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	Excursions in Daily Living	by Ann Evans Feb. 11, 2012	$2.99	2068 words	Sample 20%
	Free form poetry expressing Ann's view of her daily life encounters. A bug on a windshield, the hint of spring, and the depth of winter are a few of the things that inspire her to write.
	Autumn Flavours	by The Hippy Coyote Feb. 10, 2012	$4.44	5927 words	Sample 20%
	Autumn Flavours is the adolescent poetry from 1968 to 1974 of Richard Del Connor, later known as The Hippy Coyote of American Zen. Coyote's attempt to comprehend human behavior included suicide, cannibalism, rape, murder, ghosts, and eternal love. Coyote outgrew these dark American horror stories. He stopped dating witches, Satanists, and hasn't watched the news or read a newspaper since then.
	Snöflingan som välter världen	by Mats Hansson Feb. 10, 2012	$9.99	17673 words	Sample 20%
	Vi lever alltmer i en narcissistisk kultur, där vi stressar ihjäl oss, fåfänga, plågade. Men var Narcissus en ”narcissist” eller var han något annat - har han kraft att förvandlas? "snöflingan som välter världen" är reflektioner över Ovidius tragiska myt; frågor, aforismer, frusna tårar.
	A Jewel in the Dust	by Brian Darnell Feb. 10, 2012	$6.00	23432 words	Sample 20%
	A Jewel in the Dust is a book of poems written in modern verse, yet steeped in the Sufi tradition, the poems addressed to God as the Divine Companion and the Divine Beloved.
	A Jewel in the Dust	by Brent Darnell Feb. 08, 2012	$6.00	23432 words	Sample 15%
	A Jewel in the Dust is a book of poems written in modern verse, yet steeped in the Sufi tradition, the poems addressed to the Avatar as Divine Companion and to God as the Divine Beloved.
	Verses For My King	by Shirley McLain Feb. 07, 2012	$1.25	1286 words	Sample 20%
	Christian Poetry
	Variations on Some Psalms	by Kamala Moore Feb. 06, 2012	$2.00	11961 words	Sample 30%
	This is a book of my original Psalms inspired by selected verses of the Biblical Psalms.They are written in the Spanish Glosa style in which the poet takes a few lines of a poem and uses it for a take off point into her own poem.
	God's Hopes Visions	by Cheyene Lopez Jan. 31, 2012	$13.99	14295 words	Sample 5%
	This book of poetry faith is simple it is all about God. Written especially as God had me word for word. This book is about the visions God may give you in purpose,salvation and blessings of his love for you.
	Unpublished Poems	by Broc Rossell Jan. 28, 2012	$4.99	2669 words	Sample 33%
	"But I don’t know but a book in a man’s brain is better off than a book bound in calf – at any rate it is safer from criticism. And taking a book off the brain, is akin to the ticklish & dangerous business of taking an old painting off a panel – you have to scrape off the whole brain in order to get at it with due safety – & even then, the painting may not be worth the trouble.” – Herman Melville
	The Sword and Pen: The Poetry of Holy Worlds	by Holy Worlds Jan. 28, 2012	$2.99	16555 words	Sample 20%
	Rich and fanciful, sober and honest - a collection of over 130 poems, drabbles, and Hemingways from the hearts of Holy Worlds.
	From Love to Sex and Back Again	by Robin Peters Jan. 27, 2012	$4.95	3336 words	Sample 30%
	Victims of childhood molestation struggle with intimacy in their adult relationships. This collection of 24 poems introduce you to a world of extremes, love and lust co-existing in the life of the injured being. The book opens with "Morning Kiss" a tender piece paying homage to a life long love. Beware, this sweet decoy is the Pandora's Box the author has unleashed upon the unsuspecting reader.
	The Beast	by cody lewis Jan. 25, 2012	$0.99	235 words	Sample 20%
	Wretched is he Who sits on my earthly throne He says he is me And cast’s murderous stones
	winter's rain in Issolation... Sipping Dualing Cups of Coffee... Up the Pairies's Country Road to the Sun's, Moon	by Hanuman Moon Jan. 16, 2012	Free!	16158 words	Sample 11%
	To find that on true twin-flame one would go through the rabbit's hole for... Going through hell's door of moment's of self-doubt, self-revelation's, and self-loathing to find the truth of, through love, that one spark of love to keep going through the illusions, maskes stapled on illusions we have to crack through the mirror's with in- from being self caged, socitally caged in; to find that key.
	Revelations	by Rukaya Godfrey Jan. 11, 2012	$5.00	2313 words	Sample 20%
	Nature and other poetry.32 pages.
	Poesie Dall'AldilÃ	by Michele Moschella Jan. 03, 2012	Free!	2687 words	Read a sample
	Una fantastica raccolte di poesie d'amore tra l'essere umano e la natura,le rovine del mondo e di chi lo appartiene.
	Life	by D.L. Reynolds Dec. 26, 2011	$0.99	622 words	Sample 10%
	I feel such existance that it overwhelms me and I cry.
	A Place Called Rainseautear	by Simon Francis Hambrook Dec. 23, 2011	$1.99	6952 words	Sample 20%
	In the last moments before his death at a waterfall a young Native American man speaks to the wind in the wilderness. Due to justice in the universe his message is not lost, and it is spoken here. These then are his poetic memories, dreams, visions and visitations . . . . and also his Spirit calling.
	Deep Within Poems From The Soul	by tessa riggins Dec. 22, 2011	$0.99	1942 words	Sample 20%
	a short compilation of poems from deep within the soul. these poems take you through not only love, but tragic events. take time to ponder the inner soul of a quiet girl with a deep secret.
	Insight, Soul Series Volume 1	by Gabrielle Bowen Dec. 22, 2011	$9.99	6485 words	Sample 20%
	This stunning collection of inspirational poetry unites expressive creativity with spirituality. The anthology reflects the Oneness of the human Spirit and mirrors a passage to self actualization. Be prepared to be uplifted, inspired, and encouraged as each engaging poetic verse attempts to pierce one’s senses, transcend the mind, infuse the heart and envelope and the soul.
	Chaiya's Lyrics - Testament One	by Chaiya Zahara Dec. 21, 2011	$9.99	11066 words	Sample 20%
	A living record distinguished by a musical quality in convening its spontaneous direct thoughts and feelings. This genesis is a collection of prose and poetical compositions that bare the unique account of life as observed and experienced by Chaiya Zahara. Passion, love, inspiration, grief, abuse and triumph are the undertones depicted as rhythm to the lyrics of this poignantly transparent score.
	A Warm Mirror Neuron On A Memory	by E. E. Dec. 20, 2011	$9.99	3163 words	Sample 20%
	A book of modern poetry. Some poems about moods and about thoughts about people. Published by Programmabilities.com
	Rosor	by Björn Björkegren Dec. 18, 2011	Free!	56 words	Read a sample
	Djupt om blommor. (Ur textsamlingen "Djuuuuupa texter Del VII" på Förlaget Familjegraven)
	Constantine P. Cavafy. Poems	by Manolis Dec. 16, 2011	$4.50	27250 words	Sample 20%
	Cavafy was concise and accurate; so much so that he would work on each of his verses again and again making sure that it was in its final and perfect form before he would mail it to anyone; most of this of course is lost in the translation, as such an element in writing is impossible to replicate in another language...
	Dreams from the Word Hoard	by Laura K. Deal Dec. 16, 2011	$3.99	1350 words	Sample 25%
	Dreams from the Word Hoard is a collection of twenty poems based on dream images and the author's work with dreams.
	Masks We Live By: Philosophic Outburst	by Raja Sharma Dec. 15, 2011	$6.99	5698 words	Sample 20%
	This is one of those poems that hit the very foundation of philosophy, Who am I, what am I, where did I come from, where am I going, what is my fate? Your poem was intelligent and helpful to all who face life as thinkers. Well written, very good imagery. It moves well, and begs to be responded to. ----Late Arthur G. Finch Commented on "An Added Player" from this book.
	Poesie di Strada	by loris elio sardelli Dec. 14, 2011	$14.50	1659 words	Sample 20%
	Aforismi tra le boulevards di un essenza avatar
	Quard 2	by Marc Ironwood Dec. 14, 2011	Free!	593 words	Read a sample
	The sequel to "Quard", inspirational poetry about a Christian king
	The Song of the Wood Man - A Poetic Journey	by Allan James Grund Dec. 12, 2011	$1.99	22776 words	Sample 20%
	Collection of blank verse poetry in which all poems are connected by one common theme: the search for old logs (sins) for burning.
	Wings of the Wind: Not Alone	by Bethany Jean Dec. 11, 2011	$1.99	3263 words	Sample 15%
	This book is a collection of poems written to show those who are hopeless, that they can have hope;for those who are unable to see tomorrow, that there is a future for those who love God. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord. Thoughts of peace and not of evil. To give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
	Yannis Ritsos. Poems. Selected Books	by Manolis Dec. 09, 2011	$8.00	78590 words	Sample 20%
	Yannis Ritsos was born in Monemvasia, Greece, May 1, 1909 as a cadet of a noble family of landowners, but his youth is marked by devastation in his family: economic ruin, the premature death of his mother and eldest brother, and the internment of his father, who also suffered bouts of mental unrest, all of which ultimately affected Ritsos’ outlook.
	51	by gregory douglas Dec. 09, 2011	$3.99	6108 words	Sample 20%
	The present day prizes and products that dwell within a poet's mind
	Come Morning	by gregory douglas Dec. 09, 2011	$2.99	5064 words	Sample 20%
	If Life Is Not Filled With Forgiveness, The Why Are There... Morningsn
	GÃ¥va	by Björn Björkegren Dec. 08, 2011	Free!	73 words	Read a sample
	Om förgängelsen. (Ur samlingen "Mångalen" på Förlaget Ångest)
	Alchemical Texts	by Bruce Boston Dec. 06, 2011	Free!	1794 words	Read a sample
	Chapbook of eight poems portraying the life of a medieval alchemist by SFPA Grandmaster Poet Bruce Boston. First published by Ocean View Books, 1985. The author’s second speculative poetry collection. Includes reprints from Asimov’s SF Magazine, Star*Line, and the legendary speculative poetry magazine Velocities.
	Subject Earth	by Laura Lind Dec. 05, 2011	$0.99	603 words	Sample 30%
	A compilation of eight poems by Laura D Lind reflecting the connection of the human spirit with Nature.
	Christmas Poems	by Sophie Duncan Dec. 05, 2011	$0.99	1482 words	Sample 20%
	Meet the battered old Christmas Fairy, or listen to a child's prayer on Christmas Eve; sympathise with a harried shopper, or think a while on the meaning of Christmas. The 6 poems in this book were written to be read aloud as the last lesson at a Christmas Day service in a little, English church. They can be enjoyed by anyone from 8 to 80.
	Snapshots from the In Between, A Companion Volume of Verse for A Travellers Guide for Lost Souls	by Jim Lindsey Dec. 03, 2011	$1.99	5843 words	Sample 10%
	These poems are about the In Between, a realm filled with the lost souls who have passed from this life but not entered the next. Normally they are called ghosts and thought of as scary, because they might haunt us, but really they are mostly normal people stuck in an awkward oblivion, one so close to their previous lives that they cannot help but be painfully aware of all that goes on there.
	Daydreams & Nightmares	by Joseph Childress Dec. 03, 2011	$1.99	13438 words	Sample 20%
	Daydreams & Nightmares is much more than a book of poetry. This book was written as a guide on how to understand life and how to appreciate it; the ups and the downs. Each chapter begins with a small intro that provides insight on a specific aspect of life. The chapters are written as self-help steps to appreciate life in its entirety and to bring peace in any situation.
	Mary & Penny's Christmas Wish	by Don Phelan Dec. 02, 2011	Free!	475 words	Read a sample
	One Christmas, Mary & Penny, my daughters' tooth fairies, paid a special visit.
	Choosing	by Björn Björkegren Nov. 30, 2011	Free!	54 words	Read a sample
	To choose. (From "Poems&Poetry" - Limitless Publishers)
	Ice Melts	by Phyllis Anderson Nov. 27, 2011	$1.99	4381 words	Sample 20%
	My first collection of poetry is inspired by the natural landscape, observations which evoke lasting impressions. Turn each page to reveal a rich treasury of images, ephemeral yet universal topics which are bound to leave a lasting impression in the heart of every reader.
	Dreams of the Heart, vol. I	by Joie Schmidt Nov. 24, 2011	$7.99	12516 words	Sample 5%
	5 Stars iTunes Review: "A voice for the optimist."
	Looking Back at God	by Vivan Passion Wardell Nov. 24, 2011	$3.99	5498 words	Sample 20%
	This is a collection of spiritual poems...with the intention of inspiring someone to look back at God and realize how he is always there for us all.God is and has always been a powerful force in my life. Passion
	My Mind's Temple	by Kimberly LaRocca Nov. 19, 2011	Free!	2218 words	Read a sample
	Spiritual Poetry
	Poetry	by Glen Brereton Jr. Nov. 18, 2011	$0.99	3712 words	Sample 20%
	Poetry is 30 poems on Christian themes.
	But By The Grace Of The Lord Goes I	by Karl Iviacz Sims Nov. 18, 2011	$9.95	11011 words	Sample 3%
	poems that i wrote after the death of my soulmate.
	NATTENS SISTA TANKETROLL	by Björn Björkegren Nov. 16, 2011	$4.99	3788 words	Sample 15%
	Ett nedslag i det undermedvetnas malströmmar via surrealisternas tradition av automatiskt skrivande parat med ordbehandlingens expansiva explosion. Tänkt som en grafisk upplevelse kring världens mest kända ekvation, snarare än en text att läsas på traditionellt sätt. (Lästips - kopiera över till dokument i Word och testa att upplev där)
	Plodna zemlja nebeska	by Wirbel Bet Nov. 13, 2011	Free!	3159 words	Read a sample
	U riječima stiha
	11 Kisses Before Dawn	by Anika Alexander Nov. 09, 2011	$2.99	13874 words	Sample 15%
	11 Kisses Before Dawn takes you on a cosmic journey as poet Kemet Jacobs enlightens you with her poetry that is out of this world and realms away from. Are you intrigued by numeric sequence, self-clarity, awareness, and universal codes? This book is highly spiritual, organic, and thought provoking.
	Until We Are The Art Again	by Robert Pearson Nov. 03, 2011	$1.95	7672 words	Sample 20%
	R.S. Pearson, the founder of Telical Books and Creative Virtue Press, is a writer/composer influenced studies of modern art movements, philosophy and spirituality. From Poet Billy Lamont, who has been on MTV and Lollapalooza, about a previous work, "It's like language has been raptured and been reborn through Robert Pearson's pen. Extremely skillful word craftsmanship. He is a true genius!"