Poetry

Outrageous Rhymes sparkles with funny observations and characters. Like a pig who becomes an interior designer or an elephant, whose desperation for a friend unravels into her becoming a killing machine - accidentally of course! It brings amusement to everyday schooling, suggesting homework contravenes the Child Protection Act and makes slightly naughty comments about family, teachers and everyday chores.The rhymes reinvent some classic stories like Cinderella and Pinocchio with amusing observations of the characters, their flaws and their journey through the tale. Almost incontinent grandparents are given their moment in the limelight and Goldilocks does not fare well in being a kind and caring child. Morals may have conveniently been forgotten by some of the characters who you (and your parents) can judge at your leisure.

A nuanced, passionate exploration of the life and work of one of the most misunderstood writers of the twentieth century.

It started with music. I wanted to be a composer with influences ranging from Frank Zappa and Conlon Nancarrow, right through to contemporary and old music for church organ (Messiaen and Bach). I self-released three mini-CDs of my music, although with my ideas being too complex for my limited skills, I drifted into art and then poetry.These poems are contentious to me. Self-indulgent to some, and hopefully insightful to others. Family and friends endorsed my feelings, and now we have a book!Vulnerable to criticism, good or bad, I feel there is enough honesty in the pages within to validate its existence.

Perhaps all lives start as a well-constructed novel. A series of vignettes follow, some comedic, some mired in tragedy. Sometimes we try to shape our destiny, other times it shapes us.Suddenly in the blink of an eye, we enter the final run-in. For me, this late freedom is best served by poetry, life's essence distilled. Holding close to family and friends and showing kindness to strangers and those in need.Observing at leisure the many human aspects of Britain, Europe and latterly India has sparked a rekindling of the freedoms and insights that can come with age. The many experiences we have stored away in our busy lives can come tumbling out.Appealing to all ages, anyone who has marvelled at the depth, complexity commonality and diversity of our fellow humans can accompany me on this journey.Feel free to join me at any time.These poems are the continuation of that journey.

The adage that life is more about the journey than the destination carries profound significance, especially considering that life's ultimate destination is death. This sentiment, though bordering on cliché, is rich with meaning and potential.I Didn't Used to Be Like This invites readers on an extraordinary journey, one that aims to deepen our appreciation of life's fragility and our inextricable connection to it.This book is a tapestry woven from diverse threads - from stirring poems of protest to poignant personal narratives and reflections on those elements that spark the greatest of human responses: wonder.Each piece is crafted from a highly distinctive perspective, yet resonates with the universal aspects of our shared human experience.Themes of pain, heartache, and loss are intricately interlaced with hope, redemption, and the essence of humanity, painting a vivid portrait of the author's daily thoughts and life's challenges. While our experiences may differ, this book beautifully underscores the undeniable truth that, in the grand tapestry of life and mortality, we have much in common.

E shares a deeply personal account of her experiences with trauma, the reactions to her disclosures, and her diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. She invites readers on a turbulent yet hopeful journey through her recovery. Her unique writing style, characterized by minimal punctuation, allows readers to interpret and experience each poem in their own way. With a powerful ability to evoke strong emotions, her poems come with a trigger warning.

This book is about poetry and the poetic in the cultures and literatures of Britain, Canada and the United States. Close reading is the primary method. The book reads poetry and the poetic in terms of media, aesthetics, drama, criticism, music, interpoetics, diaspora, culture, diversity, African, Asian and Indigenous poets.

A captivating collection of poetry from nature's bard.

A profound collection that explores Nature and the magic of the in-between, Interlude considers how humans connect with their surrounding landscapes and the creatures with whom we share the planet.

From Philadelphia to Erie, and from the shale fields to the coal mines, Keystone Poetry celebrates the varied landscapes and voices of Pennsylvania. This collection brings together the work of 182 poets who, with keen eyes and sharp language, commemorate the hometowns, history, traditions, and culture of the Commonwealth.Organized geographically, the poems traverse county lines, ancestral lineage, and thematic concerns--as well as gender, racial, and socioeconomic barriers. The poems in this collection seek to bring the reader close to home, while simultaneously fostering discovery of new places and a deeper understanding of all those who live in the Keystone state. Keystone Poetry also includes resources for teachers. Drawing from this collection of place-based literature, high school and college educators can use students' hometown experiences to make disciplines such as literature, composition, creative writing, history, geography, sociology, political science, and psychology more engaging and accessible. - To delve more deeply into class discussion, see "Let's Talk About It," a helpful aid for individual or group reflection.- To fuel creativity, access "Let's Write About It," a practical guide to inspire writers of all levels to create their own Pennsylvania journal.

AN INCH THICK is a future-mythic life story in lullaby, peopled by punkish attempts to bind and measure and hold still (attempts egged on by the memory of their impossibility). These texts were written between ages 19 and 26, after an itinerant Southwestern upbringing. They hold: fleeing from homes, homes that flee, femme sex in all directions, hedonism, cheap snacks, swelling, shrinking, bloating, and endless attempts to grow the good.

A soaring collection of poems that deftly explores the familial, personal, and societal relationships of a young Black woman trying to make her way in a fraught world.

The debut collection from an electrifying new talent - a poet of philosophical depth, searching intellect, and lyric grace'A daring, ambitious pleasure to read' ROGER ROBINSON____________________________________Intimate and epic, dark and profound, interweaving hip hop beats with the mythology of the British Isles, Samatar Elmi's A Darker Light is an unforgettable debut collection about the gift and curse of diaspora. With a watchful eye on the minutiae of nature's cycles of life and death, and a profound connection to the land and language that make and unmake our histories, Elmi's poems shine with grace and blaze with defiance.

A series of poems about growing up queer inPoland in the 1980s. Deliverance has a narrative angle and exploresthemes of gender identity, LGBTQ rights, coming out, homophobia, women's rightsetc, at the same time being mainly based on the author's family/societalhistory/background.