because I have much to say about love, sex, relationships, etc...I write about what am missing in my own life and some of what I have never had and well...I have a message and I want you to hear me!
Of Hearts and Souls: Poetry on Life, Love and Everything Between by Robin A. Burrows Of Hearts and Souls: Poetry on Life, Love and Everything Between by Robin A. Burrows Oct. 16, 2011 $3.99 7654 words Sample 20%
Of Hearts and Souls is a collection of free verse poetry written over the past 15 years. It is about the journey of life and the different roads we walk down on that journey. The book includes both short micro-poems for those who prefer their poetry in bite-size snacks and longer more prosaic poetry for the avid poetry reader. Topics range the spectrum of life.
Follow Me: Poetry from the Heart and Soul by Tammy Dennings Maggy Follow Me: Poetry from the Heart and Soul by Tammy Dennings Maggy Dec. 31, 2011 $3.99 12175 words Sample 20%
This collection chronicles a journey through life, love, loss and finding your true soul mate.
Anyone for Love? Poems by John Howard Reid by John Howard Reid Anyone for Love? Poems by John Howard Reid by John Howard Reid March 17, 2011 $3.99 21061 words Sample 20%
An anthology of over 100 original poems, ANYONE FOR LOVE includes major prize-winners in top writing contests. However, no less than 72 poems are published here for the first time. Reid decided to include only work he still enjoyed reading and reciting, even though some excluded poems had attracted critical acclaim. Reid's own favorites are his tribute to Walt Disney's pal, Ub Iwerks, and "Love".
Listen by Marc Roberts 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?
My Beloved Self by Christopher Sly 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.
Lady of the Sea and other Poems by Warren Brown Lady of the Sea and other Poems by Warren Brown March 07, 2012 $3.99 14912 words Sample 15%
This collection of poems explores a number of interesting topics from Ninjas and Shoguns, to Robin Hood, Britain's Got Talent, to poems on Nature, Elvis Presley, the Piccadilly Line and the History of London. Warren Brown has been writing Poetry since the age of Eighteen and has published a number of his poems in magazines, newspapers and in Poetry Anthologies.
The Lay of Gilthol and Kirðral by Kevis Hendrickson The Lay of Gilthol and Kirðral by Kevis Hendrickson Dec. 28, 2011 $3.99 7997 words Sample 30%
The Lay of Gilthol and Kirðral is the tale of two fae lovers who defied their families in order to be together. It is a tragic poem telling of the power of love.
51 by gregory douglas 51 by gregory douglas Dec. 09, 2011 $3.99 6108 words Sample 20%
The present day prizes and products that dwell within a poet's mind
Love is Like a Rainbow by Dawn Colclasure Love is Like a Rainbow by Dawn Colclasure March 20, 2010 $3.99 9407 words Sample 20%
Love is... ...a reminder there is still hope in this world. ...a gentle whisper to guide you and give you strength in hard times. ...a neverending bond that transcends death. ...a promise of forever when two people become one. ...a brand new day after life's most turbulent storm.
Light Verses Dark Humor by J. F. Kinyon Light Verses Dark Humor by J. F. Kinyon Aug. 25, 2010 $3.99 3551 words Sample 25%
Beat style poetry with a decidedly dark, yet humorous bent. Brutally honest writing ranging from the autobiographical and introspective to the off-beat and quirky.
From Midnight Until Dawn by P. J. Caiden From Midnight Until Dawn by P. J. Caiden July 14, 2011 $3.99 10330 words Sample 20%
From Midnight Until Dawn, dark, Gothic poetry for the modern reader. It’s more than just poetry, it’s a journey to the dark side.
The Love Letter by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet The Love Letter by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 22, 2011 $3.99 7464 words Sample 10%
I enjoy sending out messages to anyone who will listen and digest what is being said and understand what is important in life. My goal is to make you aware of the love that has been lost or forgotten about, abused and mistreated, to wake you up to the understanding of what love is. LOVE has different faces and carries different pieces to make the heart calm, happy, and complete.
Wrestling Light by Michael Neal Morris Wrestling Light by Michael Neal Morris Jan. 15, 2012 $3.99 7506 words Sample 20%
We wrestle with many things during our lives: each other, ideas, desires, God. This is a book about such conflicts.
From Cane Field to the Sea by Yasmin Morais From Cane Field to the Sea by Yasmin Morais March 01, 2011 $3.99 3453 words Sample 15%
From Cane Field to the Sea is the author's first collection of poems, and they reflect her experiences growing up in Jamaica. The poems also address race, family life, love, loss, Jamaican politics and the immigrant experience in North America.
Take It From Me: Cautionary Tales From a Former Fool by Tremayne Moore Take It From Me: Cautionary Tales From a Former Fool by Tremayne Moore Aug. 07, 2011 $3.99 26483 words Sample 20%
In his first poetic release, Tremayne Moore takes you by the heart, soul & spirit. Experience the power of poetry through this thought-provoking, life changing book.
TwiLove Poems: Love in 140 Characters or Less by Pierce Minor TwiLove Poems: Love in 140 Characters or Less by Pierce Minor Dec. 22, 2010 $3.99 2783 words Sample 20%
The First and Only published collection of poetry designed specifically for Twitter users! All of the pieces were written in 140 characters or less, so they can be thought of as long haikus or micro poems. If you're not on Twitter, but crave good heartfelt poetry, this book is also for You! The theme is perfect not only for Valentine's Day, but poetic getaways throughout the year.
He's Beautiful to Me by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet He's Beautiful to Me by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 22, 2011 $3.99 12358 words Sample 10%
“Remember Me” When my life is over what will you remember about me? Will you wait 'til I die just to send me flowers, wait 'til they read my obituary to tell me you love me, wait 'til they sing "His Eyes on the Sparrow" and remember that you never called to see how I was doing, will you wait 'til the Pastor asks "does anyone want to speak" then remember the beautiful things about me
Beni de Bir Seven Vardı by Salih Aslanparcasi Beni de Bir Seven Vardı by Salih Aslanparcasi Feb. 01, 2012 $3.99 3139 words Sample 20%
Salih Aslanparçası, 01 ocak 1989 tarihinde diyarbakır'ın çermik ilçesine bağlı petekkaya köyünde dünyaya geldi. şiir'e olan ilgisi küçük yaşlarda başladı. ilk şiirlerini 16 yaşında yazdı.. Beni de bir seven vardı, Gözlerime gülen vardı, Dertlerimi bilen vardı, Her halimi gören vardı. Beni de bir seven vardı, Yollarımda sabahlardı, Beklemekten sıkılmazdı, Bana şiirler yazardı. Beni de bir seven
Take It From Her: Cautionary Lessons For The Ladies We Love by Tremayne Moore Take It From Her: Cautionary Lessons For The Ladies We Love by Tremayne Moore Aug. 07, 2011 $3.99 16394 words Sample 20%
Ladies! In his second poetic release, Tremayne takes you by the heart and your stiletto heels. Experience the power of poetry that speaks to the trials, tests, and triumphs of every woman. This is a must read for the men who love you!
Pomes - Older and Younger by John Thomas Ahearn Pomes - Older and Younger by John Thomas Ahearn March 15, 2009 $3.99 17430 words Sample 15%
Pomes, Older and Younger, a debut poetry collection from John Ahearn, offers a basket of poems that will stay long after they have been read, poems that manage to smile at the realities of love and life. John Ahearn believes that all the old forms are there to be used in the working poet's toolbox - that there is a form for every expression. His unsparing modern eye does the rest.
Strong in my Woman by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet Strong in my Woman by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 22, 2011 $3.99 7482 words Sample 10%
Strength is not in how independent you are it's in the things you do the people you love and how you stand in good and bad times. As a single mother I have been faced with some tough situations homelessness, not be able to feed my children, heart ache, rise and fall of working, money issues and I could go on. The one thing that my children have seen is my strength my will to live.
FunkY by Christian Loriel FunkY by Christian Loriel Nov. 28, 2011 $3.99 9777 words Sample 15%
Have you ever heard a pimp's haiku? Ever wondered what an abused woman sees when she looks in the mirror? Ever asked a mother what would force her to abandon her child? Over the course of a turbulent weekend, the residents of "Funky" Avenue will share with you their secrets, fears, joys, and regrets, told to you in poetic form. It begins with a missing teen and ends in a night of horror.
Final Mask by Russell Buker Final Mask by Russell Buker March 28, 2012 $3.99 4650 words Sample 20%
"A fine book. Poems of advice and encouragement..." --Ron Cuddy
FelhÅ‘apa karjai by Brátán Erzsébet FelhÅ‘apa karjai by Brátán Erzsébet Nov. 07, 2011 $3.99 1914 words Sample 20%
Róka Vöröslő ravaszdi lesben áll, csöpögő nyállal feni fogát, hízelgő álmosollyal arcán, becserkészi az áldozatát. Ki hallgat a hazug bókokra, az lesz álnokság áldozata, nem az a lényeg, mit mondanak, hogy ki mondja, sokkal fontosabb!
FAR AWAY AT HOME by David Bellarosa FAR AWAY AT HOME by David Bellarosa April 07, 2009 $4.00 9025 words Sample 15%
FAR AWAY AT HOME is a book of writing by a new American author, David Bellarosa. FAR AWAY AT HOME is the author's first published work.
Kinyal de Pasiones by Marisol Flamenco Kinyal de Pasiones by Marisol Flamenco Jan. 09, 2011 $4.00 7302 words
Kinyal de Pasiones: es una recopilación de sentimientos, de emociones, de situaciones Que muchas veces nos hacen perder la calma. Es el despertar de todos esos temas que raramente conversamos en voz alta, pero que susurramos en el silencio de la noche abrazados a nuestra almohada. Es nostalgia, tristeza, amor, pasión, soledad. Pero también es alegría, tal cual nos ofrece en contraste la vida.
Strength For the Day by David Y Bevington 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.
The Arrival by JA Laflin The Arrival by JA Laflin April 16, 2009 $4.00 1719 words Sample 50%
What would the world look like through the eyes of visitors? In this free-form poem, men from another world arrive to observe and ultimately cast judgement upon the present state of the Planet Earth.
Lessons from Nature, Volume 2 of 3 by David Y Bevington 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.
No Guarantees - Adjust & Continue by Paul Richmond No Guarantees - Adjust & Continue by Paul Richmond Aug. 01, 2010 $4.00 13461 words Sample 40%
A really loose, train-of-consciousness style that is easy to follow, inexplicably hilarious, and reminds one of Ginsberg and Beat poetry. Quirky stories & revealing surprises, short and packed with meaning, these are stories to be savored. Performance pieces. Protest art. Surreal emotional moments. Paradoxical portraits. This author has a strong and unique voice.
Lessons in Nature, Volume 3 of 3 by David Y Bevington 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.
Fire & Ice by Michael David Anderson Fire & Ice by Michael David Anderson Feb. 16, 2010 $4.00 31294 words Sample 10%
Fire & Ice is the debut poetry collection from Michael David Anderson and features a wide array of subjects, from love to heartbreak, from family life to social issues.
Ready Or Not - Living in the Break Down Lane by Paul Richmond Ready Or Not - Living in the Break Down Lane by Paul Richmond Aug. 01, 2010 $4.00 14020 words Sample 40%
A really loose, train-of-consciousness style that is easy to follow, inexplicably hilarious, and reminds one of Ginsberg and Beat poetry. Quirky stories & revealing surprises, short and packed with meaning, these are stories to be savored. Performance pieces. Protest art. Surreal emotional moments. Paradoxical portraits. This author has a strong and unique voice.
Panoramic Insight by Tze Hui Lee 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.
Speechless by Oprah Bradford Speechless by Oprah Bradford May 10, 2012 $4.00 12397 words Sample 20%
Speechless is a poem collections that deals with love, heartache, life lessons, and society
Rhythmic Expressions of the Heart by Tze Hui Lee Rhythmic Expressions of the Heart by Tze Hui Lee Nov. 06, 2010 $4.00 8423 words Sample 10%
Rhythmic Expressions of the Heart is a collection of poems for open minded scholars of all ages. It is a delightful insight into the mind of a psychology student with an over imaginative mind.
Glimpises From The Mind by Susan KERSTEN Glimpises From The Mind by Susan KERSTEN May 16, 2012 $4.00 3668 words Sample 15%
A collection of poetry