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	Last Gasp of the Monkey Mind: Even More Poems and Chance Discoveries	by Rob O'Keefe Sep. 29, 2016	2603 words	Read a sample
	Last Gasp of the Monkey Mind: Even More Poems and Chance Discoveries, like most collections of poetry, addresses all of the customary topics: the nature of reality, the value of integers, and metaphorical canines. Mirroring the previous two collections, there are 24 pieces to browse, encompassing the everyday to the uncommon, the happy to the somber, and the personal to the universal. Enjoy.
	I Take Global Warming Seriously	by Amirhossein Moghisi Sep. 29, 2016	168 words	Read a sample
	A short poem to support global warming, because it's a global concern!
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 29, 2016	235 words	Read a sample
	The perfect poem is a short poem expressing that simple is sometimes better. I write to provoke a smile from wit and comedy. This poem was generated from reading another poem which left me scratching my head and wondering what they were smoking in secret. I like all styles and can appreciate the work of others and maybe one day i will understand them better.
	Fractalverse: Volume Three	by Shawn Michel de Montaigne Sep. 29, 2016	5422 words	Read a sample
	This is the third volume of fractals and free-verse poetry from Shawn Michel de Montaigne.
	Vlati trave	by Radoslav Chugaly Sep. 29, 2016	2942 words	Sample 20%
	Zbirka pesama "Vlati trave" nastala je kao svojevrstan omaž Voltu Vitmenu, nežnom džinu među pesnicima. Nalazim mnogo sličnosti između sebe i njega, najpre po gabaritima jer sam i ja "veliki" pesnik (kilo na kilo, veći sam od većine). Drugo, što je jako važan motivator u mom slučaju, Volt je pisao kao običan čovek, neuštogljen i otvoren. Tu nekako nalazim i sebe.
	Already Forgotten	by C.M.H Sep. 29, 2016	4893 words	Read a sample
	Already Forgotten is a collection of thirty poems written by writer C.M.H and deals with topics such as depression, love, society, and pain.
	Nothing Less, Nothing More: Senryu and Concrete poetry	by Greg Wilson Sep. 28, 2016	279 words	Read a sample
	minimalist poetry.
	Say no to Terrorism	by Amirhossein Moghisi Sep. 28, 2016	305 words	Read a sample
	A poetry to support the families who lost someone in terrorist attacks.
	A Pollie's Progress	by Lindsay Johannsen Sep. 28, 2016	174 words	Read a sample
	This short poem was inspired by the St. Trinians girls' school satirist Ronald Searle and his "Rake's Progress" cartoon series. My efforts fall well short of Searle's standards, of course, but when this weighs heavy on one's creative juices my thoughts always turn to the barrackers of the old Sydney Cricket Ground's famous "Hill" who, if play became tedious would yell: "HAVE A BLOODY GO YA MUG!"
	Forgive and Forget	by Hiranya Borah Sep. 27, 2016	2150 words	Read a sample
	If blood bleeds due to some wrong doings by someone, are you going to stop criticizing him/ her after his/ her death? Your heart will never allow you to forget and forgive easily. Those who are not the victims can utter those saintly words very easily. But can you, as a victim?
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 26, 2016	370 words	Read a sample
	Birthday, a poem inspired by all the well wishes for Avril L. on her 32nd birthday, still so young. Enjoy and feel free to use this trick and others when it is your birthday.
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 26, 2016	435 words	Read a sample
	Truth by morning light, a poem written in the essence of the truth brought on by the first light of the day. Many times this truth shocking and yet for some a lesson never learned. Please enjoy the read and the flashback that is going to incur.
	Mio petit languaje	by Ana Hernández Vila Sep. 26, 2016	3533 words	Read a sample
	Poesía, Poésies e Poesie (Colección / Recueil / Raccolta 2015-2016 - trilingue español, français, italiano)
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 25, 2016	247 words	Read a sample
	I look for, a short poem that failed to yield until it was purged. More thoughts hopefully for more readers. Please feel free to pass me around like a used dollar bill.
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 25, 2016	260 words	Read a sample
	I write for 99 cents, a short poem for a rainy day. Thinking of all the things i could do if i had a dollar. That spare penny could find itself in a wishing well and yes you are right i would wish for a dollar. Enjoy
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 25, 2016	226 words	Read a sample
	Addicted to sexy women, a poem that explains itself. Another freebie to entice you just a little. Poems are like songs, some are good and others are bad. Until they are set free none us will know. Enjoy!
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 25, 2016	332 words	Read a sample
	In my death a choice, is a short free poem to lure you into thought. With all my poems humor seeps out upon each line as you read further. This poem echoes a lot of view points from the guest of honors side of the box. please enjoy!
	The Mind's I	by Quintin Fortune Sep. 25, 2016	771 words	Read a sample
	A collection of five poems. These were originally submitted for a contest, but didn't make it past the first stage. Their loss is YOUR gain.
	Los versos de mi pluma	by Laura Calvo Moriano Sep. 25, 2016	3292 words	Sample 10%
	Poesía romántica, de sentimientos, volverás a vivir el amor, la pasión, el desamor...
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 23, 2016	518 words	Read a sample
	Cannibal man is another little jot of humor about being invited over for dinner. One never knows anymore in this world we live in, so always take a date. Enjoy this freebie as I work on the release of volume 3 and 4.
	Immortal	by Emma Ellie Evans Sep. 23, 2016	421 words	Read a sample
	A love that went forever and became immortal.
	Painted soletry	by james milano Sep. 22, 2016	10294 words	Read a sample
	A book of painted poetry. Worded paintings of moments and reflections from different souls as one. A collective adventure of poetic art.
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 22, 2016	260 words	Read a sample
	A short poem wondering if anyone is out there enjoying my work. My mind often wonders and this is the outcome. So please enjoy a lapse in a moment of my idle time. A Taste Of My Thoughts will be released in volumes and others released as free single poems.
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 22, 2016	591 words	Read a sample
	A day like no other is a poem of reality we all share in youth. More often than not life gets us down but looking into the wrong there is always a silver lining in the dark clouds.
	Poetic Deities - Soul&Ink Collaboration	by Kiana Donae Sep. 21, 2016	4310 words	Read a sample
	15 collaborative poems on issues of social injustice, feminism and more.
	Random Thoughts Of A Nobody	by Fayil Shaukat Sep. 20, 2016	2984 words	Read a sample
	Life…. It’s the greatest teacher of them all…. It never ceases to amaze, always full of surprises. In our journey of life, we go through various phases…. some good, some not so good, but each and every one of these phases is equally important for us to move ahead in our journey of life. This book is inspired by these different phases that all of us experience at some point in our lives.
	Hell is Coming (poetry)	by Mary Fewko Sep. 18, 2016	589 words	Read a sample
	The following is a poem portraying a series of visions: places leaving, events approaching; although dark in theme, there's lots of light attempting to break through...
	Just Simple Little Cruelties	by Osman Welela Sep. 18, 2016	17689 words	Read a sample
	A collection of poetry and short stories that are mostly about climate change.
	Fantasy	by Wild Rose Cherry Sep. 17, 2016	1767 words	Read a sample
	Take this volume to bed, and let your dreams take off. In fifteen poems, you'll find a variety of lesbian love themes that capture, succinctly, what it can be to love other women. Whether you're a novice to these kinds of fantasies, or if you plan to share these poems with your lover, you'll discover novel ways of seeing lesbians that you might never have dreamed of. (Adult-only material.)
	Состав земли	by Михаил Кукин Sep. 17, 2016	228 words	Read a sample
	Избранные стихотворения 1990–2014 годов.
	Wat is liefde?	by Chantal Pretorius Sep. 17, 2016	3350 words	Read a sample
	Wat is liefde? is 'n digbundel met baie mooi gedigte in om te lees en te onthou!
	Tadap(Vol.-1)	by Jyotirmoy Sarkar Sep. 17, 2016	1882 words	Read a sample
	Hindi Shayris written by me.
	तड़प (Vol.-1)	by Jyotirmoy Sarkar Sep. 16, 2016	1801 words	Read a sample
	Here you can get some of my Shayris, hope you will like this book.
	Have You Ever Met The God	by Hiranya Borah Sep. 16, 2016	2320 words	Read a sample
	In the title poem I want to tell my readers unless we get rid of our ego, we shall not be able to feel the essence of Almighty. In the poem, the protagonist heard the inner voice of himself and finally able to feel the essence of true happiness. The other eight poems are based on contemporary situations of our daily social lives and social relations with some funny and serious turns and twists!
	One Hundred Short Sleeps	by Peter Morgan Sep. 16, 2016	319 words	Sample 20%
	A poetic reminder, that Christmas is near. Best start work on that present list!
	The Balloon Man	by Michael Moon Sep. 15, 2016	5185 words	Read a sample
	A Theatrical Visionary ~tour de force~ inside the sacred temple grounds of India by Michael Moon - Dreamtime Poet
	Free Poetry For Starving Luchadors	by Joseph Randazzo Sep. 15, 2016	43894 words	Read a sample
	Joseph Randazzo is a writer from Long Island who spent several years in the dank, uncreative, gossipy world of news and entertainment writing. After realizing these fields were endeavors meant for the spiritually dead and uncreative, he embarked on a journey which found him writing poetry and fiction. These 400+ poems were written in the winter and springtime months of 2016.
	Rapedactyl	by Ben Jr. Sep. 15, 2016	593 words	Read a sample
	Super Short Epic Could a boy late for his Philosophy class ever find love inside a terrible winged rapist?
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 14, 2016	279 words	Read a sample
	A free single poem dedicated in my dad's memory. Sharing with you another taste of my thoughts!
	A little beat	by Juan Carlos Eurea Quevedo Sep. 13, 2016	2832 words	Read a sample
	Poemas del escritor venezolano Juan Carlos Eurea Quevedo, escritos entre 1998-2004, donde el autor habla de la interioridad en su forma más pura y cómo el mundo que le rodea es una amenaza a su existencia: se trata de la clásica premisa beat: el mundo actual busca arrebatar al hombre su esencia, para convertirlo en una máquina.
	Emotional Poetry from the Heart	by Jay and Arthur hannam Sep. 13, 2016	2914 words	Sample 10%
	poems about real life and more
	Free Poetry For Starving Luchadors (@ChokeslamPoet)	by Joseph Randazzo Sep. 12, 2016	1 words	Read a sample
	Joseph Randazzo is a writer from Long Island who spent several years in the dank, uncreative, gossipy world of news and entertainment writing. After realizing these fields were endeavors meant for the spiritually dead and uncreative, he embarked on a journey which found him writing poetry and fiction.
	A Taste Of My Thoughts	by Steve Lake Sep. 12, 2016	412 words	Read a sample
	Black lives matter! A poem inspired by today's event. Our days are becoming more volatile with each passing day and biases of yesteryear that should be buried are live and well in 2016. The opportunity to forever change our country is about to slip away and that in itself is a crime.
	A Book Of Poems Volume 1	by Mike Santucci Sep. 10, 2016	7129 words	Read a sample
	A Book Of Poems Volume 1, is a poetry collection that focuses on a range of emotions. Whether it be a poem about love or loss, maybe heartache or heartbreak, and other mixed emotions. It has some stranger poems in the mix as well to round it off. Some make you laugh, some make you cry, and the rest make you feel content!
	La voz perdida	by Juan Carlos Eurea Quevedo Sep. 09, 2016	5771 words	Read a sample
	Poemas del escritor Juan Carlos Eurea Quevedo. Una experiencia literaria muy distinta y alejada de las "tradiciones" cuyo mensaje no dejará indiferente al lector.
	Persistent	by Jean Sheldon Sep. 07, 2016	3590 words	Sample 100%
	“Persistent” is a collection of poems from mystery writer Jean Sheldon who sees all of life as a mystery. This book reflects that view. "Scribbled notes from daily life have filled my pockets and backpacks since childhood, but recent events have nudged me to examine both life and my words. In these poems I have found a measure of peace, and it is a peace hope to share.”
	A Cardboard Box	by Jessica McKenzie Sep. 06, 2016	1018 words	Read a sample
	The journey of life encompasses many memories. The act of collecting them together as we form our own identity can be perhaps be considered somewhat like gathering our poignant moments in the box of our minds. What's inside your box? 'A Cardboard Box' is a small collection of poetry relating to themes of relationships, identity and coming of age.
	A Book of Poems	by P J Churchill Sep. 06, 2016	1203 words	Read a sample
	A book of poetry that I have written on three subjects of relationships, spirituality and friendships. Lovely poems done from my heart for poetry readers and others to read. I know that I have been writing now for a few years and the best is yet to come. It is always nice for a author or writer to make readers happy.
	The Mouse In My House	by Jennifer Palmer Sep. 06, 2016	0 words	Read a sample
	When there's a mouse in your house you just have to find it! But when you find a whole family, your heart will take over.
	Eclipse- A War of Words	by Elancharan Gunasekaran Sep. 05, 2016	6896 words	Read a sample
	Eclipse- A War of Words, explores the physical, mental and socio-cultural impacts of wars on our world. Wars are fought every single day. Between the mind and body. Between the soul and the unseen. Within the body, wars are taking place, between humans and relationships, wars are taking place. On the battlefield, with guns and bombs, wars are taking place. Are you ready to be eclipsed?