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I Climb the Mesas: Collected Poems of Paula Gunn Allen span the landscapes of the Southwest, excavate popular misunderstandings of Native women through history, and perhaps most importantly shines a light on a foremother of Native poetry, who was herself an icon to feminist legends like Gloria Steinem.

A series of forty meditation poems based on the stories of Exodus and the Gospel of St Luke. Particular themes in these poems are light and darkness, journeying, prayer, and the inherent otherness of God. How can human beings truly respond to God's mercy and justice in an imperfect world? Reviews: “This is a poetic exploration of spirituality. Lovely verse for poetry lovers who appreciate magic in language.” (A 5 star Amazon review)

A poetry collection focusing on the strangeness of everyday life, and how even the simplest of objects or events can help us see with fresh eyes. An old table can be the entry to an unexplored history, a film can take us on a journey we never planned, and an infestation of wasps can turn into a war we never asked to fight. See your life for the miracle it is once more. Perfect for lovers of inspirational poetry. Reviews: "There are lovely poems in Brooke's A Stranger's Table. This is a book that (along with many by more famous poets) gives the lie to the idea that self-publication should be...

This poetry collection focuses on the relationship between people and nature. It seeks to understand how the ordinary things of life can become extraordinary, and how the beauty around us can be a force for healing. Discover how a bird in the sky can change our perspective in an instant, how flowers can bring unexpected hope, and how letting go can be the greatest gift of all. Perfect for lovers of healing poetry. Reviews: “I really loved this book. The poet’s voice managed to dance between capturing the ordinary and the beautiful with ease. A lyrical collection with some real moments ...

Sometimes life doesn't work out in the way we'd hoped for or planned. Sometimes the world isn't the place we thought it was. However, there are always pleasures to be found even on the darkest path, and curiosities often wait in the shadows if we would only turn and search for them. In this wide-ranging collection of poetry, discover the determined heart of flowers, the true strangeness of people and how the richest love can be found in the smallest of actions. Perfect for fans of the poetry of hope. Reviews: "A collection of poetry which is cheeky, funny and very realistic. A great, ...

Sunday Haiku is a series of rich and meditative haikus designed to get you through your year positively. They were written only on Sundays but can be read any day of the week. Perfect for lovers of meditative poetry. Reviews: “An extremely well written collection of haiku poems, rich in language and imagery. Each month and season of the year is eloquently described and characterised by the author’s beautiful writing.” (A 5 star Amazon review) “The haiku are expressive and honest. What is delightful about this collection is the enduring quality. When I re-read the haiku, I am still ...

This is a wonderful book of poems by Marcia Schwartz.

***EL LIBRO QUE DEBES LEER SI TIENES UN HIJO CON AUTISMO*** OFERTA ESPECIAL ILIMITADA DE LANZAMIENTO ¿Qué se esconde por detrás de la mirada de una persona con autismo? Muchos padres alguna vez ya se hicieron esa pregunta buscando comprender a sus hijos, que no siempre tienen facilidad de expresar sus sentimientos oralmente. La historia se trata de 20 cartas escritas en lenguaje poético por un joven con autismo dirigidas a su mamá. Leer un libro sobre el autismo escrito por una escritora con autismo es la mejor manera de conocer la realidad vista desde dentro del espectro autista. ¡...

This book is a treasure trove of over 150 beautiful and timeless romantic ghazals, nazms, and rubaais—all of them translated and transliterated into English. It holds the iconic verses of poets like Ghalib, Firaq, and Faiz, and showcases the poetry of popular contemporary poets. Lose yourself in the captivating melodies of Urdu poetry with Humsafar, and discover the beauty and power of love that transcends all boundaries.

A vibrant selection of poems by the great Persian mystic with groundbreaking translations by Haleh Liza Gafori, an American poet of Persian descent. Rumi’s poems were meant to induce a sense of ecstatic illumination and liberation in his audience, bringing its members to a condition of serenity, compassion, and oneness with the divine. They remain masterpieces of world literature to which readers in many languages continually return for inspiration and succor, as well as aesthetic delight.

The follow-up to the internationally best-selling sensation The Lost Words, The Lost Spells is an audio treasure that evokes the magic of the everyday natural world.

Considered by Rumi to be "the master" of Sufi mystic poetry, Attar is best known for this epic poem, a magnificent allegorical tale about the soul's search for meaning. He recounts the perilous journey of the world's birds to the faraway peaks of Mount Qaf in search of the mysterious Simorgh, their king. Attar's beguiling anecdotes and humor intermingle the sublime with the mundane, the spiritual with the worldly, while his poem models the soul's escape from the mind's rational embrace.

Honest, poignant, and relatable, Climate is a journey in embracing change both internally and externally. It guides us through all the weather we may face, from the stormy heartbreak to the foggy mental space to the sunny other side. Climate reminds us to embrace it all. The only constant in life is change, and that is a beautiful thing.

Judith Vander Wege found that, when going through emotionally difficult situations, it helped her feel better to write a poem or song, which was also usually a prayer. After discovering many Christian periodicals would buy and publish these poems, she decided to gather them together in a book.

This collection of contemporary, free verse poetry was borne out of the 2020s. It was plucked from the dumpster fire and, like a lotus flower, blossomed out of the muck and mire. Rachel Rash is a contemporary American poet. Limbic Limbo is her first published anthology; consisting of ethereal, feminist, and abstract poems.

A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders is a compendium of natural and unnatural astonishment, anatomizing all those big, hairy monsters that haunt the human condition. Follow their footprints through these words, and Martin Achatz may just make you a believer in the greatest mystery of all: Love with a capital "L".

The search for balance is all around us and also within. This poetry collection focuses on the relationship between women and the world around them. Discover one woman's search for the perfect life balance, and discover what is lost and what is gained on the journey. Can nature really soothe our minds, what is the role of people in our lives, and where can our freedom really be found? Perfect for lovers of thoughtful poetry. Reviews: “Brooke’s writing not only highlights the potency of poetry but also unveils its capacity to capture the depths of human emotion and experience. In essence...

It's time to rediscover the small joys of life ... When things in life seem grey or bleak, sometimes the only response is to look for the small joys. In this poetry collection, discover the delights of wild geese, unexpected buses, cake, books, and peonies, to name but a few. In reading these poems, may you be inspired to find your own particular joys. Perfect for lovers of inspirational poetry.

Growing Boys and Growing in Grace Scripture says that Mary pondered certain moments In her heart. Some of these I pondered, too— The little memories I would otherwise forget, But now I can return to, Again and again, In joy.

Memory, grief and love are three of the strongest influences in our modern lives. This collection explores the power of memory to shape our lives and emotions, how grief can shatter us at our deepest core, and how ultimately love can stitch us together again. Discover the balance between memory, grief and love, and how these three experiences can lead us towards healing and enable us to find hope for our future. Perfect for lovers of thoughtful poetry which never ignores our life challenges.