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John Donne was born on the 22nd January 1572 in London, into a Roman Catholic family when Catholicism was illegal in England, and there was turbulence and unrest with both state and church throughout much of Europe. During the 1590s, Donne wrote a wide range of verses, including both erotic and sacred poems, creating two major volumes of work. His strong vivacious and sensual style fusing intellect and passion, as well as inventive use of subtle argument and syntax, provided a new radical perspective that reached beyond his contemporaries.

The book chronicles, in poetic form, the life of a woman who, in three distinct and significant life events, feels she is “the other woman” to her husband, to her child, and even to herself, rather than the woman who is “good enough” just as she is. Not until she loses her eyesight does she finally allow herself to stop putting herself aside and be who she always has been—a strong, insightful, creative, resilient, faith driven, funny, and fun-loving woman. A resurrected woman!

BREAK THE SILENCE VOLUME 2 is the work of 91 International poets of the How to Write for Success Literary Network. Together they have used their pens to raise their voices against Domestic Violence. The first issue of this anthology was published in March 2020. From feedback received, it brought relief to many victims of domestic violence. With the onslaught of Covid 19 and the extended lockdowns, Domestic Violence has started to rise again. We believe that persons in abusive situations must speak out against this menace in our society, and as writers we will support them. Together we can ...

These poems offer little insights on how to thrive in the middle of chaos, find humor in dumbstruck problems, and see joy in everyday details that typically go unnoticed. This collection offers a spectrum of enlightenment, with over a dozen poems about different colors of white paint. And a cover theme poem about mosaic floor tiles discovered in far away Italy. Let your imagination be filled with wonder. Come along for the ride.

Ranging from the courage of the ordinary men and women of India who fought for their freedom, to the sublime perfection of the Siddha, this collection of poems is a tribute to the spirituality that is life itself! As one reader describes them, the poems based on the characters and legends of India, are so beautifully descriptive that they come alive as one reads them. The rage of Draupadi as she is being stripped in the full court, the dejection of Arjuna as he faces his cousins in war; the piety of the great poet saints of India..return to life in this skillful rendering of stories in ...

On Yaje Nights is a tribute to yaje, ayahuasca, the Vine of The Dead. Using poems, songs and visions, the author reveals his experiences with the sacred remedy whilst working with Peruvian and Colombian healers.

The Spirit-filled life is a lifelong adventure into the depths of God's Love. Jesus is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, desiring to inundate everyone who comes to Him with Living Water from His Well, which never runs dry. He is waiting at the Well for anyone who will come, just as He waited when he met the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well many years ago here on Earth. He said to her, "Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life."

All languages are Allah’s. He has revealed, created, and moulded them, shaped them throughout the ages. Originally, mankind was one tribe S2 V213, and from it, all people descend, and all tongues, dialects, and vernaculars. So, there is a common bond, a genetic unity reflected also in words and cultures. Ultimately, this bond also exists in our common faith. The way that Allah communicates with man is through a common matrix of speech, and the way He reveals is through poetry, using metaphors and allegories.

“What Breaks Us” by Megan Davis is a cathartic collection of poetry that channels pain and angst into strength for healing and self-discovery. This poetry collection is a candid reflection on heartache, loss, and the difficult work of self-examination to uncover unhealed wounds. With topics ranging from love to spirituality, grief to psychology, Davis’s poetry is an outpouring of emotion that balances the deeply personal with the universality of the human experience.

Insight and Supernatural Impartation to Lift You Up! Inspiration, Affirmation, Connection and Personal Transformation Celebrate your authenticity and live freely. Move beyond comparisons, personifications, characterizations and the fearful inclination to resort to manipulation. Experience the joy of self-discovery, new perspectives, loving unconditionally and the power of connection. Love, laugh, live, listen and awaken to the fullness of your potential. Go deeper within to discern, discover and dare to journey further than your heart and soul has ever gone before. Transcend your temporary ...

Mattie Stepanek's fourth collection of poetry is a joyful "thank you" for life. In Celebrate Through Heartsongs, Mattie conveys the message that there is always a reason for happiness - whatever one's life circumstances. While acknowledging his own grief - at the loss of his three siblings and in living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy - Mattie can also see that to live fully, one must "celebrate life, every day, in some way.

Are you ready to embark on a journey that transforms pain into power? Courageous New Dawn Healing Verses invites you to explore the depths of your emotions and emerge stronger, braver, and more compassionate. This poetic anthology is designed to guide you through the complex feelings of loss, anxiety, and hope, offering healing with every word.

The Tender Herb is based on Deuteronomy 32:2-3. It speaks of the Lord dropping words of his doctrine "as the small rain upon the tender herb and as the showers upon the grass." This scripture has such a beautiful connotation upon all our senses. Visually, we can imagine the lightness of a spring shower as the tender buds begin to grow. Concurrently, it's the Lord's message of love to our hearts with gentleness, taking care not to break or bruise our faith in him.

This collection of 80 poems is meant to bring encouragement and inspiration to anyone who has ever thought or dreamed of writing, whether personally or professionally. Writing takes many forms, whether it’s a letter, diary, blog, article, story, play, poem, or novel. I will confess my writing leans in favor of fiction. These poems are also meant for listeners, because we cannot have one without the other. The goal of any author is to have universal appeal. Thank you for considering the work of this author.

BREAK THE SILENCE: AN ANTHOLOGY AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is a compilation of poems by 87 International poets who have at some time or the other suffered or witnessed physical, emotional, financial, or other types of abuses in the home, or at the hands of other perpetrators. They have spoken up and risen from the darkness into light. The introduction by Brenda Mohammed, Founder of the Literature Forum How to Write for Success throws some light on how this Anthology was born. The Foreword gives a broad view of the subject. The feature article by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in ...

Words are powerful, and I hope the words in this book can help you put much into perspective to change your life for the better. Writing this book in 2020, during a global pandemic, helped me maintain my sanity. Therapy Through Poetry touches on love, femininity, masculinity, racism, kindness, and encouragement. I want to encourage listeners to live their best lives through kindness, hope, and happiness. Life is too short, and we should try to enjoy it. Relax and let the poetry, including haikus, in this book inspire you!

A book of helpful directions for the lay Minister, ordained Minister, or even a life coach, on how to counsel and recognize mental disorders and sinful nature/behavior of any and all people so that you can counsel them using Biblical principles.

When the Gods Were Half Human is an exploration of pain, love and personal transformation which delves—poignant and irreverent—into questions of being and transcendence that blur the line between sacred and mundane.

And: A Love Story within is a self-transformational book written in poetic verse, stories within a story, of one woman's personal journey in the universal search for Truth, that's so relatable to others. In this audiobook, narrated by the author, Michelle Kaplan has magnified the themes of acceptance, self-love, and belonging, by incorporating original music written by Martin Kaplan and Mitch Rosacker.

In a distant, timeless place, a mysterious prophet walks the sands. At the moment of his departure, he wishes to offer the people gifts but possesses nothing. The people gather round, each asks a question of the heart, and the man's wisdom is his gift. It is Gibran's gift to us, as well, for Gibran's prophet is rivaled in his wisdom only by the founders of the world's great religions. On the most basic topics - marriage, children, friendship, work, pleasure - his words have a power and lucidity that in another era would surely have provoked the description "divinely inspired".