Modern Poetry Collection

Diane Seuss's signature voice—audacious in its honesty, virtuosic in its artistry, outsider in its attitude—has become one of the most original in contemporary poetry. Her latest collection takes its title, Modern Poetry, from the first textbook Seuss encountered as a child and the first poetry course she took in college, as an enrapt but ill-equipped student, one who felt poetry was beyond her reach. Many of the poems make use of the forms and terms of musical and poetic craft and contend with the works of writers overrepresented in textbooks and anthologies and those often underrepresented.

Sound Mind is a collection of poetry inspired by the struggles we face to embrace our true colours. The first half is a short novel written in rhyme and verse. The Second half is a collection of poems written by the author during the creative process. “Sound Mind”; Aura, a wolf born of many colours finds himself fighting to live his dreams as a singer/songwriter while maintaining the old traditions of his pack. This narrative poem stretches ninety-two pages and includes paintings created by the author. Excerpt from Sound Mind: The Valley As the pup’s tip toe, they notice the rituals ...

In his collection of poems, Musings of a Hermit, Charles (Chuck) Kausalik-Boe explores seeking the divine through the natural world, cats and chance encounters with others. From the solitude of his tiny inner city home, he watches and reflects on what passes by his porch windows. He also goes within to experience the magic that dwells in his heart and soul. From Chuck’s pen flows poetry that is both prayerful and filled with whimsy. Musings of a Hermit is a love song to the divine, the world around us, and to the magic that is possible.

Urban Poetry & Truth: The Echo of the Streets Raw. Real. Resilient. The streets have a voice—do you hear it? Urban Poetry & Truth: The Echo of the Streets is a lyrical journey through the grit, soul, and unbreakable spirit of city life. Through powerful storytelling, rhythmic flow, and hard-hitting truth, this collection captures the voices of those who live, love, fight, and survive in the urban landscape. Divided into Three Powerful Sections: The Streets & The Struggle – Survival, injustice, and the fight to make it through another day.

An eclectic blend from an unknown poet. Writings of the soul, the heart, the mind and body. Created in the moment, molded by the ebb and flow of that unpredictable thing called Life. This short collection covers a variety of emotions, feelings, themes, and topics Includes: the mystery of living, the sublimity of nature, the instability of self, self-purpose, the fragility of the psyche, animal attitudes and behaviors, anthropomorphism, materialism, assonance, consonance, slant rhyme, formal rhyme sequences, metaphorical conceit, self-destruction, earthly wonder, depression, dehumanization, ...

The Cool and Warmth of Hearts is a anthology of love poetry, blending Shakespeare-inspired styles with modern romantic verse. This collection of romance poems explores the fiery passion, harrowing heartbreak, and cosmic union that defines our most profound relationships. J.A. Santana's poetry for love invites readers to contemplate the euphoric highs and inevitable lows of romance, offering solace when the tumultuous waves of emotion finally quiet. These verses awaken dormant corners of the heart, stirring feelings of nostalgia, hope, anguish, and joy. Dive into this compilation of the most...

The sonnets are a collection numbering 154 poems dealing with themes such as the passage of time, love, beauty, and mortality. They were probably written over a long period of Shakespeare's life up until 1609, when they were first printed. The first 17 poems, traditionally referred to as the "procreation sonnets", are addressed to a young man urging him to marry and have children in order to immortalize his beauty by passing it on to his descendants.

Embark on a profound journey through the pages of “Emberlight: An African Poetry Collection,” where author John Monyjok Maluth delves into the depths of the human condition. This compelling anthology of contemporary poetry draws from the rich cultural tapestry of South Sudan, offering a raw and evocative exploration of life, loss, and legacy. Through his masterful use of language and imagery, Maluth captures the essence of African storytelling, transporting readers to the heart of a continent where death is not merely an end but a powerful force that shapes lives and communities. Each ...

“The Valley is enveloped in deep weaves of arbor which rise to echoing cobalt peaks before cascading and fading into the horizon. The Shenandoah twists erratically through the interior, glittering rapidly in the sun and lingering murky in its shadows”... “It is from this Valley my poems are birthed. They speak with the voices deeply rooted in my soul.” In Valley Voices, Melissa DeDomenico-Payne shares her collection of poetry which reflects eclectic and unique styles and forms, university award winners, and new public releases. A reader can expect speakers and themes which ...

“A Chasm of Shattered Bodies” Luis Ángel Cobos presents a poetic work that traverses the devastated landscapes of humanity—a collection of verses that pulse with rawness and depth. Within its lines, a constant clash unfolds between the everyday brutality of dirty realism and the fascinating unreality of surrealism. Luis does not write poems but rather torn fragments of lives, emotions, and bodies desperately seeking to fit into a world that seems shattered. Each poem in this chasm is a leap into the void, an exploration of the darkest corners of the soul. Through images that ...

This short book of poetry offers inspiration and motivation, at a time when we need it the most. The entire world was sent into social isolation and people needed comfort and hope. The poems and quotes within this book will help the reader to remain steadfast and faithful, irrespective of the trials and hardships they may face in life. “Never give up, even when it seems like the battle has been lost. With fortitude and perseverance, we can overcome any obstacle.” 

The finest voices reading a wonderful selection of poetry accompanied by selected classical music.

For students of Middle English, Andrew and Waldron's The Poems of the Pearl Manuscript has been the key edition of the four Pearl poems for over 30 years. With the changing needs of today's students in mind, the editors produced a complete prose translation of the four poems - the best known of which is "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". The near-literal translations are intended to facilitate understanding of the four poems - to lead readers to, rather than away from, the original texts.

In his debut poetry collection Five Aspects, lifelong wanderer, poet, and philosopher Akira explores the lifecycle of love and relationships. Across five chapters you'll be taken on a journey filled with passion, desire, and romance. Following in the footsteps of the innocent dreamer, you'll walk along the well-trodden paths of intimacy and togetherness. Every one of the five aspects along the way will challenge the way you think, feel, and reflect upon your very own romantic experiences.

Descubre con esta antología la poesía de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, el primer poeta moderno, recitada por grandes actores y actrices como Adriana Ozores, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, María Luisa Merlo, María Galiana y Juan Echanove. En sus ‘Rimas’ se une el romanticismo tardío con la voluntad de reducir sus excesos sentimentales.

Bread and Circus is a hybrid and palimpsestic memoir-in-verse: it combines poetry, photography and spectral imagining to explore the realities of economic necessity and marginal poverty through a personal lens. Examining the experience of the US urban Black community from a variety of perspectives, it draws heavily on the author’s archival research on Adam Smith, the eighteenth-century Scottish economist, as well as his magnum opus, The Wealth of Nations.

Eine ganz besondere Sammlung an Gedichten aus mehreren Jahrhunderten bis zur Gegenwart, bei denen das schönste der Gefühle im Mittelpunkt steht. Romantische, fantastische, klassische und moderne Verse treffen auf eine einzigartig eindrückliche Umsetzung. Unverwechselbare Stimmen, so vielfältig und kontrastreich wie die Gedichte selbst, erwecken sie durch Sprache und Gesang zum Leben. Die Liebe in ihren Höhen und Tiefen, das kann mal rührend, mal freudig, mal traurig oder auch mal komisch sein. So gelingt eine magische und tief berührende Sicht auf die Liebe in all ihren Facetten.