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A Place No Flowers Grow

by Cheryl Cantafio

A Place No Flowers Grow is a book in verse that uses poetry to create a modern-day gothic tale. The story introduces Octavia, an optimistic doctor with a passion for the scientific world of plants and flowers. She meets Roen, an innovator looking for a fresh start. He is practicing questionable experiments on Fox, a regal, intelligent arctic animal in the wrong place at the wrong time. Fates collide. Love blooms. Rage smolders.

Thursdays with You: A Collection of Sapphic Poetry

by Emma Payne

Thursdays with You is a collection of poetry that encompasses what it feels like to struggle with sexuality, self-expression, and the acceptance of love. It discusses topics related to loneliness, healing, self-love, personal transformation, and happiness. Written for those struggling to find love outside and within themselves, this captivating collection of poetry was written to help others find comfort in their journey of self-acceptance.

Mi Vida de Poemas

by Trinidad Rodriguez

"Mi vida de poemas" es una historia de determinación, valor y una fe inquebrantable. Cada poema es un capítulo de una vida llena de luchas y la perseverancia de una madre soltera. Respira cada línea y comparte esas experiencias y ve ellas a través de las ventanas de sus ojos. Algunos poemas le permiten volar como una mariposa, la realización de la libertad de un primer vuelo, mientras que otros traen un dolor a tu corazón. Deja sentir el anhelo de una pareja amorosa y el cuidado y la dedicación ... more

Echoes Lost in Stars

by PS Conway

“Echoes Lost in Stars” by PS Conway is not just another poetry book; it is a fabulous experience that transports the readers to realms where words transcend their mere definitions. It is an exploration of the universe, a celebration of love, an immersion into nature’s wonders where philosophical, mystical and biblical concepts, and our eternal connection to them take new forms. This exceptional collection of poems weaves together all these elements to create a stunning journey to self-discovery.

I Spent 30 Consecutive Days in the Library and Wrote this Little Poetry Book about It

by Walter the Educator

The Library is a sacred place; it is a place to learn, discover, question, and relax. The Library brings me peace. Using poetry to discuss the Library may help someone else find peace in a place that is so serene and educationally beneficial. Poetry can give a fresh perspective on the revered place.

A Thousand Thousand Petty Phrases

by James Lewis Huss

Perhaps there is no other poetic form in the English language that carries with it the mystique and allure of the sonnet. Revived in the 14th century by the Italian poet Petrarch, the sonnet was popularized in English by Renaissance writers like William Shakespeare and Edmund Spenser. The sonnet, with its strict meter, rhyme scheme, and thematic structure, is a challenging but rewarding form, which is probably why it continues to appeal to poets centuries after its revival.

bliss is a fitter muse than misery

by James Lewis Huss

Robert Frost famously quipped that writing free verse poetry is like playing tennis "without a net." And yet free verse poetry can be just as challenging as the classical forms. bliss is a fitter muse than misery is not just poetry without form, but a free expression of the elements of sound that make words and phrases into poetry.

Stars over Antioch Birthmarks and Buttoned Lips

by April May Burnside

"Stars Over Antioch: Birthmarks and Buttoned Lips" by April May Burnside is a poignant collection of poetry that serves as a eulogy for the past self. Through evocative verses, Burnside explores themes of memory, identity, and transformation, reflecting on the weight of experiences and the emotional ties that shape who we are.

The collection delves into the complexities of grief and healing, addressing the parts of herself that she mourns—the memori... more

Bosphorus Dreams and Trappist Despair

by J.P. Canalias

Embarking on a quest for identity and belonging, this narrative traverses the globe, from the shadowy echoes of the Beat Generation in New York’s backstreets to the poetic haunts of Arthur Rimbaud in Charleville. It captures the essence of cultural icons and historical landmarks, weaving through the storied landscapes of London, the serene monasteries of Belgium, the artistic fervor of Amsterdam, and the peaceful protest of Saint Petersburg and Moscow. Along the Danube’s flow, into the cultura... more

Nile: Poems and Photographs

by John Delaney

Nile, A chapbook of poems inspired by ancient Egyptian monuments and modern Egyptian tradesmen, documented in color photographs—all enabled by side trips taken near, and days spent drifting down, the Nile River. Included subjects are the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Tutankhamun, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, as well as modern workers like camel traders, box makers, and galabeya tailors. The Nile is the living thread. 13 poems, 18 color photographs.

Seasons of the Soul - 38 Lyric Poems

by Beverley Manley

Named Moonflower, "one who blooms in the darkness," by an Acoma Pueblo tribal elder in the 1960s, Manley's 38 poems burst forth with love, resiliency, and sheer joy. Playful, yet poignant, the author's skill with the written word pulls you in and holds you until the very end.

Even the Dog Was Quiet

by Margaret R. Sáraco

Even the Dog was Quiet is a book of poetry, delivered in hushed overtones when life catches you looking. The collection tells stories through poetry in memoir fashion. “Risk” and “Rue” serve as a call and response to the perils of youth and pain of aging. “A Collage of Misery” about the Gettysburg battlefield and “Early Spring” written about a land trust in present day Baltimore, share an important honey locust tree. Family, friends and strangers, journey with the author in ordinary places but ... more

Brisk Verse

by Garrison Keillor

Garrison Keillor has just published his thirty-first book, Brisk Verse, a delightful collection of almost 200 poems that offer the reader whimsy and tomfoolery, solemn thought-provoking lines, mischievous observations, and tons of fun. Topics run the gamut. To name a few — brevity, thongs, Minnesota, manners, Mozart, Marilyn Monroe, failure, fatherhood, Episcopalians, plumbing, spaghetti, spring, online love, being eighty, and the National Anthem as it might’ve been written by Whitman, Dicki... more

Bare Feet, Blue Words: The Poetic Collection

by Amaali .

These words reflect the journey of memories and experiences, spanning decades. Inclusive of heart matters and soul songs. A revelation of inside!

The Sun Became Shy

by Molly McCreight

Embark on a soul-stirring odyssey through the depths of the human spirit in "The Sun Became Shy." This collection of poems delves into the realms of the dark night of the soul and deconstruction of faith, where the rays of the sun, symbolizing the Divine, seem obscured by the enveloping cloak of Night. Within these pages, readers will traverse the landscapes of doubt, loneliness, anger, and disillusionment, as each narrative intricately weaves the tapestry of human experience. Yet, amidst the... more

I Now Pronounce You

by Caroline Earleywine

What does it mean to love someone well? In her debut full-length collection, I Now Pronounce You, Caroline Earleywine explores this questions and more as she takes us on the journey of a daughter processing the emotional landscape of her parents’ divorce, an Arkansas public school teacher coming to terms with her queerness, and a wife navigating the vulnerable work it takes to love your partner along with yourself as you both grow and change. An interrogation of traditions relatin... more

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