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	The Gypsy Road	by Linda Marshall Oct. 22, 2017	3520 words	Read a sample
	More poems about the life of the Romanies, my own life as one and our history and future.
	Refleksies	by Chantal Pretorius Oct. 22, 2017	2154 words	Read a sample
	Begrafnis Begrafnis hou is waar ek al my sondes berou; die engelbeeld hou my dop ek drink eerder ’n dop van skok; my vrou: ’n dooie pop in haar graf; dis nag en skielik weer dag.
	Porcupine	by Anthology Oct. 21, 2017	6701 words
	Poetry Art Short Stories
	Songs of the Way	by Linda Marshall Oct. 21, 2017	5520 words	Read a sample
	More of my poems about the life and history of the Romani gypsies. I've tried to focus as much as possible on ordinary life and things that matter to our people - freedom, love and health.
	Sad Times	by Kennie Kayoz Oct. 19, 2017	1298 words	Read a sample
	Going through a breakup, yea that's hard. I know mine ended after being with someone for 11 years. Perhaps you can feel my pain too, get to see a side of me that you haven't seen before. Perhaps even view me as pathetic, who knows.
	Music Only We Know: Collected Love Poems of Paul Hina 2013-2016	by Paul Hina Oct. 19, 2017	13069 words	Read a sample
	Music Only We Know is Paul Hina's fourth installment in his continuing Collected Love Poems series. In his follow-up to 2015's Origami Moonlight, Hina uses his unique, impressionistic voice to take the reader on his journey to harness the whimsy, joy and frustration of man's desire.
	To Carry Me Through: Poems	by R. S. Oswald Oct. 18, 2017	2763 words	Read a sample
	The author's second poetry collection. Mostly free-verse with a few rhyming poems.
	Breeze Whisperer	by Garry Halden Oct. 17, 2017	1246 words	Read a sample
	Breeze Whisperer 5 Contemorary Poems that are musical in style! List of poems: 1. Turning on the line 2. Got to understand 3. Glitter Mask 4. Fruity tuttie 5. Lull Enjoy!
	The Skinny One	by Charles Rocha Oct. 17, 2017	10250 words	Read a sample
	A short collection of poems by an inexperienced poet who is not really a poet.
	Ocho poemas sobre la nada y otras cosas	by Oli macnauj Oct. 16, 2017	634 words	Sample 15%
	Sobre todo poemas, y también sobre nada. Este libro es la primera entrega de poemas escritos por el autor entre 2010 y 2017. Los temas son variados y tratan sobre una diversidad de temas como la ciencia y el desamor. El autor considerará un éxito el libro si logra vender al menos una copia.
	Choose Carefully Tread Lightly	by Sha'Ra On WindWalker Oct. 14, 2017	13154 words	Read a sample
	These books contain a form of free verse poetry, opinions based on observation, and some humour and imagination, engaging the heart as well as the mind. A critical look at many current issues intriguing and plaguing man.
	I Move The Clock Of Time	by Sha'Ra On WindWalker Oct. 14, 2017	11750 words	Read a sample
	These books contain a form of free verse poetry, opinions based on observation, and some humour and imagination, engaging the heart as well as the mind. A critical look at many current issues intriguing and plaguing man.
	Bloom: The Deluxe Edition	by Lexy Courneya Oct. 13, 2017	2620 words	Read a sample
	Bloom is an inspirational poetry book which pays tribute to Mother Nature and documents a teenager's journey through abuse, sexual assault, and mental health struggles. The deluxe edition contains a sneak preview of Lexy Courneya's next book.
	Desvaríos y Otras Sustancias	by Carmen Navas Sanchez Oct. 13, 2017	4014 words	Read a sample
	Desvaríos y otras sustancias es el acto de despojarse de la piel en un intento de captar la compleja radiografía del alma humana. Esta selección es un disparo de emociones y palabras derramadas al borde del abismo que, si nos lo permitimos, pueden alcanzarnos a pecho descubierto.
	Shadow People	by Elancharan Gunasekaran Oct. 12, 2017	550 words	Read a sample
	Shadow people, is a strange collection of short poetry, haiku and free verse. The Shadow People linger in our dreams, prowl our dark corridors, some with good intentions others with evil schemes. They are our bane, our saviours, in our darkest times will they be friend or foe? The Shadow People live on, a reminder of the deviant worlds that reside alongside ours, in our shadows and souls.
	Bloom	by Lexy Courneya Oct. 12, 2017	2382 words	Read a sample
	Bloom is an inspirational poetry book which pays tribute to Mother Nature and documents a teenager's journey through abuse, sexual assault, and mental health struggles.
	I'm in the Circus	by Leah Symonne Oct. 09, 2017	2165 words	Read a sample
	Are we all just searching for happiness, or is that just a distraction from finding something else?
	Nine Poems (Volume 2)	by Ankur Mutreja Oct. 07, 2017	1479 words	Read a sample
	The Love of the abstract, the animate & the inanimate glitter in my dreams; I am the agent of Love, and my contract is to hack your dreams; Enjoy the Love in this book of poems, where my dreams shall date your dreams!
	Songs of Other Lands	by Linda Marshall Oct. 06, 2017	14617 words	Read a sample
	Translations from German, French, Romanes, Turkish and Russian poetry.
	Limbo	by Elancharan Gunasekaran Oct. 05, 2017	386 words	Read a sample
	Limbo is a collection of short poetry, haikus and that in-between place that we go to when we need to escape reality. The collection explores the feelings of being impartial, neutral, not taking sides but just being there in life. Limbo is the call of forces beyond our understanding, a slight horror, a minuscule terror, the urge to maybe peek through the keyhole of dreams. This is Limbo.
	РХ (1993)	by Николай ЦарёвЪ Oct. 02, 2017	934 words	Sample 100%
	Памяти героев Восстания Октября 1993 г. В стольном граде Москве, (Сочинено на Рождество 1993-94 гг.)
	Sospesi, poesie e liberi pensieri	by luca votta Oct. 01, 2017	1881 words	Read a sample
	Questa raccolta di poesie e liberi pensieri prende ispirazione dalla realtà, da ciò che circonda l'uomo e da quello che lo attrae. Partendo da un senso di solitudine personale, l'autore delinea ciò che caratterizza la civiltà e il pensiero umano.
	The Do's And Don'ts Of Life	by Wolf Sherman Sep. 30, 2017	22361 words	Read a sample
	The do's and don'ts, of life's hazy meandering between ignorance and boasts - while in the temporary service of the flesh, warring against time, impermanence, authority, ideas and 'other eople', who are 'us' - on a different day, at a similar hour - by Wolf Scherman
	What is a Revolution?	by Sunny Jetsun Sep. 29, 2017	7430 words	Read a sample
	Politics today is synonymous with power, fear, war, propaganda/psyops, murder, conspiracy, global devastation, neo-imperialism, religious intolerance, racism, terrorism, lies, betrayal, kleptocracy, oligarchy, pseudo democracy, fascism, media/control, toxic environment, poverty, surveillance, mistrust, paranoia, oppression, unconsciousness. Sunny wants to change this mindset to one of natural love
	The Nevo	by Will Elmore Sep. 29, 2017	404 words
	The Nevo is a series of short poems written by a sleep deprived 16 year old boy.
	Nothing Official As Such	by Hiranya Borah Sep. 28, 2017	10156 words	Read a sample
	First part of the book contains few poems related to environment, cleanliness and problems faced by the ladies due to lack of proper toilet facilities. However, always there is a funny side of any serious story. Here I want to tell you some of imaginary funny sides of some serious stories.
	Quiet Sea, Mountains, & Clouds	by J. Samuel Sep. 27, 2017	2902 words	Read a sample
	Poetry for the mind, heart, and soul. Take a journey into the deep.
	Cold War 2.0: Brats on the Playground	by Patch Jingle Sep. 26, 2017	1667 words	Read a sample
	Original satirical poems about the blustering between U.S President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,
	Las moscas en la cabeza hacen bizzt	by Ana Hernández Vila Sep. 25, 2017	2433 words	Read a sample
	Poesía (2016-2017). Un viaje interior hacia lo desconocido, a través del lenguaje íntimo y mágico que ofrece la poesía.
	Love At 19th & Guerrero	by Mel Thompson Sep. 25, 2017	3956 words	Read a sample
	A young man of thirty arrives in San Francisco in the cold Autumn of 1989. He finds himself in a poetry scene that abounds with the most colorful people he will ever have a chance to get close to. And while his own health is bad, the health of his friends is even worse. Three muses weave their way through his work for decades. Each of the muses passes on. These poems are dedicated to them.
	Para el Rey Mundano	by Ronny A. Vargas Sep. 24, 2017	263 words	Read a sample
	La guerra ha sido declarada al Rey Mundano: El codiciado rey del planeta Sullet.
	To the King Mundano.	by Ronny A. Vargas Sep. 24, 2017	275 words	Read a sample
	The war was declared to the King Mundano: The greedy king of planet Sullet.
	La naturaleza a través de mi ventana.	by Ronny A. Vargas Sep. 24, 2017	348 words	Read a sample
	Esto es lo que puede suceder si no cuidamos nuestro mas preciado tesoro: La naturaleza.
	Nature Through my Window	by Ronny A. Vargas Sep. 24, 2017	305 words	Read a sample
	This my view of what would happen if we lose our most precious treasure: Nature.
	Songs of the Romani Road	by Linda Marshall Sep. 20, 2017	4676 words	Read a sample
	Poems by a British Romani gypsy woman about the heritage and life of our people.
	Mind Chatter	by Kennie Kayoz Sep. 18, 2017	815 words	Read a sample
	Ever wonder what goes through my mind, the mind of Kennie ?... Well here's a glimpse of it... Brace yourself, buckle up... Enjoy your ride
	Is God On Vacation Or Just Out To Lunch	by Sha'Ra On WindWalker Sep. 18, 2017	12878 words	Read a sample
	These books contain a form of free verse poetry, opinions based on observation, and some humour and imagination, engaging the heart as well as the mind. A critical look at many current issues intriguing and plaguing man.
	The 99 Names Of Allah (Glorified And Exalted Is He) In Verse	by Saqib Hussain Sep. 17, 2017	4952 words	Read a sample
	A book of poems on the 99 names of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) to encourage us to have more gratitude to Him and respect and kindness to all irrespective of race or religion. Please share as much as possible.
	Szept	by Blood Royal Sep. 16, 2017	2724 words
	Tomik poezji, opowiadający o przeżyciach nastolatka, który w swoim życiu przeszedł wiele strasznych rzeczy. Chcesz poznać jego historie?
	The Thought The Passion The Truth : The Blog Ramblings	by Gabrielle Nicole Sep. 15, 2017	1627 words	Sample 18%
	Served in bite sized portions, this publication is but the sampler to the main course. With themes of overall love, inner discovery and strength, this collection of literary works will resonate within the reader.
	From Past To Present	by Elizabeth Agiantritis Sep. 14, 2017	2551 words	Read a sample
	A collection of poetry about the past, the future, love, hope, and despair.
	Last Night's Thoughts	by William Helps Sep. 10, 2017	3439 words	Read a sample
	Some nights can ruin people, some can bring about miracles, some define people or places. All of these are recounted in this short poetry collection about one young man's experiences whilst walking home late at night.
	On the Bus	by Mollie Player Sep. 09, 2017	2127 words	Read a sample
	"On the Bus" is a collection of short poetry about love, sex and loneliness. It is available on Amazon.com in printed or electronic form.
	Voltairian Night	by Ryan Lee Sep. 04, 2017	585 words	Sample 20%
	This piece is an inner interpretation of the author's feelings and is not the complete representation to what happen. It is reformed into a poetic tale by a feeling of a girl he came to like and unexpectedly found her to be a muse. A one sided requisite from his heart.
	Human	by D. Hunter Sep. 01, 2017	2502 words	Read a sample
	"Human," is a poetry book which explores the flawed nature of mankind and how it causes conflict both among and within ourselves. The poems each tell a story - all with the intent of exploring the brokenness of ourselves and the world around us and learning to come to terms with it.
	Rambling to Myself	by Jamie Wynter Aug. 31, 2017	3257 words
	Ramblings to myself The title says it all These are not love poems these are the ravings of a strange mind enjoy
	The Cliff	by Daniel Hargrove Aug. 29, 2017	533 words	Read a sample
	More poems about pacifism, hard equations, and even a look at the paranormal! If you took the time to print it, you could make a total of eight paper airplanes out of it! Hope you enjoy my exercise in optimism! Please review! I'm always looking for feedback, positive or negative.
	Parfum de poezie	by Melinda De Ross Aug. 26, 2017	1281 words	Read a sample
	O scurtă colecție de poezie pentru iubitorii de versuri și abstract.
	If You're a Poet, We Want to Know it! Volume 5	by Kapiti Coast District Council Aug. 23, 2017	4376 words	Read a sample
	The fifth annual Kāpiti Coast District Libraries poetry contest – If You’re a Poet, We Want to Know It -- invited poets to submit up to three haiku. Haiku is a traditional short Japanese poetry form which has enjoyed popularity around the world.
	CONFUSION	by Toba James Abu Aug. 23, 2017	1604 words	Read a sample
	Man has discovered his problems. Even from the start. Even solutions are giving to most. However, there are certain personal attributes that we are yet to notice, accept and tackle. Corruption, yes is a major challenge of the world. But have we stopped to think of CONFUSION?