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Poetry
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One Moon: The Legend of Snow White & Black Spot
by S.D. HenkeIn the heart of the formidable Arctic Tundra, One Moon shares her sky's view of an uncommon bond between two she-wolves that proved to be essential for one Arctic wolf pack’s future. An exquisite fusion of poetry and prose in a story inspired by the true story of the legendary Eureka pack in a documentary filmed by PBS on Nature’s Arctic Wolf Pack and the legacy of Snow White and Black Spot. -
Frayed Edges
by Tor RoseFrayed Edges is an evocative and thought-provoking collection that pays homage to the unfiltered human experience. Embodying the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability, these poems showcase both the serrated and fragile aspects of life. Within these pages, readers will explore the psychological burdens that accompany personal growth, the yearning for a meaningful existence, and a sardonic perspective that occasionally offers respite from life's bleakness. In a world that emphasizes ... more -
The Phoenix Tapes
by Nelle JIn this book, Nelle J gives you two sides. Side A, Inferno, is a collection that dives deep into fiery, heartfelt moments that can be too much to bear or extremely exhilarating that cause spark. With her tell-it-like-it-is personality, you will feel the heat. Side B, Ash, mellows out the mood with a touch of charisma and a sense of renewal. Being authentically yourself even in heated moments is Nelle J's passion and purpose while navigating unnecessary baggage. -
The Valley of Sorrows
by lief ericsonThe unknown inheritance of a war. The cause and effect of combat.
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Complexion of a Rose
by Auteanna BayAuteanna Bay, brings to you a collection of short stories and poems. written in an unorthodox type of way. Stories and poems range from romance, fantasy, spiritual thoughts and more. A simple way to introduce her writing into the world before coming out with more work. -
Saint Express: That Weird Christian Kid
by ChuChu UkpabiThere’s ALWAYS something that challenges your faith. And that was Avera’s role in my life at the time. This is the real life story, told in verse, of my growing in Christ. Some parts are romantic. MANY parts are embarrassing. Some parts are inspirational. Some parts are extreme. But all of it is for His Glory. This is the struggle I had with my Lord Jesus, with Avera, with my stupid past sins, with my flesh, And who I’m called to be. It gets weird. -
Turn Your Back on the Shore
by Scott RosinThis varied poetic collection touches on alienation, conservation, environmentalism, and the joyful psyche and practice of wave-riding. Scott Rosin presents a sensual wordscape that is accessible, thoughtful, and reflective of his half-century among the breakers. Sometimes classical, always biographical, his poetry employs the beat and rhythm of the ocean.
Humorous and satirical with a tinge of the philosophical, Rosin's poems are about stepping away from our fast-paced civiliz... more -
The Ring In Which We Must Fight Loss Love Life Through Grief
by Nicholas BellamyThis book displays the ups and downs of grief round by round wave by wave. The dark side of grief can be overwhelming but also liberating as you begin to understand why grief moves the way it does. We must embrace the loss with the intent to develop and grow from what comes of grief. Grief doesn't define you but allows you to see the world through a different lens. Feelings and emotions can dictate the day so we must be mindful of how we deal with them and give ourselves grace to feel.
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Life Therein: A Moment at a Time
by Matthew D. HuntThrough its beautiful and expressive language, raw honesty and poignant vulnerability, "Life Therein: A Moment at a Time" speaks to the universal experiences of the human condition.
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Biting Thorns Off Roses
by Megan E. HoffmanBiting Thorns Off Roses is a transmutation of deep pain.
Through poetry, Hoffman strives to not only remove, but to also intimately examine the masks we all wear to hide from the world—and perhaps most importantly, the ones we wear to hide from ourselves.
Hoffman brings into question the ways in which we, as individuals and as a society, approach trauma. She shakes the very foundation... more
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Next Time You Come Home
by Lisa DordalIn NEXT TIME YOU COME HOME, Lisa Dordal distills one hundred eighty letters she received from her mother over a twelve-year period (1989-2001) into short, meditative entries that reflect upon motherhood, marriage, grief, the beauty of the natural world, same-sex relationships, and the passage of time. The final entries are something between letters and poems—not fully letters and not fully poems but, instead, their own thing—and portray a mother who, despite her alcoholism, maintains an engaged ... more -
The Gray Office: The Cubicle Life in 50 Corporate Haiku
by Ron PerovichDo you love your job? Then this book probably isn't for you. This is poetry for everyone who works to live but doesn't live to work. These are verses of corporate commiseration, bite-size business dread for the alarm clock averse. So help clear your "case of the Mondays" with this set of cynical snipes and sighs and remind yourself you're not alone (even if everybody else went home early). -
Star Lines: A Collection of Cosmic Poetry
by Ron PerovichA poetry chapbook collection of over 30 poems exploring the mysteries and wonders of our universe. Ranging from whimsical imaginings of how distant astronomers may be contemplating us, to more serious contemplations of our place among the stars, author Ron Perovich shares his own love of astronomy and invites readers to delight in the scale of the cosmos with him. Poems sprinkle in enough science facts to spark the imagination as well as reward those readers who may know their way around the sol... more -
Wheels and Rhymes: A Collection of Steampunk and Pirate Poetry
by Ron PerovichA chapbook collection of new poetry celebrating both the swashbuckling adventure tales of the age of piracy, as well as the fantasy world of Steampunk and Victorian fiction. Award winning poet Ron Perovich blends humor, drama, and whimsy in 22 works of varying lengths and moods, culminating in the mini-epic "The Strange Reappearance of the Late Lord Chester."
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Sivateja Mukkamala Poetry
by Sivateja MukkamalaReflections about life, family, relationships, conditioning of the human mind, consciousness and existence, freedom and liberation from cognitive distortions and mental health ailments in reflective poetry format. -
Because You Can't Help It: a collection of poems
by Alexa GraysonWhen you feel like no one understands you, like you are the only one who can help you, like there must be something wrong in your brain, what do you do? You try your hardest to save yourself, but you fail every time, because you can't help it. You can't help feeling the way you do, you cannot avoid the pain or neglect yourself. It is only when you realise that other people out there think and feel the same that all those beautiful, lonely souls join forces and give you the help you need. In thes... more