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The first ever collection of poems by the acclaimed author of the Aubrey/Maturin series of Napoleonic naval adventures. As we have stood with Jack and Stephen on the deck of the Surprise and other ships, listeners around the world have been transported to a place and time at once familiar and exotic, routine and dramatic. At all times, Patrick O’Brian’s deep knowledge of the period and profound empathy with the landscape of the sea has ensured there is always a firm hand on the tiller.

Linda Gregerson’s long-awaited new collection is a tour de force, a compendium of lives touched by the radical fragility of the planet and, ultimately, the endless astonishment and paradox of being human within the larger ecosystem, “in a world where every breath I take is luck.”

Poetry is just an artistic release to provide healing. This book does just that. There is a way out of depression, a way out of the dark pits of life, a way to stop having suicidal thoughts - there is a way. Listen to this audiobook and find out for yourself! Healing is available for all. Enjoy the beauty of nature captured in the narration that remind us how beautiful this world really is. Sometimes, we just need that daily reminder.

This first collection of poems is a celebration of the human experience and the complex relationship between the body and mind. With themes of anxiety, gratitude, womanhood, motherhood, outer expectations, and internal dialogue, I hope you find words that make you feel less alone.

A lively and imaginative debut, Neoteny explores blindness, family, and birdsong. In these poems, Emily K. Michael meditates on literary and personal heroes like Jo March, her beloved grandmother, and her guide dog. This collection is rich with treasures from childhood - the honey-colored piano Michael played, the fig tree in her front yard, and the trays of fresh mint drying on her grandmother's table.

Winter is not just a season; it is a metaphor, a narrative, a state of mind. "Lament for Leaves Long Fallen" is a collection of free verse poems that delve deep into the folds of winter's chilling embrace, exploring themes of isolation, despair, and introspective questioning. These poems seek to capture the intricacies of winter, both as a physical season and as an emotional climate.

This Poem is about the art of cold swimming, and it is an art. You need eventually to be able to breathe properly, and pace yourself in cold water, timing is all important, observing the seasons as to how much your 'own' body may take.

This third volume of haiku poetry by Nowick Gray introduces the reader to the unique cultural flavor and natural beauties of Salt Spring Island, BC. Includes sections on Homecoming, Housekeeping, Zeitgeist, Equanimity, Expression, Insight, and Witness. Original photographs complement over fifty haiku and senryu, blending personal observation with larger social issues and redeeming spiritual grace.

In this book, there's life, love, heartache, humor, bronc riding, horse races complete from the starting gates to the finish line, and so much more. Every minute is a different adventure. I even put in Secretariat's Triple Crown races, written in poetry, from the gates down to the wire. It is a book that explains the ups and downs of 25 years through a jockey's eyes and how God helped me through the rough times. So skip to a minute, any minute, and enjoy the many adventures, from bronc riding, to tornadoes, to winning races. God bless you and have a great day.

I have a huge passion for writing, and enjoy letting my ideas run wild on a page. My endeavor in life is to encourage, uplift, and motivate. I strive to do this in my writing and in all I do and say. I am in awe of nature and her vast treasures. I receive much pleasure and inspiration from observing nature in her many beautiful forms. I hope that my writing can bring out this love and passion I have for nature and her splendor.

Aunque seamos siempre jóvenes de corazón, envejecemos. Todo sigue el flujo natural del paso del tiempo: fuimos niños jugando en el parque, seremosancianos tomando una taza de café... y en medio se extiende un puente de experiencias, de corazones rotos y lecciones aprendidas que nos han convertido en las personas que hoy somos y en quienes llegaremos a ser mañana. Este es un libro narrado por una voz que reflexiona sobre las diferentes etapas y vivencias que nos traspasan a través de las estaciones de la vida.

The poems in SAVE GOD’S EARTH by Author Brenda Mohammed open our eyes to stark reality. The Earth does not belong to us. It belongs to God and we are only the tenants. Our purpose and duty to our Creator is to take care of what he has blessed us with. Through the Earth, God provides us with fresh water, food, and oxygen. Humans, animals, and other species depend on these necessities to live. Our forests, rivers, oceans, and soils provide us with numerous goods and services. One of the biggest environmental challenges right now is Climate Change and its effects on human and animal life. ...

Spring Thoughts in Summer Light: A Poetry CollectionDive into a world of poetic wonder with "Spring Thoughts in Summer Light." This captivating collection transcends boundaries, offering a diverse array of verses that span the spectrum of human experience. Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning your poetic journey, this book is a treasure trove of emotions and insights. Key Features: Versatility in Themes: "Spring Thoughts in Summer Light" is a poetic kaleidoscope, touching upon every facet of life. From the depths of love to the heights of politics, from soulful ...

La lista de poetas que al amor le han cantado es una auténtica locura. Y además irá a más. No siempre se tiene la razón, ni falta que hace. En algunos momentos de la vida, las razones del corazón no las comprendemos y sentimos que lo que importa no es lo que no tuvimos, es lo que no nos enseñaron. Las cosas que se tienen, se pierden, y el tiempo casi nunca logra desgastarnos lo que se ha conocido. Escribí este poemario para dar respuesta a dos preguntas del poeta Ismael López Gálvez, ¿podemos los poetas escribir aún sobre el amor? ¿Y cómo? La razón perdida es un homenaje ...

Воздух — это одна из самых динамических стихий, которую мы ощущаем только в ее движении. Эта книга посвящена стихии воздуха и ее отображению в литературе. Гастон Башляр анализирует творчество Фридриха Ницше, Райнера Марии Рильке, Уильяма Блейка, Перси Шелли и других писателей и поэтов, препарируя явленные и скрытые образы, разбирая метафоры, предлагая неожиданные истолкования. По мнению французского философа, поэтический образ следует не понимать, а переживать, он сам есть действительность и не может сводиться ни к чему иному.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so, too! Listen to Broken Light in a Burning Wood, and reflect on the state of the world through poetry.

Divided into quintets, Up from the Downtrodden offers the possibility of hope to anyone feeling hopeless in the world today. The poems within, culled from a period of inspiration and resurgence after more than a decade of hopeless struggling and despair, honor both the darkness and the light. There is a chance, when the two are integrated, to turn what is bitter in life, sweet. ‘heavy metals’dissociative staring at the wall again they turned up the volume zero calorie heavy metals to defend against they demons

Our Lives in Verse, Everyday Poetry is a whimsical, observational contemplation about our common life. Poems are nestled into three basic sections, “Months of the Year; Home and Family; and Everyday Musings.” There is a poem for each calendar month and for the celebration of Christmas.

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant world of living soil, where new horizons await under the very ground we tread and the tapestry of human experience unfolds. This is an invitation to delve deep into the bonds of family, to explore identity and the spectacular essence of beauty, and to discover the marvels of Mother Nature's cyclical dance. Horizons pays homage to the richness of soil, a precious nonrenewable resource, blending the art of poetry with the wonders of science and everyday life.

Featuring both Ak’abal’s Spanish translations from the indigenous K’iche’ and English translations by acclaimed poet Michael Bazzett, this collection blossoms from the landscape of Momostenango—mountains covered in cloud forest, deep ravines, terraced fields of maize. Ak’abal’s unpretentious verse models a contraconquista—counter-conquest—perspective, one that resists the impulse to impose meaning on the world and encourages us to receive it instead.