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Amabilissima: Written Roses by J.S Lee Amabilissima: Written Roses by J.S Lee Sep. 04, 2010 $3.20 1760 words Sample 60%
Roses are a powerful, symbolic gift. This labor of love is a gift to the LGBTQ community. Petals, thorns, and all, these poems are a tribute to the way we live and love. An ongoing project.
Love Poems for Valentine's  (Poems to Make Her Fall in Love) by Ernesto Tinajero Love Poems for Valentine's (Poems to Make Her Fall in Love) by Ernesto Tinajero Sep. 04, 2010 $5.95 7049 words Sample 50%
How-to-book on using love poems to intensify your love relationships and life. Love, the great eternal experience, comes with sharing, and the introduction gives advice on how to read the poems for maximum effect. The poems, written over a period of ten years, are written in a varieties forms including sonnets, odes, and organic verse inspired by Pablo Neruda, Denise Levertov, and Czeslaw Milosz.
Displeasure, and Other Poems by  Displeasure, and Other Poems by 20830Press Sep. 04, 2010 $9.99 9397 words Sample 20%
Janusz A. Ihnatowicz is one of the most outstanding modern poets in the Polish tradition. Active in both English and Polish, his work Displeasure, and Other Poems, contains the entirety of his original poetic corpus in English (originally published in London in 1974), plus a generous helping of previously unpublished poems, as well as poems recently published in The Polish Review.
TURN Of A PHRASE by branch isole TURN Of A PHRASE by branch isole Sep. 04, 2010 $7.95 7691 words Sample 15%
Fifty two contemporary short stories of poetic prose for today's adult reader. Poet Branch Isole writes of issues and emotions often experienced, but not always voiced. His style and presentation, known as "Voyeurism Poetry" evokes identity and reflection, surrounding personal responsibility choice or avoidance. Intended for mature audiences. Voyeurism Poetry ~ there's an edge to it. ™
King Arthur's Raid on Hell and other poems by G. R. Grove King Arthur's Raid on Hell and other poems by G. R. Grove Sep. 02, 2010 $2.99 15698 words Sample 50%
Most of these poems are written in medieval fixed forms, or approximations of medieval forms – one of my on-going quests being a search for ways of reproducing the sound and feel of medieval Welsh poetry in modern English. And yet, because the bardic art I practice is a performance art, these are in a larger sense not my poems at all, but merely pale imitations – poems preserved on paper.
The Incomplete Works of Kenn Allan by Kenn Allan The Incomplete Works of Kenn Allan by Kenn Allan Sep. 02, 2010 $5.95 11728 words Sample 22%
In his latest collection of poems for non-poetry lovers, Kenn Allan offers a generally lighthearted but sometimes serious look at the ups and downs of modern life. This eBook includes sixty of his best works— including the hilarious “Chicken Hearts”—each one penned with a twinkle in his eye, his tongue planted firmly in his cheek, and a uniquely-Christian point-of-view.
Excerpts From My Soul...Read Without Prejudice by Nathan Jones Excerpts From My Soul...Read Without Prejudice by Nathan Jones Sep. 01, 2010 $9.99 17050 words Sample 20%
Excerpts From My Soul...Read Without Prejudice stretches the boundaries of literature by taking a look at the world through the use of compelling prose poetry, vignettes, and comical introspections about the world's complexities.
Lines of Rhyme by Gordon Grant Lines of Rhyme by Gordon Grant Sep. 01, 2010 $2.99 1804 words Sample 20%
My lifetime of rhymes: my ups and downs and special moments.
Leaves of a Struggle : Problems and Poetry by Louis  Kole Leaves of a Struggle : Problems and Poetry by Louis Kole Sep. 01, 2010 $5.50 10081 words Sample 10%
Leaves of a Struggle is an inspirational collection of poetry and advice for all. It deals with life's toughest issues and concerns. This book gives specific counsel along with beautiful poetry on how to handle life's hardships. The book has a direct purpose to uplift, inform, and entertain.
Love Notes: Unwrapping the GIft of Intimacy by Dr. Francis Martin Love Notes: Unwrapping the GIft of Intimacy by Dr. Francis Martin Sep. 01, 2010 $4.99 26059 words Sample 25%
Are you always searching for the right words at that prefect moment? Are you thinking about leaving a little note to tell that special someone how you feel, but the words just won't come? Let Dr. Francis Martin be your muse. "Love Notes" is filled with a collection of affirmations that will help you find the perfect way to communicate how you feel!
Love Poems 101 by Dr. Claus Love Poems 101 by Dr. Claus Sep. 01, 2010 $4.99 189 words Sample 50%
Find your heart again and when you close your eyes you will know love. Dr. Claus combines poems and photographs to touch your heart. Dr. Claus presents the marriage of poetry and photography to create poetography. Read and visualize the poetry of love.
Si la peur by Editions Ex Aequo Laurence schwalm Si la peur by Editions Ex Aequo Laurence schwalm Aug. 31, 2010 $3.99 101 words Sample 20%
recueil de poésies de Gilles Bizien
Sources du manque by Editions Ex Aequo Laurence schwalm Sources du manque by Editions Ex Aequo Laurence schwalm Aug. 31, 2010 $3.99 99 words Sample 20%
Recueil de poésies en vers libres
Voci Immobili by Roberto Chiararia Voci Immobili by Roberto Chiararia Aug. 31, 2010 $9.99 4535 words Sample 20%
Dalla prefazione: "Ecco: l'autore di questa raccolta non ha voluto scegliere un solo posto tra lo stormo grigio. E in questo non scegliere ha creato la "voce". Una "voce immobile" come si compiace di definirla per facilitarne agli altri l'ascolto (?!)... La poesia è morta: viva la poesia! Attento a non avventurarti nelle gorgoniche righe: puoi rimanere per sempre nel caleidoscopio FINITO."
That's How it Looks From Here by Douglas Kapin That's How it Looks From Here by Douglas Kapin Aug. 30, 2010 $2.99 5663 words Sample 15%
Poetry is personal, very personal. It is also time and emotional condition sensitive. Sometimes it’s great and then a week later it’s not. These poems are right from my heart when I was in a tender mood. I haven’t written poetry for over 10 years now. I’m getting ready to go for it again. I guess most people would call it prose rather than poetry, much of it could be set to music.
Rhymes of the Tymes by Kenn Allan Rhymes of the Tymes by Kenn Allan Aug. 30, 2010 $5.95 16855 words Sample 22%
Described as a poet for non-poetry lovers, Kenn Allan weaves verses and rhyme into a journey through forgotten times, amazing lands, and into the depths of the human soul. This collection contains fifty of his best works including the award-winning “The Heart of Lucinda Druell,” each one penned with the flair of a master storyteller with a uniquely-Christian point-of-view.
Diacronico by Brian  McLawren Diacronico by Brian McLawren Aug. 29, 2010 $2.99 7319 words Sample 50%
“…Per tutta la vita, per tutta la mia miseria di trasformarmi in così tanto altro, la mia PROESIA ha sempre avuto bisogno di giustificarmi e mi ha seguito. Si è allungata, si è piegata, strappata, scorticata, fricata, sbeffeggiata, si è fratturata occhi e parole e le ha poi ricomposte, con il sangue sulle labbra. Oggi sangue, domani livido, domani ancora -bisogno di dirlo?- -"no"-
Harmonies Colorées. by Strofka Harmonies Colorées. by Strofka Aug. 28, 2010 Free! 606 words Read a sample
Harmonies Colorées. Avant-première. ___________________________ Manuscrit dactylographié. inédit. d'obédience odécaphonique. ( écriture régie par l'agencement de sons ) Voici. ( Contre de l'affolant ordinaire ( en 7 parties Strofka
Turtle View Poems - L Turtle View Poems - L"Accueil by Colette Brown Aug. 26, 2010 $2.99 3262 words Sample 60%
A composition of life inspired poems from many life experiences, this book captures the essential connection through words in which you, the reader, can relive or may relate to the emotions that everyone expresses. I truly hope you enjoy it and thank you for reading. Half the book has English poetry and the other half French poetry reflective of my upbringing as a French Canadian in Timmins, On.
Autumn is here by Ann Åhsberg Autumn is here by Ann Åhsberg Aug. 26, 2010 Free! 204 words Read a sample
Poems inspired by the autumn ...
Red Dirt Boy by John Hartness Red Dirt Boy by John Hartness Aug. 26, 2010 $1.99 4708 words Sample 50%
This is the second collection of poetry from an over-educated redneck with a potty mouth. Topics covered include lying, drinking, cheating, strippers, guns, loving, losing living and dying. You know, the stuff all good country music is written about.
The Wonders of Nature by Laura Redmond The Wonders of Nature by Laura Redmond Aug. 26, 2010 $6.99 2095 words Sample 30%
A soothing collection of nature poems. Expressed with colour and emotion.
Trouble (poetry, poetry book) by Jess C Scott Trouble (poetry, poetry book) by Jess C Scott Aug. 25, 2010 $0.99 9699 words Sample 10%
A poetry collection by author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott. "Trouble" showcases Jess’s penchant for “bending the rules”—read with caution. * * * Most of Trouble features in Jess's writing/illustrating portfolio, Porcelain. Trouble focuses on poetry, only.
Light Verses Dark Humor by J. F. Kinyon Light Verses Dark Humor by J. F. Kinyon Aug. 25, 2010 $3.99 3551 words Sample 25%
Beat style poetry with a decidedly dark, yet humorous bent. Brutally honest writing ranging from the autobiographical and introspective to the off-beat and quirky.
(The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala (The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala Aug. 24, 2010 Free! 1777 words Read a sample
Whilst writing the lavish collection of 24 Farewell Poems the young poet lost his sense of space and time. These are ten of those poems that he simply couldn't cram into the final official cut, but what good would they do rotting away in some corner? So, enjoy.
Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala Aug. 24, 2010 Free! 7521 words Read a sample
The final Poems Galore anthology is an insane roller coaster of poems for the final time around the track! The grand finale is here! With exciting endings to the stories of the Poems Galore Assassin, Porcelain Doll, and the new story of Harp! The final installments of the Labor Poems and Lost Youth oriented poems. So, enjoy the lavish final time around the block of Alcala's Poems Galore!
A Walk And Imagine by Susan Schoeffield A Walk And Imagine by Susan Schoeffield Aug. 24, 2010 Free! 6725 words Read a sample
As the artist uses brushes, the poet uses words. The seemingly random poems contained in this collection are connected by a common thread. All of them speak to a part of my life, be it as a writer, a soulmate or a seeker. Together, they create the image of who I am and how I got here. These reflections come to life as my personal portrait, painted by loving hands with words.
; (punto e virgola) by Brian  McLawren ; (punto e virgola) by Brian McLawren Aug. 24, 2010 $2.99 722 words Sample 50%
(punto e virgola) seeks for singleness, that we can find in the everyday life, when listening to absent-minded conversation that fragmentally are picked up in order to elaborate a further consideration, a consideration that goes beyond the mere and simple – yet beautiful – deed.
Toxic Assets by Rod Walters Toxic Assets by Rod Walters Aug. 24, 2010 $1.99 5127 words Sample 50%
The phrase "toxic assets" burst into ugly view, along with "subprime mortgages" during 2007. Thinking people knew, though, that every toxic asset was still an asset! Toxic Assets talks about almost five dozen "assets" which, in spite of their seeming toxicity, all have value in them; all but one (readers, can you find it?).
My Lover by Dr. Claus My Lover by Dr. Claus Aug. 23, 2010 $2.99 186 words Sample 79%
Dr. Claus presents this collection of beautiful love poems and photographs of butterflies. The poetry is designed to touch your heart, make you laugh and even cry. These poems speak to the heart and are joined together with brilliant photography of our natural world to create works of art you will enjoy. Take a moment to Love and when you do, you will Love On Butterflies.
Linear Light from the Ivory Tower by D. K. N. Yuko Linear Light from the Ivory Tower by D. K. N. Yuko Aug. 23, 2010 $3.86 12181 words Sample 20%
Linear Light from the Ivory Tower is a posthumous poetry anthology of Sheryl Williams Mathis. Sheryl, an African-American Wiccan in Georgia, was a lover of all things metaphysical and natural. She often expressed her deepest feelings through her poetry. After her death in 2001, her daughter, DKN Yuko, made it her mission to collect and compile her poems, in honor of her mother's loving memory.
Experi-Mental: a poetry experiment by D. K. N. Yuko Experi-Mental: a poetry experiment by D. K. N. Yuko Aug. 23, 2010 $3.26 3740 words Sample 20%
EXPERI-MENTAL is a book of eccentric, experimental poetry. Some of the forms of poetry include haiku, tanka, senryu, and free-verse, some with goth and emo overtones.
アメリカン・スフィンクス by William Kuko アメリカン・スフィンクス by William Kuko Aug. 22, 2010 Free! 1311 words Read a sample
アメリカン・スフィンクスはアメリカの猫又の物語で、日本の神話と歴史上の出来事を融合させ作り上げられた新しいアメリカの神話である。
Tears of a Crying Soul by Amanda Evans Tears of a Crying Soul by Amanda Evans Aug. 22, 2010 You set the price! 4688 words
Tears of a Crying Soul is a book of poetry that takes readers through the teenage years of the author and her struggle to deal with her father's suicide.
Illuminations of the Soul/Obscurities of the Heart by Irenia Guajardo Illuminations of the Soul/Obscurities of the Heart by Irenia Guajardo Aug. 21, 2010 $6.99 13306 words Sample 20%
Is a collection of poetry both light and dark. Just like the image would entail, we may show one thing, but our hearts can convey another. This book of non-traditional poetry will take the reader on a journey of the heart, mind and spirit.
From Dusk 'til Dawn by Laura Redmond From Dusk 'til Dawn by Laura Redmond Aug. 21, 2010 $5.99 1530 words Sample 30%
A collection of poems taking you through from Dusk until Dawn. Though is the night time safe? From the creatures that roam and feed on you, hunt and haunt you, terrorize and confuse you? But all is not lost because morning has broken, although not for long! Take care, sleep tight.
Active Learning on the Go:  Poems of Everyday Wonder Book 1 by Manny Durazo Active Learning on the Go: Poems of Everyday Wonder Book 1 by Manny Durazo Aug. 20, 2010 $0.99 1900 words Sample 20%
Come and enjoy reading these beautiful poems that make you wonder about your surroundings. These poems provoke thoughtful reflection on everyday activities. A collection of wonderful poems for you to read and enjoy at this amazing price. Get your e-book download today and start enjoying Poems of Everyday Wonder.
Systole by Corrine Ann Delvecchio Systole by Corrine Ann Delvecchio Aug. 20, 2010 $5.99 3702 words Sample 30%
Systole reveals love and relationships with truth… perhaps an edgy truth. Delvecchio surrenders her words with no reference to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, politics, economic status, region, generation or environmental issues, except when absolutely necessary. Systole is contemporary poetry, sometimes sophisticated and sometimes simple, that absolutely insists on being read.
My Secret to Life, Love and True Happiness by Kimberly Morin My Secret to Life, Love and True Happiness by Kimberly Morin Aug. 20, 2010 $0.99 782 words Sample 50%
My secret to life, love and true happiness is the key to finding peace within yourself and to live life to the fullest. As these inspirational poems take you on a journey full of love, you will find your pathway to true happiness and so much more!
Mind Poems by Rachel McAlpine Mind Poems by Rachel McAlpine Aug. 18, 2010 $1.50 2261 words Sample 50%
Short poems for fun and contemplation. Tips, traps, and tall tales for people who think, write, and use computers. Poems about your poor overworked brain.
Phone Poems by Rachel McAlpine Phone Poems by Rachel McAlpine Aug. 18, 2010 $1.50 1630 words Sample 50%
Small, simple poems to think about while you’re waiting for the doctor or the bus. Includes fortune cookie poems and haiku. No need to struggle with these poems: just inhale!
Senior Poems by Rachel McAlpine Senior Poems by Rachel McAlpine Aug. 18, 2010 $1.50 2250 words Sample 50%
Small poems about big topics. Light poems about heavy topics like growing old and dying. Only for the brave.
Lover Poems by Rachel McAlpine Lover Poems by Rachel McAlpine Aug. 18, 2010 $1.50 2413 words Sample 50%
Poems for lovers, happy or not. In this poetry collection, certain lines may express precisely what you feel but cannot say. The delicious agonies of longing. Complex feelings when a love affair goes wrong. And finally, the frivolous, funny, and comforting aspects of love. Enjoy!
A Collection of Poems by Dotun Vanessa Dada A Collection of Poems by Dotun Vanessa Dada Aug. 17, 2010 $2.99 1927 words Sample 30%
A collection of poems contains different approaches to Poetry. It covers areas of life such as friendship, love and heartbreak, abuse of power etc. It is truly captivating. The messages of each poems become vivid as you read on creating a powerful imagery in the reader's mind. This is a must buy to anyone that appreciates poetry.
The Collected Poems by Martin McGregor The Collected Poems by Martin McGregor Aug. 14, 2010 You set the price! 4240 words Sample 20%
A 25 year celebratory collection of poetry from The English poet Martin McGregor. Published in over 50 anthologies worldwide, this collection captures the very best of his work, including touching poems about the loss and the subsequent heartache of his fathers passing. FREE to download until 31st August 2010 LIMITED TIME OFFER, but please review after downloading! thank you!
Pan Tadeusz, A New Prose Translation by  Pan Tadeusz, A New Prose Translation by 20830Press Aug. 13, 2010 $9.99 103669 words Sample 25%
The Polish national epic, one of the great works of European Romanticism, by Adam Mickiewicz. Its bucolic, patriotic, and folkloristic descriptions of life and war in early nineteenth century Poland have served as a focus of national literary identification since its first publication. I
Web Quest For a Heart of Gold by Colette Brown Web Quest For a Heart of Gold by Colette Brown Aug. 13, 2010 $2.99 4206 words Sample 50%
Siblings, step-brothers, and best friends with their Morky puppy named Daisy meet and make a plan to tumble into a web site called Turtlepad to seal their fate together. They transform themselves into web characters. This book describes their scary adventures to Turtlepad battling Spiderbats in an attempt to rescue Sharpish and the kidnapped Unicorn. Together they are on a web quest.
Poems Galore Threeller by German Alcala Poems Galore Threeller by German Alcala Aug. 13, 2010 Free! 3708 words Read a sample
The child poet is back in this collection of 23 poems I take you around the track once more before we hit the finish line! The third poems galore is longer, harder, smarter, and a better roller coaster! Poems Galore Threeller is here with anorexia, assassins, fears, whores, pimps, johns, freed porcelain dolls, and much more childish fun! With the celebrity obsession cranked down ever so slightly!
Poems to Love and the Body by Dave Malone Poems to Love and the Body by Dave Malone Aug. 12, 2010 Free! 5880 words Read a sample
Romantic, erotic, genuine, personal love poems.
Dreams of Snow Cream by Ed Bremson Dreams of Snow Cream by Ed Bremson Aug. 11, 2010 $1.99 3649 words Sample 30%
A Poetic Memoir, childhood in the 50s