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Born in 1933 in a small rural village in Korea’s North Cholla Province, Ko Un grew up in a Japanese-controlled land that was soon to experience the horrors of the Korean War. He became a Buddhist monk in 1952, and began writing in the late 1950s. Ten Thousand Lives is his major, ongoing work, which began in prison with a determination to describe every person he had ever met or heard of. It tells the stories of many figures from Korean history, as well as children and poor people, who, without his poems, would have vanished into oblivion. Green Integer previously published selections from...

In 1997, Korean poet Ko Un and a few companions spent 40 days of rough traveling through Tibet, despite the fact that years before an undiagnosed attack of tuberculosis had seriously damaged his lungs. Enduring terrible pain and near death, he recovered and wrote the powerful poems of this volume, which both describe and evaluate his journey. As he says in his Preface, “Narrowly avoiding falls, I scrambled up and down precipices, crossed plains, on the way to the last place we could go. Now there seemed to be nowhere left for us to go, and nowhere for us to go back to.” It was not “...

Six poems about love, life & relationships.

Now in its 2nd edition, this creative collection brings together travel and tribute poems by South African poet and writer, Wayne Visser. The anthology pays tribute to the likes of Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou, Barack Obama, Antoni Gaudí & Leonardo da Vinci, and reflects on travels ranging from China and South Africa to Ecuador and Russia. Life is lived in the in-between In transit Between coming and going Between staying and moving on Between here and there

ISLANDS IN THE SUN’ contains poems about the author's native homeland, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, its Caribbean neighbors, and the beautiful resources of the islands. Famous for its hospitality, Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation with distinctive traditions and cuisines. Whether visitors are seeking adventure, sea-bathing, culture, or nightlife, Trinidad and Tobago have it all. The white sandy beaches of Maracas and Tobago can be enjoyed at any time, as summer is experienced all year round. The alluring poems within this book will entice you to visit Trinidad ...

Poemas que cantan el análisis de los tiempos de crisis, a partir de las citas siguientes...El dedo móvil escribe, y habiendo escritosigue adelante. Ni toda tu piedad ni tu ingenioharán que vuelva para tachar media líneani tus lágrimas borrarán una sola palabra.Omar KhayyamEl tiempo es el único recurso del cual pueden disponer gratuitamentelos que viven en el escalón más bajo de la sociedad.La corrosión del carácterRichard Sennett En una palabra, el PIB lo mide todo exceptolo que hace que valga la pena vivir la vida. El arte de la vidaZygmunt Bauman

In this particular collection, I present to you a few of the secrets and stories that are whispered by the wind. Whether it’s the scent of adventure through the woods, the chill from an impending storm, the taste of salt before an ocean voyage, or the whistle through the reeds in a pond, the wind brings many a tale. All one has to do is slow down, take a deep breath, and listen…

A delightful account of the seasons in a house and its garden near the sea, a domestic idyll of hardy plants and neighbors, outer and inner weather, love and loss, and taking stock of the life we’ve made The delicious long-form poem “The Vineyard” is set in and around the quasi-fictional...

A treasure of compiled poems about the magic and mysteries of the sea, K. J. Neithercutt invites us into a deeply magical, fantastical, and mysterious aquatic world with her poetry.

A medium short poem. Apart from the obvious location of where you find yourself in the World, also the location you are seeking to find.

There are many great songwriters, poets, and authors—many of whom have gone unsung. All are master storytellers, and many have sparked a chord within Pete Sheardy. Pete, who has been writing poetry and lyrics since high school, shares his favorites in a debut collection that covers a broad range of topics. Within his whimsical, intriguing, and poignant writings, Pete lyrically leads others through his personal reflections.

Steeped in history, culture and traditions, London remains one of the largest and most populous cities on the planet. Small wonder then, that some of history's greatest poets have been inspired by it.

The poems in this collection are a testament to Csaba's resilience, humor, and a deep sense of empathy. The author's reflections on life's joys and challenges are both personal and universal, touching on themes such as love, loss, hope, and the beauty of the natural world. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from free verse to haiku, and are infused with Csaba's unique perspective on the world.

Winifred Holtby was born on 23rd June 1898 to a prosperous farming family in the village of Rudston in Yorkshire. Her early novels met with only moderate success but as a journalist she was both prolific and increasingly well-known. Her articles graced more than 20 newspapers and magazines, including the Manchester Guardian newspaper.

Creativity is the mark of poetry as it sings our senses in appreciation and realizes another perspective to what surrounds us. Another poem, another realm of understanding. Poetry affords one to a taste of strength of suggestion that whets the palate very differently to the manner in which a fictional or non-fictional novel cannot achieve. Enjoy your journey through this book as your listening material companion.

A book-length love letter of poems by a young black man seeking a new model of care for his family.

Poems for Your Passport is the perfect travel companion for your next adventure! Filled with cultural insights and surprises, this book of poems from international journeys around the globe will open your eyes and prepare your mind to fully absorb and appreciate your next trip. This travel book is the perfect gift for friends and family headed off for that long-awaited trip, providing inspiration, insight and entertainment, whether you are waiting in an airport, sitting at a corner cafe, or backpacking off the beaten track.

Стихотворения в прозе — произведение великого русского писателя Ивана Тургенева. В своем творчестве он раскрывает тему русской интеллигенции и крестьянского быта, выступает мастером психологических портретов. Перу автора принадлежат и другие известные произведения, такие как "Ася", "Отцы и дети", "Дворянское гнездо", "Бирюк", "Накануне", "Муму", "Пожар на море", "Постоялый двор", "Часы", "Три портрета", "Странная история", "Свидание" и т. д. Иван Тургенев — выдающийся писатель ХIX века, член-корреспондент императорской Академии наук по разряду русского языка и словесности, автор философско-психологических поэм, рассказов, повестей и романов

Published to commemorate the author’s 100th birthday, this wide-ranging and thoughtful collection reflects on history, colonisation, family, childhood, Aboriginal Dreaming, traditions and storytelling, working lives and people. Sometimes wistful, melancholic, poignant, at times the author’s wry sense of fun and humour shines through. When he arrived in Sydney in the 1960s, Bigambul man, Uncle Wes, was not allowed to tell his stories at schools.

Bizarrest Blunts is the final installment of Jamie Nichole’s poetry trilogy centered on uninhibited self-expression. There will be no way down from here. Listeners will find bizarre thinking at the highest of levels when listening to of Bizarrest Blunts. These pieces of poetry sizzle with risk taking.