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We Start With Pain and End Proud by Garrett Frechette We Start With Pain and End Proud by Garrett Frechette May 14, 2012 $4.99 8343 words Sample 20%
We don’t realize what we are doing until it is done. We search for someone to stimulate love, to make us feel like we belong in their world; in many ways our belonging brings a sense of order in our own lives, a chaos to be reckoned with.
12 Short Stories and 11 Poems by Christopher Phillip Ward 12 Short Stories and 11 Poems by Christopher Phillip Ward May 13, 2012 $4.95 38805 words Sample 20%
A beautiful young Irish immigrant sings her sad song in the dusty halls of an abandoned inn, a marine is finally allowed to make a choice, a crazed old man puts to rest his own ‘Old yeller’, and a disillusioned lover learns the meaning of Poe’s plaintive cry for nepenthe, the balm of Gilead. 12 tales of terror, retribution, and insanity plus 11 poems.
Plum by Stan Grimes Plum by Stan Grimes May 13, 2012 Free! 2195 words Sample 15%
The belief that everything happens for a reason just might be wrong. Perhaps some things happen serendipitously like walking into the street and being hit by a car, or walking into the street and not being hit by a car. It’s not always guided by some finger appearing out of the sky and with a deep Charlton Heston voice saying, “Don’t walk into the street!” Sometimes an ant is crushed...
Foamghast by NAP BOOKS Foamghast by NAP BOOKS May 13, 2012 Free! 1373 words Read a sample
BY PAUL CUNNINGHAM
A Lady Shines Through by Michael R Jewell A Lady Shines Through by Michael R Jewell May 12, 2012 $4.99 8137 words Sample 15%
Everyone has gone or will go through the different phases of love. These are fifty poems of the many phases of love. Some were to win a lady's heart. Some were to ease the pain of heartache. Some were observations. Some were fantasy and imagination on this authors' part. See if you can relate.
Poems by Patrick Von Mende Poems by Patrick Von Mende May 12, 2012 $2.99 7166 words Sample 15%
This is a collection of poems that I wrote between October 2003 and October 2006. They are poems ranging through love, war, happiness, sadness, motivational, and much more. To this day I find them to be inspirational, thought provoking, and helpful on many levels and I hope you do as well.
Prisoner of Hope by Alina Cosma Prisoner of Hope by Alina Cosma May 12, 2012 $2.99 1454 words Sample 30%
Short poems and lyrics.
Delusions of a Man baisse (Version française) by Robert Logsdon Delusions of a Man baisse (Version française) by Robert Logsdon May 11, 2012 $0.99 6349 words Sample 20%
Logsdon combine des œuvres antérieures à l'écriture esthétique créée à partir du fond de la photographie de Kylie Ikerd. Les visions des poèmes d'artisanat allant de l'amour jeune, les épreuves de la mi-vie et les aspirations du vieillissement avec élégance dans un monde moderne. La nuance de la lentille Ikerd combinée à la traduction de Logsdon en poésie et en prose sous forme d'un style narrati
Timeless Clock by One Karma Publishing Timeless Clock by One Karma Publishing May 11, 2012 $6.99 13899 words Sample 20%
Take a journey through Timeless Clock. When life looks different from the outside, you will always fine reality in poems like… Lost Understanding…When you don’t care who’s climbing into your sheets. Thick & Thin…When you’re constantly reminded of the lies. When you hurt…When you love someone more than you love yourself. My World… When life in the imagination can be the way you want it. Nice Guys
QUIT by silverscalpel QUIT by silverscalpel May 11, 2012 Free! 697 words Read a sample
drugs, addictions, quitting, life and death
A teremtÅ‘höz by Tolnai Tamás A teremtÅ‘höz by Tolnai Tamás May 11, 2012 $4.99 6715 words Sample 20%
Versek A kanapén ülni és verseket olvasni nagyon kellemes elfoglaltság. Verset írni legalább ugyanennyire kellemes. Olyankor megszűnik a külvilág, megszűnik az idő és megszűnik a zaj. Egyedül marad a költő a gondolataival! Aki szereti a verseket, annak ajánlom.
Everyday Gratitude Vol 2 by Felipe Adan Lerma Everyday Gratitude Vol 2 by Felipe Adan Lerma May 11, 2012 $0.99 5372 words Sample 15%
"Everyday Gratitude Vol 2" - Part of a larger continuing work, "A Year of Gratitude" My intent is to provide work that inspires a small sense of inspiration or gratitude for living life day to day, with a wonder of common things and occurrences that are accessible
A Ripple in Time by The Albatross A Ripple in Time by The Albatross May 11, 2012 Free! 938 words Read a sample
A few short poems/random thoughts ranging from "Listerine" an ode to an ex girlfriend, to the big booty inspired "Kardashian Moon." Also included is a short ballad dedicated to a sports legend in, The Tiger, as well as a long overdo tribute to the one and only female "kankle."
The Inspiration of Death by Colin Alexander The Inspiration of Death by Colin Alexander May 10, 2012 $2.99 3943 words Sample 35%
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.
Delirios De Un Hombre En Descenso (versión en español) by Robert Logsdon Delirios De Un Hombre En Descenso (versión en español) by Robert Logsdon May 10, 2012 $0.99 6678 words Sample 20%
Logsdon combina trabajos anteriores con la escritura estética creada desde el telón de fondo de la fotografía de Kylie Ikerd. Las visiones poemas arte que van desde el amor joven, las pruebas de la mitad de la vida y las aspiraciones de envejecer con gracia en un mundo moderno. El matiz de lente Ikerd, combinado con la traducción Logsdon en la poesía y la prosa de formar un estilo de narración que
Delusions of a Declining Man by Robert Logsdon Delusions of a Declining Man by Robert Logsdon May 10, 2012 $0.99 5914 words Sample 20%
Logsdon combines earlier works with aesthetic writing created from the backdrop of the photography of Kylie Ikerd. The poems craft visions ranging from young love, the trials of mid-life and aging gracefully in a modern world. The nuance of Ikerd’s lens combined with Logsdon’s translation into poetry and prose form a storytelling style that will both grip emotions and lift the spirit.
To Putin, Obama and K by Andrei Menchutin To Putin, Obama and K by Andrei Menchutin May 10, 2012 $2.99 2117 words Sample 20%
Satirical political poems, epigrams
A Whispering Soul by Cuong Dao A Whispering Soul by Cuong Dao May 10, 2012 Free! 2484 words Read a sample
The book is comprised of 40 poems, which vary from passionate romance, excruciating pain, to blissful hope. Rearrange scrambled words to paint vivid pictures of daily occurrences. Readers in the world should somehow connect with at least one poem.
Twitpoems by Allen Taylor Twitpoems by Allen Taylor May 10, 2012 $0.99 849 words Sample 15%
30 poems published over the course of one month, one poem per day for 30 days. Each poem consists of 140 characters or less and ranging from the profound to the absurd. Silly, witty, thoughtful, and poetic. Each poem is its own gem.
Lucky Charms by One Karma Publishing Lucky Charms by One Karma Publishing May 10, 2012 $3.99 6425 words Sample 20%
“Sidepiece”… ladies have you ever been a man’s sidepiece? “Dear Devil”… remembering what it was like when you were in the world. “Gang Life”… when that’s the only family you know. “A Risk”…when that one moment of pleasure could be the ultimate end. “Keeping Secrets”…we all have our skeletons. “Who am I?”… when you are licensed to be you.
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
Shadwell Hills by Rebecca Lilly Shadwell Hills by Rebecca Lilly May 09, 2012 $7.99 1570 words Sample 20%
The art of the haiku, evolving out of centuries-old traditions and syllabic conventions, is a form of Japanese lyric poetry which demands sure-footed control and, at the same time, light-winged delicacy from every word breathed into its triad of lines. In SHADWELL HILLS, Rebecca Lilly has faced up to this mission with grace, sensibility, and a philosophical steadfastness.
Five of Hearts: Fifty Poems Written March and April 2012 by M.L. Pierce Five of Hearts: Fifty Poems Written March and April 2012 by M.L. Pierce May 09, 2012 Free! 11241 words Read a sample
A collection of early poems written by M.L. Pierce with large influence from writers such as Bukowski, Danielewski, Cummings. Drawing largely from minimalist writing and stream-of-consciousness writing, this book features poems about love, loss, depression, alcoholism, and the regret from growing up.
Sherwin's Comments in Poetry by Sherwin D'Souza Sherwin's Comments in Poetry by Sherwin D'Souza May 09, 2012 $1.00 1020 words Sample 20%
This is includes what life may be like in the future. These are a series of poems. This is the improved version. It has repetitive poetry. It is for all ages, especially for teens.
Like the Dog I Am by Sean King Like the Dog I Am by Sean King May 09, 2012 $4.50 10237 words
"He rang me later.Here,it’s finished.How could he write a poetry book in-I cut myself short,Hank had done it once out of fear,fear of losing the artery of creation.He wrote this book for you.I don’t know who you are,but I know who he is,he’s a dog,a dog that roams the night looking for tomorrow.When he told me he needed a fountain pen,I knew why,I just didn’t know he’d slaughter language with it."
MEDITATIONS ON BLUE, YELLOW AND GREY by Nathaniel S. Rounds by Fowlpox Press MEDITATIONS ON BLUE, YELLOW AND GREY by Nathaniel S. Rounds by Fowlpox Press May 09, 2012 Free! 1804 words Sample 20%
The title reveals a tight association with painting, and one must refer to Rothko to see what is truly going on. Reading the chapbook proves helpful as well.
Special Effects by Sue Binder Special Effects by Sue Binder May 09, 2012 Free! 4444 words Read a sample
Ever have trouble remembering a password for a computer program? This fun/serious/futuristic book of poetry offers up a number of topics, including the password topic. Ranging from humorous to serious concepts, and finally depicting an almost apocalyptic future, the poems represent the human search for meaning and identity.
Du Ciel elle a flotté vers un embrassement d'attente by Sunil P. Narayan. Du Ciel elle a flotté vers un embrassement d'attente by Sunil P. Narayan. May 09, 2012 Free! 2511 words Read a sample
A wonderful desctription of Haute couture as captured in poetic form by the ever-skilled Sunil P. Narayan. Prepare to be amazed. ISBN: 978-0-9879561-5-6
Willoughby by Abhay Adil Willoughby by Abhay Adil May 09, 2012 Free! 868 words Sample 20%
Willoughby is a poem inspired by "The Twilight Zone” episode “A stop at Willoughby”. This ebook contains the single poem and the explanation and interpretation by the poet of both the poem and the “The Twilight Zone” episode which inspired it.
Fritz365 A Year In Poetry by Fred Robel Fritz365 A Year In Poetry by Fred Robel May 09, 2012 Free! 61679 words Read a sample
Life, death, sex, religion, introspection, you name it. This collection of poetry was written over the course of 2011. An entry was made every day, as part of an exercise for the author to expand his poetic range. It's up to you to decide if change did occur as far as style, and expertise. What it is, is simple: 365 daily entries, to amuse and horrify, justify and vilify.
Well That Was That; The Poetry of Martin Kloess by Kristina Stancil Well That Was That; The Poetry of Martin Kloess by Kristina Stancil May 08, 2012 $2.99 561 words Sample 10%
A humourous look at relationships by Martin Kloess and edited by Kristina Stancil.
A Splash of Ink by David Brydon A Splash of Ink by David Brydon May 08, 2012 $4.99 21536 words Sample 20%
This eBook is a personal collection of small poems and micro-poems. The poems speak of love, sadness, life and all those emotions, which make you feel the ache.
High Romance: A Book of Poetry by Robert Cottone High Romance: A Book of Poetry by Robert Cottone May 08, 2012 $5.99 6797 words Sample 20%
This is a book of romantic self-expression. It is about love in its many forms. Women will find this book revealing of the masculine journey, providing an open look into the masculine perspective of love and sex. Men will recognize poetic themes familiar to their lives and experiences. This is a collection of poems that will inspire love and encourage positive loving relationships.
Exiled from Main Street: the autobiography of a midwest town by Anonymous Exiled from Main Street: the autobiography of a midwest town by Anonymous May 08, 2012 Free! 2676 words Read a sample
A brutal and honest poetry collection, shining a light into the darkened corners of small town American life.
The April 2012 Um-Yangian by Steve Lavigne The April 2012 Um-Yangian by Steve Lavigne May 07, 2012 Free! 3966 words Read a sample
From the author of “Fork and other poems” and “The Unpublishables”, this new collection is the “best of” from the April 2012 PAD (poem a day) challenge. Quirky, unique and intriguing, these poems are sure to make you think, move you (one way or another) and amuse.
Archaic Freedom by Jeff Cannon Archaic Freedom by Jeff Cannon May 07, 2012 Free! 7708 words Read a sample
A visionary full-length book of original poetry, exploring percipient themes of psychonautics and cultural anthroplogy in inventive verse: a look deep within ancient and modern concepts of freedom, ecstatic release, and cosmological connection.
Me In The Middle by Renee Jones Me In The Middle by Renee Jones May 07, 2012 $2.25 940 words Sample 20%
"Me In The Middle" is a short collection of contempory poetry. It focuses on emotions such as happiness, self-doubt, and ultimately self awareness.
The Hand That Rocks The Cradle by Etha Gray The Hand That Rocks The Cradle by Etha Gray May 07, 2012 $2.95 21679 words Sample 10%
It is said that The Hand That Rocks The Cradle rules the world. However, long before the reader get to the last page of this book, he or she will have come to the same conclusion. The author captures the feminine mystique in an original and defined manner.
El Mirador by Iurgi Urrutia El Mirador by Iurgi Urrutia May 07, 2012 Free! 4358 words Read a sample
Los poemas y cantos populares que forman El Mirador son una ventana abierta a un pasado lejano cuando las tierras de Turylan eran el nexo de unión de varias culturas. Además forman el poemario más completo de las tierras de Seybür y Luraydan. La obara está compuesta de una selección de cantos populares y poemas originales atribuidos a Börr nar Rhovenar.
Sarsenet Sarcophagus by Mirvan Ereon Sarsenet Sarcophagus by Mirvan Ereon May 06, 2012 $1.50 3610 words Sample 20%
To want someone so bad that the putrefying flesh Will not be a burden but a sweet pile of lovely things. To love someone so much and even too great That one shall be not afraid To love someone by opening one’s mouth And taste the meat and swallow. To love someone and take everything in, All that can be consumed and sheltered inside. To love and
Sigh of a Traveler by Ed Teja Sigh of a Traveler by Ed Teja May 05, 2012 $2.99 3546 words Sample 20%
Traveling provides an opportunity to see the world from a variety of perspectives. This collection of poems was written while moving slowly from one place to another. Along with a few photos, this collection provides observations of life in different places, and mixed impressions of the world as she is. The poems were primarily written in Asia, the Caribbean and Southeastern United States.
On the Bridge (Na Mosta) by Denka Kutzarova On the Bridge (Na Mosta) by Denka Kutzarova May 05, 2012 Free! 5640 words Read a sample
63 poems written 1980-1991, organized thematically into 6 cycles. Preceded by a credo poem which is an answer to the poetess Blaga Dimitrova. Includes pen and ink illustrations by the author.
Life Reflections by Avi Deshmukh Life Reflections by Avi Deshmukh May 05, 2012 Free! 78 words Read a sample
"Life Reflections" is a group of poems written by 10 year old girl Isha Deshmukh. She lives in Alpharetta, GA. Isha is a 5th grade student. Isha shares reflective moments of life, her keen observation of nature and things that surround her. These poems with simple worlds and profound meaning seem to flow naturally. They transcend you to a different world.
Melody Of Sorrows by Richard DeMello Melody Of Sorrows by Richard DeMello May 05, 2012 $1.99 4535 words Sample 10%
Dark poetry, Gothic, visceral, archaic
Kärleksrester by Björn Björkegren Kärleksrester by Björn Björkegren May 05, 2012 Free! 25 words Read a sample
Så är det. Igen.
Kamaleoiaren Pozoia by Iurgi Urrutia Kamaleoiaren Pozoia by Iurgi Urrutia May 05, 2012 Free! 4223 words Read a sample
Kamaleoiaren Pozoia, gehienbat, azken urteetan idatzitako olerkiez osaturik dago. Alde batetik, Australiatik Euskal Herriari begira idatzitako hitzak dira. Bestetik, nere nortasun berritik eta bizitzan izan ditudan aldaketen islada.
Random Rhymes by Dawn Millen Random Rhymes by Dawn Millen May 04, 2012 $4.99 8431 words Sample 20%
Some poetry old and new written over time and through life's window. Enjoy
Once Upon a Rhyme... by Kimberly A Bettes Once Upon a Rhyme... by Kimberly A Bettes May 04, 2012 $2.99 25825 words Sample 20%
From the author of RAGE and Held comes a diverse collection of rhyming short stories and poems. In true Bettes fashion, the author explores the darkest recesses of the human mind, shedding light on the evil deeds they do, only this time, she does it in the category of poetry.
Moving On by Robin Gilbert Moving On by Robin Gilbert May 04, 2012 Free! 1134 words Read a sample
What are we but voices, inside a madman’s head?
Invitation to the Voyage: Selected Poems of Peter Marshall Bell by Raymond Boyington Invitation to the Voyage: Selected Poems of Peter Marshall Bell by Raymond Boyington May 04, 2012 $0.99 4222 words Sample 25%
Twenty-one poems from 1981 to 1994 embrace irony, anguish, tenderness, humor and love in a journey of discovery by a beloved history teacher and passionate traveler.