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Faith, Courage, Wisdom Strength and Hope: Inspirational Poetry That Comes Straight from the Heart	by STACEY CHILLEMI Jul. 29, 2010	$12.95	8995 words	Sample 10%
“Faith, Courage, Wisdom, Strength and Hope,” is a collection of poems that inspire your mind, body and soul. This book will give you the inspiration to want to live life to the fullest and be the best you can be. The poems in this book have been written to inspire and comfort readers, as well as to give you a completely different view of life.
The Prayer Monologues: These Brass Hands	by E. J. Smith Jul. 29, 2010	Free!	7039 words	Read a sample
The Prayer Monologues is a small collection of verse written to heal, to encourage, to console, and to cajole the reader to be honest about their feelings towards God and quite simply they are words to enjoy while you are on your journey to discovering who you are.
The Rambling Continues	by Robert Ghost Jul. 29, 2010	Free!	863 words	Read a sample
This book would be considered the second half to “to say the least” it is also a bunch of weird thoughts written during a time when i was smoking marijuana. ENJOY!
...	by Joe Guillotin Jul. 29, 2010	$1.00	18630 words	Sample 50%
Poetry on the subject of the apocalypse... unrequited love... lawn gnomes... dismemberment... assassins...cows... drinking...driving... car and plane crashes... despised despots...life...death...coffee...ad nauseum...ad infinitum...
The Animal Angel	by Kimberly Morin Jul. 28, 2010	Free!	260 words	Read a sample
The Animal Angel is the Angel for saving the world one animal at a time. This poetic story will inspire individuals of all ages that animals have feelings too. Open your heart and help save the lives of animals, and one by one we will make a difference in this world.
Turning Sixty	by Thomas Kennedy Jul. 28, 2010	You set the price!	78 words	Sample 50%
a very short poem written for a friend to mark a 60th birthday
The Epitaphs Vol. I	by Chad Handsome-Trustworthy Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	1479 words	Sample 50%
The People have a tradition of walking in groups through the city's cemeteries. Every so often they stop at a random grave and listen as an elder recites a short epitaph, supposedly dedicated to the man or woman residing in the ground there. I present here a small selection of these epitaphs, for your enjoyment.
Electric Conversations	by Glen Wright Jul. 28, 2010	$7.00	14247 words	Sample 10%
Cyber intimacy, sending out love via new technology............. using the cyberspace superhighway as a conduit, in seeking passionats conversation
Revolutionary Erotica	by Nathan Jones Jul. 27, 2010	$9.99	10828 words	Sample 30%
In Revolutionary Erotica, Nathan Jones, a native of New Orleans, uses poetry as a device to explore the possibilities of language by providing a voice to capture his unique experience as an African-American coming of age in the Bay Area.
To Say The Least	by Robert Ghost Jul. 27, 2010	Free!	1399 words	Read a sample
This Book is a small collection of poems and thoughts that I have written over the past several years, Some are unusual, sad, and funny. I hope you enjoy it.
Silla Solitaria	by Carlo Marcos Jul. 26, 2010	$2.00	73 words	Sample 50%
A poem about being alone and the struggle behind it.
Quill to Quark: Passionate Poets Provocative Poems	by Etta Dunn Jul. 25, 2010	$2.00	5825 words	Sample 50%
This is an anthology of poetry written by MLitt students of Glasgow University. As the title suggests , this anthology includes many styles of poetry - Shakespearean sonnets, narrative poems, political poetry, concrete poetry and poems formatted using computer software.
Poems That Make You Laugh	by Ernest Slyman Jul. 24, 2010	$2.99	9482 words	Sample 50%
Giraffe Short-horned colossus It's perfectly obvious. You're one part spindly legs, Nine parts esophagus. Lightning Bugs In my backyard They burn peepholes in the night And take snapshots of my house.
10 hoppfulla dikter	by Björn Björkegren Jul. 22, 2010	Free!	430 words	Read a sample
Life's beautiful! Egentligen.
Arizona to Crete	by Marshall Hryciuk Jul. 21, 2010	$4.75	3138 words	Sample 50%
Since 1992, Marshall Hryciuk has won first prize in four international English language Haiku Contests and a Special Selection Certificate from the Iga-Ueno Basho Festival in 2004 for: weeping willow an egret on driftwood / hunches at the river This records those winners til 2007, along with travel haiku from western USA, Crete, Britain, Italy & Japan
Departure: The Poetry of Theodorus J. van Joolen	by Theodorus van Joolen Jul. 21, 2010	Free!	5732 words	Read a sample
The following poems were excerpted from the post-heart attack, post-bypass surgery, recovery journal of Theodorus J. van Joolen written in 1982. The poems speak for themselves. "Departure" is the title of one of the poems and seemed a fitting title for the entire collection. Edited by Theo van Joolen [son]
Poetry of Life On Valued Emotions	by SoRec Jul. 20, 2010	$2.99	3077 words	Sample 30%
Composed of inspired poetry from many life experiences, this book captures the essential connection through words in which you, the reader, can relive or relate to the emotions that everyone expresses. I truly hope you enjoy it and thank you for reading.
2010 Soccer World cup limericks	by Peter Finlayson Jul. 20, 2010	$1.99	1764 words	Sample 15%
This ebook is a newsy collection of limerick poetry written daily during the 2010 FIFA soccer world cup. It gives the reader an oversight into some of the happenings during the tournament and makes easy reading.
8 Poems	by Mark Petersen Jul. 19, 2010	Free!	1121 words	Read a sample
Poetry is something I enjoy reading and writing, and I have gathered a few poems I have written over the past few years to share with any readers who are interested. They are random in their collection and do not represent any particular theme. I hope you enjoy reading them!
Contempt of Courtship	by J.S Lee Jul. 18, 2010	$2.45	3230 words	Sample 50%
This book is a collection of poems about the struggle against falling in love, and the experiences which one encounters during such an endeavor.
Born free	by Ann Åhsberg Jul. 18, 2010	Free!	265 words	Read a sample
Three poems about freedom ...
I Hate You - 10 Poems	by Diana Trees Jul. 17, 2010	Free!	1110 words	Read a sample
I'm all about rage and violence. Take the time to explore these poems.
Sitting Vigil	by Guy Gallo Jul. 17, 2010	$3.99	6682 words	Sample 10%
48 poems for the price of a latte.
Truyen Kieu -Nguyen Du	by huy phuc pham Jul. 17, 2010	$15.99	23106 words
Truyện Kiều là tiểu thuyết viết bằng thơ lục bát. Truyện phản ánh xã hội đương thời thông qua cuộc đời của nhân vật chính Vương Thuý Kiều. Xuyên suốt tác phẩm là chữ "tâm" theo như Nguyễn Du đã tâm niệm "Linh Sơn chỉ tại nhữ tâm đầu" (nghĩa là "Linh Sơn chỉ ở lòng người thôi").
Oltre il Tempo	by Giancarlo Guidotti Jul. 16, 2010	$5.99	7153 words	Sample 5%
la poesia, più di ogni altra scienza della tecnica e della storia è in grado di rendere col volto vero del poeta, il volto dell'uomo nelle sue pieghe più intime e sensibili la poesia da viva voce a chi non l'ha, essa interpreta una condizione sociale e se ne fa cantore
1 text om att skriva	by Björn Björkegren Jul. 14, 2010	Free!	171 words	Read a sample
A B C D med mera...
Love Etc.	by Andre Holmes Jul. 12, 2010	$2.99	16468 words	Sample 35%
A collection of writing & poetry about the subject of love. It's filled with various situations & experiences we've all been in at some point in our lives. How it felt when you first met that special someone. How you dealt with the slow ache of a broken heart. Or how relieved you were once you finally realized you'd be OK. The many phases of love. Read... Relate... Reminisce... Feel.
The American Sphinx	by William Kuko Jul. 11, 2010	$5.99	3555 words	Sample 50%
The American Sphinx is an American Nekomata story which combines some of Japan's greatest myths and historical events to form an altogether new myth, an American myth.
Elemental Poems	by Tom Jirinec Jul. 11, 2010	Free!	528 words	Read a sample
A collection of poems containing themes of elements, such as water, wind and fire.
Vilkas	by Vidas Mykolas Jul. 10, 2010	$0.99	7766 words	Sample 50%
Vidas Mykolas' parents came to America as World War II refugees from Lithuania. The poems in Vilkas are about prostitutes in St. Petersburg Russia, the Armenian Holocaust and stickball, reviving dead brothers, Caligula eating pearls, mythical wolves in Baltic forests, dumpster diving, White Nights, ravaged family cemeteries, Mexican bands in Oregon, a pig roast, defiling St. Paul, and other poems.
Jusqu'à ce que tout s'efface	by Richard Taillefer Jul. 10, 2010	$8.30	5403 words	Sample 50%
Poète de « l’ouvert », Richard Taillefer nous donne ici un recueil qui chemine de l’ombre à la lumière, avec des allers et retours entre espoir et désillusion, constats de la vanité de tous nos agissements et remémoration d’instants de bonheurs.
Leaves in the Breeze	by Pamela Diane King Jul. 09, 2010	Free!	529 words	Sample 100%
A collection of poems written from the heart about love, loss, and life.
Life, Loss, Truth & Adventure	by Kelvin Hinz Jul. 08, 2010	Free!	13353 words	Read a sample
Embark on an array of experiences, from lost in lion country to the view from Mt Machu Picchu to the tragic early loss of loved ones. This is a collection of inspirational poems to make you think, laugh, and cry. It speaks of universal truths in a decidedly confusing world. Be inspired by these heartfelt words and stories of far-away places as you are taken on a magical real-life journey.
Crossroads	by Gabrielle Faust Jul. 08, 2010	$2.00	7882 words	Sample 10%
CROSSROADS is an original collection of eclectic, free-verse poetry by acclaimed author and poet Gabrielle Faust. Deeply personal and unapologetically exploratory of body, mind and soul, Gabrielle Faust wields words like a sword to slice through her present, past and possible future.
Stonework: Selected Poems	by James DenBoer Jul. 07, 2010	$4.99	11773 words	Sample 25%
A selection of James DenBoer's poetry from five earlier book collections
Haikus de Jarnac et poèmes courts	by Normand Lebeau Jul. 06, 2010	$8.65	3610 words	Sample 50%
Haïkus de Jarnac a été commis sur une période d’environ 4 ans (2002-2006), bien que quelques poèmes aient été écrits avant et d’autres textes en 2007, 2008, 2009 et même 2010. Inspiré des haïkus japonais, l’auteur s’est permis des libertés quant au format 5-7-5.
Past the Galaxies of Stars, Volume 1 Poetry	by Wes Patterson Jul. 06, 2010	You set the price!	9575 words	Sample 20%
Wes Patterson's poetry deals with life, death, and love and other ageless philosophical questions. It has been published in the USA and England, and in translation in Japan, India, and Russia. Wes Patterson is of the same school of serious literature, the foundation of which was built by Faulkner, Hemingway, in America, and in Russia by Chekhov, Tolstoy, says A. Markov, Literary Critic, Russia.
Magic Happening	by Linda Sacco Jul. 05, 2010	$0.99	605 words	Sample 35%
Escape reality and feel magic happening as you journey through eight poems.
10 illusionslösa dikter	by Björn Björkegren Jul. 05, 2010	Free!	695 words	Read a sample
Tanketrollens vaktparad anländer punktligt då och då.
The Poetess	by Dr. Claus Jul. 04, 2010	$1.99	186 words	Sample 79%
This book is a timeless collection of love poems and photographs created by Dr. Claus. 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 breathe a poem and when you breathe, love will surround you.
3 brev	by Björn Björkegren Jul. 04, 2010	Free!	173 words	Read a sample
Tyvärr kommer posten ibland.
Poems Galore 2.0	by German Alcala Jul. 02, 2010	Free!	2798 words	Read a sample
In the sequel to Poems Poems Poems Galore German Alcala is back with a sequin covered heart filled with vengeance! In this collection of 22 poems German delves deeper into serious poetry (Angelou style). German is back smarter, better, and even more obsessive over becoming a celebrity author!
Alas de ceniza	by David Santos Solano Jul. 01, 2010	Free!	4518 words	Read a sample
Colección de poemas. Estaría encantado de recibir vuestras valoraciones y comentarios.
The Smell of Crayons	by Steve Davidson Jun. 29, 2010	$9.99	1746 words	Sample 20%
The Smell of Crayons is a collection of poems written as observing the lives of rural adolescents in a school setting. Many poems reflect the inner struggles of those teens.
Metalanguage	by Alan Kenneth Kite Jun. 29, 2010	$6.99	6262 words	Sample 20%
Alan Kenneth Kite's first book of poetry: an inventive helical adventure; an audacious lexical odyssey.
Original Poems	by Tom Jirinec Jun. 29, 2010	Free!	326 words	Read a sample
A selection of some of the first poems I have written.
Robin Hood and Friar Tuck: Zombie Killers	by Paul A. Freeman Jun. 28, 2010	$2.99	19580 words	Sample 10%
A zombie plague emerged from ’midst the sand. A necromancer’s alchemistic spell Reanimated corpses bound for Hell (And even bound for Heaven’s pearly gate). Soon after ’twas apparent that the fate Of all on Earth--the evil and the good-- Was in the hands of Robin of the Hood Whose outlaw men, along with Friar Tuck, Against rampaging hordes of zombies struck. Their tale lies within.
Ten Poems	by Ann Åhsberg Jun. 28, 2010	Free!	185 words	Read a sample
Nature ...
1 futuristisk fabriksvissla i dur!	by Björn Björkegren Jun. 27, 2010	Free!	107 words	Read a sample
Tuta och kör tills ni dör!
Haiku Notebook Second Edition	by W. F. Owen Jun. 26, 2010	$5.99	8464 words	Sample 30%
In addition to the humorous poems on the Internet, haiku have literary roots in ancient Japan. Award-winning haiku poet W. F. Owen presents a primer for the serious-minded poet in this second edition of Haiku Notebook. The book is written in haibun style (prose combined with haiku), so readers can see the origins, themes and contexts of the poems. There are over 260 poems presented.

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