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	The White Rose and the Red	by Bard of Burgh Conan July 20, 2017	8432 words	Read a sample
	The Battle of Wakefield, from a Conisbrough perspective.
	A Year in Haikus	by Teresa Hubley July 19, 2017	6725 words	Read a sample
	This poetic diary covers a year in one woman's life through haikus written one per day, regardless of writer's block, catastrophe, and monotony
	The Dead - Poetry	by Tara Lynn Hawk July 17, 2017	5234 words
	The Dead features thirty-seven original poems by Tara Lynn Hawk. Her writing focuses on social and relationship issues such as isolation, loneliness, marginalization, fear, terror, love and death. She writes in a contemporary, free verse manner and has been published on Uut, Spelk, Occulum, Social Justice Poetry, Spilling Cocoa Over Martin Amis, The Poet Community and others. 42 pages
	LjuBavljenje rečima	by Udruzenje Nezavisnih Pisaca July 17, 2017	6013 words	Read a sample
	Zbornik pesama “LjuBavljenje rečima” prvi je interni zbornik Udruženja Nezavisnih Pisaca u kojem predstavljamo radove dela našeg članstva. Za naš prvi zbornik smo se odlučili da tema bude ljubav jer smatramo da upravo ta prelepa emocija može da pomera galaksije i da upravo ona zbližava ljude u što jače zagrljaje koji večno traju. S ljubavlju, Marat, Nađa i Rea
	More Poetry From Seun Ayoade	by Seun Ayoade July 15, 2017	19169 words	Sample 20%
	Poetry
	Soul Joy	by Joy Case July 14, 2017	9224 words
	Poetry has taken me on a journey to process, linger on and refine emotions, events and ideas. My Father, Don Case, whose poems are interspersed with mine, taught me that we Share Time, not spend it. In gratitude I delight in your sharing of Time with my Soul expressed here on these pages. EnJoy thoughts that you resonate with. Linger on ideas that are in sync with your Heart.
	A String of Errors	by Daniel Hargrove July 14, 2017	954 words	Read a sample
	This is the last book I intend to write. I cannot understand the things that matter most, anymore. I am basically a zombie, and I can't reanimate, only simulate reason. Thank you for having read my books, I wish I could write more. With whatever love I can muster anymore, Dan
	Soul Reflection: A Collection of Poems, Essays & Short Stories	by Keri L July 14, 2017	17522 words	Read a sample
	A collection of poems, essays, and short stories, many guaranteed to bring you tears, while others will inspire, encourage, and bring you to your feet. From 'The Artist' to 'A Stranger's Love' there something for everyone in this collection that spans over three years of the author's life.
	Trance Lost	by Ecco River July 14, 2017	2897 words
	Take a breath, step outside of yourself and look around. The world shifts, and we are insane to believe we do not shift with it. If you but opened your eyes what would you behold? This chapbook takes the reader on a journey through fae and psyche alike, delving into the queer body as a holy body, just a windfall away from transforming from dandelion wisp to dragon's fire.
	Not All For Love: A Book of Poetry	by J.T. Marsh July 14, 2017	6364 words	Read a sample
	Not All For Love is J.T. Marsh's second published book of poetry, and captures perfectly the essence of love, from the exhilarating highs to the crushing lows. Consisting of twenty-five individual poems, Not All For Love takes the reader on an intimately familiar yet captivating and intriguing trip through the quixotic and compulsive sensations of falling in love.
	Chaotic Thoughts	by Sha'Ra On WindWalker July 13, 2017	11024 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.
	Poemario... de Mercedes Oblitas de Irahola	by Mercedes Oblitas de Irahola July 12, 2017	15741 words
	Poemas en español y en quechua de Mercedes Oblitas de Irahola
	The Sevens	by Sylvester Anderson July 11, 2017	1102 words	Read a sample
	Inspiring short versed poems. This started as a series on my blog and I decided to put some thoughts together and make it into a book. Each poem contains seven lines of poetry. We all have the right to make our own choices and decisions. Your attitude is what counts.
	Inconveniences Rightly Considered	by Lancelot Schaubert July 11, 2017	38311 words	Read a sample
	You come across inconveniences -- a stone in your shoe, a raincloud over your morning walk, a flower petal in your eye, a loose baby tooth, gallstones that pass and come out in the shape of fool's gold. You have two choices -- annoyance or reverence. Those who treat inconveniences, bothers, and pains with reverence -- there lie your adventurers, your romantics, your poets.
	In Her Possession	by Daniel Hargrove July 11, 2017	1132 words	Read a sample
	Seven poems, mostly about unnameable feelings about past loves. I was thinking about waiting for awhile before putting out another ebook, but I felt that these poems were inspired and hopefully inspiring. Thanks to all my readers!
	Taste Of Words	by Sarah Majid July 10, 2017	2310 words	Read a sample
	Poetry and semi Poetry texts soft, delicate, hard ,light and sweet, different topics and different stories, telling these stories in a poetic sweet and simple manner yet profound and deep,talking about the past the present and the future , love , hate, family and friends ,
	Poesia ao pé do ouvido 2017	by lilianpaderes July 10, 2017	1020 words	Read a sample
	Livro de poemas
	Occupying My Time	by Daniel Hargrove July 08, 2017	1525 words	Read a sample
	This is my best attempt at the simple narrative form, along with a couple of poems not in a narrative style. You will see more narrative poetry from me soon. I do hope you will enjoy them as much as I enjoyed writing them! Please leave feedback, as I am always looking for new insights into my own poetry so I can better understand my readers, and hopefully, write better poetry.
	Poetry for Broken Hearts	by Brenda Lawson Pineda July 07, 2017	1097 words	Read a sample
	A compilation of poems for the brokenhearted people.
	The Black Swan	by Rori O'Keeffe July 06, 2017	358 words	Read a sample
	A poem about a lover I finally met recently. My memories and hopefulness help us find a happy ending. No adult-only content.
	The Wandering of Cans	by Daniel Hargrove July 06, 2017	1527 words	Read a sample
	This book is probably my best book yet. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. It explores subjects like pathos from a sympathetic angle, something that is sadly lacking in popular philosophy these days. As in all my books, I am trying to understand myself better, and help people to better understand the world they both see and don't see. Any feedback would be appr
	Grey Today...But That's Okay: Poems	by Stacie Morrell July 04, 2017	2818 words	Sample 20%
	Three sections explore the Facts of life (marriage, parenting, friendship, loss, etc.) Feelings and Faith (depression and anxiety, faith, God, etc.), and Fantasy (fairy tales and their relationship with faith and life.)
	Despite ... Despite...	by Dr. Ahmed Gumaa Siddiek July 03, 2017	398 words	Read a sample
	Despite the horror you befall On our children They will remain Deprived of milk Deprived of toys and joys They will remain Wretched girls and boys They will remain Despite your horrible deeds on women They will remain Despite the elimination of men They will remain Despite your efforts To inject fear in their veins They will remain
	Benvolio: Poetry from the Abyss	by Bethany Ebert July 02, 2017	1146 words	Read a sample
	A short collection of free-verse poetry detailing such things as romantic doubt, criticism of the sexual revolution, life after de-transition, and grief after a friend's suicide. Veering from her usual hyperactive method, the poet attempts to use as few words as possible. Rather than a cluttered shrubbery with too many flowers, her poetry more closely resembles a sparse tree skeleton in winter.
	The Footprints	by Shruti Mehrotra July 02, 2017	2091 words	Read a sample
	This book is a collection of poems and articles. It is a motivating and inspirational book. The contents of this book are somehow connected to our daily lives. It reveals the reality of life and there are some words which adorn the life of a person.
	Hopeless love	by Kerdel Ellick July 01, 2017	2785 words	Read a sample
	It's a series of heart breaking poems written by a man who desires to be loved by a woman he has known for many years. But he can't be loved in return because of what he has done.
	Комедия Божественного Замысла	by Efim Shyfer July 01, 2017	21395 words	Read a sample
	- Нет я не Данте Алегьери, Как догадаться вы успели. Писал сказания и вшутку, и в серьез, Моментами сам доходил до слез. Мысль высказаная - есть навоз для удобрений. Вопрос лишь в том - каких растений? Какие вырастут на ней сады? Дадут-ли долгожданные плоды? Неважно кто какой найдет ответ, Но стоит эта тема размышлений. Пролейте свой читатель свет, Подвергнув не пустых, а истинных сомнений.
	Illuminati Poetry	by R.S. Jinks June 30, 2017	7032 words	Sample 20%
	Beautiful, gritty poetry from the author of Killers, Demigods, and Satan's Zombie Horde, Avarice Life Poetry 1, 2, 3, Yoga Fire, and Yoga Flame.
	Mind Verses	by Deena Mehjabeen June 29, 2017	8065 words	Sample 20%
	Reminiscent of the writings of Anne Sexton, Najwa Zebian, Nayyirah Waheed and Rupi Kaur comes the debut poetry collection by Deena Mehjabeen. 'Mind Verses' is a collection of poetry and prose that is born from the author's experiences, musings and in moments of joy, insecurity, grief and the feelings that are sometimes hard to voice.
	"Extranjera de por vida" de Ana María Velázquez	by Ana María Ana María Velázquez June 28, 2017	3345 words	Read a sample
	"Extranjera de por vida" entrelaza cada poema logrando una continuidad temática perfecta. La coherencia no se fractura con la metamorfosis ni con los deseos de cambio que urgen al yo poético a reinventarse para transitar calles de la ciudad y habitar lugares imposibles.
	Vacant Chairs	by Linda Blagdon June 28, 2017	11099 words	Sample 10%
	Sixty-Eight poems from native Newfoundlander Linda Blagdon that highlight both the struggles and joys of growing up in Newfoundland. These poems reflect on the nature of family and friends, based on Blagdon's own experience or stories passed down via the Newfoundland oral tradition.
	The Battle Of Shaykan	by Dr. Ahmed Gumaa Siddiek June 27, 2017	1048 words	Sample 20%
	What a bragging General you had been! What did you say to your men?” “That you would hold the heaven” “if it falls down with your guns” “And that the earth would be trodden” With your military boots if it moves or runs” But in fifteen minutes all had gone In fifteen minutes, all was done By our brave men in Shaykan in Kordofan
	The Broken Arrow: Eleven Poems	by Daniel Hargrove June 27, 2017	987 words	Read a sample
	This book of eleven poems is an attempt to clarify some of the muddy realities of my previous work. I have been seeking a path forward with my life, and I felt I had to find some middle ground with some of the conflicts in my mind. Hopefully you will find it entertaining and enlightening!
	A Ordinary Day	by Katyjean Leslie June 26, 2017	3461 words	Read a sample
	Twenty poems that express moments and events that happen to ordinary people written for ordinary people living through an 'ordinary' day. Sometimes what is ordinary for one may be extraordinary for another. In the end, we're all pretty extraordinary. So, yay us! Raise a toast. Oh, and there's Attila too. He slipped in at the end. Well...enjoy!
	Collected Poems	by James Bickle June 25, 2017	3368 words	Read a sample
	This is a collection of 25 poems by James Bickle. The poetry discusses profound issues with insight, James does not shy away from brutally honest social commentary. Collected Poems will take you on an enjoyable spiritual and philosophical journey.
	The Unfolding	by Sha'Ra On WindWalker June 24, 2017	10802 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.
	A Taste Of My Thoughts Misunderstood Rain Dance	by Steve Lake June 24, 2017	391 words	Read a sample
	In life what we see is not always the truth. This poem was written from a different point of view to challenge what you thought you knew. Please enjoy!
	New Era Poems	by Marcin Bill June 23, 2017	866 words
	Five poems intended for the reader who are interested in more than science fiction stories or love stories.
	Darkness Before Dawn: A Memoir In Verse	by R. S. Oswald June 23, 2017	2302 words	Read a sample
	The author's poems about subjects that are important to her, varying in style and subject matter.
	Stairs of Sand	by Daniel Hargrove June 22, 2017	2679 words	Read a sample
	It's been a long time since I published a new book of poetry. When writing these, I was attempting to breathe new life into old cliches, not an easy task in the information age, Hopefully I will bring with them some of the complexity and beauty of love as I see it. I hope you enjoy this short book with 22 poems. It was a labor of lo
	The Blue Guitar	by Lenny Everson June 21, 2017	1777 words	Read a sample
	The blue guitar, and the tunes played on it, are, in this collection of poems, symbolic of change. There are a myriad of changes in a person's life, and the blue guitar plays in the background to most of them. This is an interesting and reader-friendly collection, suitable for all ages.
	Aşkın Kölesi Olduk İyi Mi ?	by Ahmet Mücteba Kuşçu June 20, 2017	7467 words	Sample 20%
	Aşık olmak için ilk önce adam olmak gerekir, sonrası zaten çok basit.
	Selected Poems For Children	by Fabrizio Frosini & Poets Unite Worldwide June 18, 2017	12110 words	Read a sample
	A very good poetry book for small children, up to 10 years of age. ~*~ Time to go to bed? Read a poem to your small child —or grandchild. A poem before sleeping is the best way to enter the world of dreams.. ~*~ From the humorous to the cantankerous to the downright silly and wise, these poems will likely put a smile on your face.. Read and Enjoy. ~*~
	The Thirty Days	by Ally Mare June 18, 2017	2593 words	Read a sample
	Ally L. Mare has took part in the National Poetry Writing Month for 2017 with various of challenging prompts such as an elegy, repetition, a nine line, the Bop and so much more. Thirty days with thirty poems filled with humors, creativity, life lessons, romantic pleasure and silliness.
	Simple And Short: Poetry	by E.E. Evans June 17, 2017	765 words	Read a sample
	First poetry book of E. E. Evans of words never have said before.
	Vien Nguyen Nguoi Thi Si Du Con	by Minh Nguyen June 17, 2017	4450 words
	Vien Nguyen`s poems
	Vien Nguyen's Poems	by Minh Nguyen June 17, 2017	4638 words
	If you are a Vietnamese who love poem ,This is a free book for you
	It's All About Your Future	by Sha'Ra On WindWalker June 16, 2017	11090 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.
	Are We Human?	by Hiranya Borah June 16, 2017	1751 words	Read a sample
	This book contains only three poems based on social and cultural evils leading to criminality.
	MI VIDA A TRAVÉS DE MI OBRA LITERARIA V	by Jerónimo García Pérez (Jegarpe) June 14, 2017	14116 words	Read a sample
	Antología de mis trabajos literarios hasta 1997. Breve autobiografía de mis escritos hasta esas fechas. Intimidad y personalismo.