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I’ve never seen anyone at a public pool with a memorable enough body, good or bad, that I think about it ever again. If this line sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve heard it in the background of thousands of videos on social media—a humbling reminder from poet and radio personality Josie Balka that what’s important in our lives now isn’t necessarily what’s important to us in the long run. I Hope You Remember, Josie’s first book of poetry, includes this poem and over eighty others, some previously published and others never shared before.

In 81 brief chapters, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, as well as a serene and generous spirit. It teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao: the basic principle of the universe.

John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny.

Three decades ago, renowned literary expert Robert Alter radically expanded the horizons of biblical scholarship by recasting the Bible as not only a human creation but a work of literary art deserving studied criticism. In The Art of Biblical Poetry, his companion to the seminal The Art of Biblical Narrative, Alter takes his analysis beyond narrative craft to investigate the use of Hebrew poetry in the Bible.

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.

The Prophet by Khalil Gibran is a timeless masterpiece of poetic prose that explores universal themes of love, life, and the human experience. Written in a deeply lyrical and spiritual tone, the book follows Almustafa, a wise prophet, as he prepares to leave the city of Orphalese after twelve years. Before his departure, the townspeople gather to seek his counsel, prompting him to share profound reflections on 26 essential aspects of life, including love, marriage, work, freedom, joy, and sorrow.

This creative collection brings together philosophical poems by South African poet and writer, Wayne Visser. In this anthology, he muses on subjects ranging from space, angels and destiny to time, science and meaning in life. According to scientists The world’s made of string That buzzes and fuzzes Or some such strange thing

This creative collection brings together favourite inspirational poems by Wayne Visser. The anthology takes us on a journey through the peaks and troughs of life, celebrating the indomitable human spirit.. It includes many old favourites like "Poets Must Be" and "Chasing the Blue", as well as brand new poems like "The Writer" and "Making Ripples".

The great Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna wrote his celebrated poem Letter to a Friend as a gift of advice to a South Indian king, and it has since become a monument in the Indian shastra tradition. Despite its short length (only 123 verses), it covers the entire Mahayana path, combining a practical approach to daily conduct with a theoretical exposition of the different stages leading to enlightenment. It has thus been an ideal source for many of Tibet’s greatest scholars seeking a scriptural authority to enhance their own descriptions of the Buddhist path.

In these rapidly changing times, it is more important than ever to know ourselves well and fully, even and especially in the face of turmoil. The Way Forward encourages listeners to connect more deeply to their intuition, using it to remain focused and grounded amidst a world in constant flux. In his latest collection of poetry and short prose, Yung Pueblo offers clear strategies for managing the unknown, inhabiting your personal power, and bringing your truest, healthiest self to relationships.

Meditate and Muse The author James Joyce wrote a passage, then wrote it again, more obscurely, then wrote it a third time to obscure the meaning even more. How much of poetry reading can feel like that. This is not that. Enjoy these single meditations of specific moments and thoughts. Concise, clear, clever, kind. Come, friend, and welcome.

In a Season of Waiting for the Arrival The original Poetry Journal Advent Celebration. In this collection of 25 Advent poems, come think new thoughts about gold, frankincense, and myrrh … as well as mourning, beauty, waiting, silence, and almost a score more.

Reflect and Ruminate In the midst of a swirl of trifling, superficial thoughts, do you appreciate the occasional idea that warrants a second thought? Something to think about, to hold as a jewel in the mind, something to laugh about, or think about, something to ponder and celebrate. This book has those kinds of ideas. Witty, wonderful, warmhearted, wise. Come, friend, and welcome.

Flow - Poems of Faith is a spiritual journey about the sections of the New and Old Testament. Whether you are experiencing pain, anger, depression, loss, confusion, or change, you are invited to find God's peace and love with the poetry found in Flow. You are also encouraged after each poem to contribute your own God-inspired creativity with a poem, song, or prayer. Flow - Poems of Faith is Vincent Lowry's sixth book. His other works are American Vineyard, #LucysLetter - The Children of the Greenhouse Age, Surfing the Seconds, Dreams Reign Supreme, and Constellation Chronicles - The Lost ...

Static Communication is a modern poetry collection that centers on the struggles in communication and how we strive in relationships to say what we mean and mean what we say. Static Communication covers our relationship with the thorns of nature, inanimate objects, spiritual acne, desire and hope, family, friends, and spouse. Suppose you are the great mind attracted to clever rhymes and insightful free-verse poetic stories. In that case, you will enjoy the genuine smile that follows as you read quietly or aloud, with family or with friends, the tantalizing poems in this book titled Static ...

A Collection of Poems, Mostly on the Theme of Hospitality God and man at table are sat down. The challenges of welcoming guests. The joy of unexpected interaction. God invites us to be with him; we invite others to be with us. Fifty-two short, readily understood, thoughtful poems.

Beautiful Meditations on the King and His Kingdom Fifty-two short poems, easy to understand. Think and consider. Celebrate beauty. Enter more fully into grace. In a holy pause, stand amazed at the God we serve. How good is our God.

John Lithgow has compiled an outstanding collection of memorable poems and has gathered his famous friends to read them. The wide variety of carefully selected poetry in this audiobook provides the perfect introduction to reel in those who are new to poetry, and for poetry lovers to experience beloved verses in a fresh, vivid way. Lithgow offers insightful and sometimes poignant commentary to accompany each poem. His essential criterion is that "each poem's light shines more brightly when read aloud".

Gabi Abrāo’s Notes on Shapeshifting is an ode to existing in physical form, fully aware of the changing energy that flows through every aspect of it.

Kahlil Gibran's Little Book of Secrets is a collection of Gibran's words on life's big questions and the mysteries of the spiritual path. It is an exploration of the riddles and conundrums that are part of the fabric of existence, and it is an attempt to penetrate and explain the mysteries of life.