Poetry

SUMMARYThis book is divided into two sections (spiritual & social). The Spiritual part is coming from a person that was raised in the church and have seen countless violations and has documented them. Some of the poems simply come from an elevated plain,...

"The Zoo," is a collection of poems that is a snapshot of the life and beliefs of Kito Fortune, told through the imagery and personification of his first true passion. Animals!! The story of a black as hell, Guyanese, Christian, nerdy, sober, bleeding...

Ever seen a cactus in the winter? The Winter's Cactus is an autobiographical collection of poetry that takes readers into the depths of their innermost being. The Winter's Cactus survives the storm despite being trapped in a blizzard of existential...

In The Vintage Book of African American Poetry, editors Michael S. Harper and Anthony Walton present the definitive collection of black verse in the United States--200 years of vision, struggle, power, beauty, and triumph from 52 outstanding poets. From...

The Truth As I See It: In Poetry & Prose breaks down myths and misconceptions about life that threaten to hold the heart captive. Nakia R. Laushaul expresses her views of The Truth about Me and You, Love, God, and Life in powerful poems that make the...

Take a peek inside the mind of an introverted woman, who often finds it hard to express her feelings aloud. The Thoughts of a Listener vol. 1 is a beautifully painted picture using words to splatter those emotions onto the pages. Brace yourself for the...

Winner of the PEN Ackerley Prize - Longlisted for the 2019 PEN Open Book Award "Devastating and lyrical." --The New York Times "Suspenseful and affecting." --The New Yorker From the celebrated poet behind bone, a collection of poems that tells a story of...

This collection of poetry arose from the author's experiences as the fill-in receptionist at an "adult services" massage parlor in Pittsburgh. Informed by theories of feminized eroticism and a feminist inquiry of power dynamics, these poems reflect the...

The debut collection from a 2021 Whiting Award and Guggenheim Fellow recipient whose "astounding, dolorous, rejoicing voice is indispensable" (Tracy K. Smith) The Sobbing School, Joshua Bennett's mesmerizing debut collection of poetry, presents songs...

The Sky is NOT the Limit! A Book of Empowering Poetry - The Second Edition is a compilation of thought provoking poetry that inspires its readers to transition from the darkness of fear, into the light of trust in multiple areas of life, empowering...

A 2020 Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Winner.Traversing twenty-three years of earth and breath, Quraysh Ali Lansana's first new and collected poems roadmaps small town Oklahoma to southside Chicago in compelling poems that question, surprise and dare. As...

The Shadow of The Truths Heart is a compelling collection of urban poetry. This is Eric Bonner's second work after publishing The Blood of My Poetry: Truths Tale. The poems in this book reflect the author's personal journey from young adulthood to...