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	MOMENTS OF REFLECTION – A Month of Poetry	by Una Schembri Feb. 09, 2012	Free!	5022 words	Read a sample
	At odd moments of the day and night, a word or an idea springs to mind. Inspired by personal experiences, each poem reflects the thoughts of the writer. There is sadness, insight, and humor. The topic is usually the result of events, worries, and fears. There might be moments of pessimism but the conflict always resolves itself. The poet is a believer in happy endings.
	Koors/Fotografie: Twee Versamelings Gedigte	by Brand Smit Feb. 02, 2012	$5.99	9765 words	Sample 20%
	Twee versamelings gedigte uit verskeie penne, etlike potlode, en die lomp tikvingers van Brand Smit. Two collections of poetry from several pens, a number of pencils and the keyboard-clumsy fingers of Brand Smit.
	My Chaotic Life in the Simple Art of Poetry	by Jacklynn Sutherland Feb. 02, 2012	$0.99	6947 words	Sample 20%
	Poetry can tell about anything. Love, hate, friendship, nature, etc. But my poetry, is little stories of my life. They are not all happy and cheerful, but they are real and raw.
	Haiku 2008-2010	by Dwayne Bearup Jan. 21, 2012	$0.99	892 words	Sample 20%
	A compilation of fifty-two haiku comprising twenty-seven poems which describe the ebb and flow of my relationship with a young woman.
	Pennys Prose	by P. Lowe Jan. 18, 2012	Free!	2982 words	Read a sample
	A book of collected poems written by inspired moments in life.
	Fiery Heart	by Marcus W. Jaurigue Jan. 17, 2012	$4.99	5235 words	Sample 20%
	A book containing poetry, with a few odds, and the rest falling into the categories of Romance, Depression, and Christian. Approx 44 pages, and around 20 poems.
	The Bones of Susan	by River Huston Jan. 16, 2012	$2.99	9701 words	Sample 20%
	This is the second collection of poetry by River Huston. It captures what it is like to live with HIV over two decades and deal with the grief, loss, love, relationships and finding a life beyond HIV.
	Jesus Never Lived Here	by River Huston Jan. 16, 2012	$2.99	6103 words	Sample 20%
	This is the first collection of poetry by River Huston and chronicles her time living in the streets of New York City and traveling around the country and Mexico in a van with a whole cast of characters. it is raw and weird at the same time.
	Follow Me: Poetry from the Heart and Soul	by Tammy Dennings Maggy Dec. 31, 2011	$3.99	12175 words	Sample 20%
	This collection chronicles a journey through life, love, loss and finding your true soul mate.
	Unveiling	by Raihanaty A Jalil Dec. 28, 2011	$1.99	6767 words	Sample 31%
	This is a poetic autobiography; describing my life journey through my collection of poetry written over the past 14 years, from that time they call 'the awkward age', until this period of adulthood I am now in. I hope you find something amidst my works that causes you to also reminisce over periods in your own life; I pray you are moved in some way as I begin this 'unveiling'...
	Durch ein Jahrhundert geweht	by Elsa Rieger Dec. 26, 2011	$0.99	1031 words	Sample 10%
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	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.
	Pad Van Liefde	by André Van Wyngaardt Dec. 17, 2011	$3.99	6448 words	Sample 15%
	Ek het altyd gesmag na vryheid, maar ek kon net nie daarin slaag om vry te breek en net myself te wees nie. Die mense om my wou ek tevrede stel, net om myself teleur te stel in die proses ... Dit het sedert my kinderjare só aangegaan - ‘n goed weggesteekte geheim agter my glimlag … Daar was hartsdinge wat verborge gebly het in my; `n jarelange maskerdra-stryd …
	Ramblings of a tired mind: Poems	by Annalise Grey Nov. 08, 2011	Free!	960 words	Read a sample
	A short collection of poetry.
	Early Morning Knife Wounds	by Erik Christian Oct. 24, 2011	$0.99	3765 words	Sample 30%
	With a raw intensity, like Charles Bukowski poetry, I have tried to maximize my experiences by throwing myself into hazardous, intoxicated situations and have ultimately lived a varied life because of it. From being alcoholic, bi-sexual and suffering a heart attack at 32, I have witnessed hardship first hand. My poetry reflects that; from beginning optimism to an embittered outlook, then peace.
	Love Tolls The Bell	by Conrad Lovelle Oct. 20, 2011	$1.99	2884 words	Sample 5%
	Sharing love from 40 years of poetry and prose Conrad offers samples from across time that demonstrate maturation of presentation of an enduring theme. Conrad's style teases the reader playing with double-entendre and freeing one to experiment with varying meter and weight to explore the different meanings of words and discover alternative messages or emotions within a piece.
	Oscar Wilde	by Acedusa Oct. 17, 2011	Free!	24338 words	Read a sample
	A life in 24 sections - the horrors of the Grand Tour, the Wilde West, Bosie's suicide, a green-eyed leopard, Mr Swinburne attacked by an American woman - and since this Oscar Wilde didn't die in 1900, fun with Valentino in Hollywood.
	From Within	by LaFreddie B Sep. 17, 2011	$9.99	9378 words	Sample 5%
	Poetic expression of heart felt emotions during a time of tragedy, crisis, heartbreak, and rebirth. LaFreddie B lays it all on the line as he shares his real emotions during a very dark period of his life. Putting those raw emotions to poetry reopened wounds of the past thirty years of his life for total and complete healing.
	Pain, Betrayal and Longing	by David Pillatos Aug. 30, 2011	Free!	4510 words	Read a sample
	This is my second collection of poetry, which is separated into 3 sections, in which I speak of the pain I have endured, my feelings of betrayal and all the things I long for.
	Life From a Mirror	by William Schumpert Aug. 24, 2011	$0.99	1310 words	Sample 10%
	The poetic journal of an author, circa 2008.
	And On The Eighth Day [Special Edition]	by German Alcala Aug. 23, 2011	$1.99	18827 words	Sample 50%
	A collection of 50 poems which deal with the story of the author's naive youth and thinking that he knows everything of importance, learning of heartbreak and death, and rising once more a little more mature, ambitious, and broken in the way all good poets should be. Includes Poems: Hurtful Boy, Lunar Children, The Road To Hell, I Hope He Hates You, Prince Charming, God's One Mercy, and Hero
	And On The Eighth Day	by German Alcala Aug. 23, 2011	Free!	12490 words	Read a sample
	A collection of 25 poems which deal with the story of the author's naive youth and thinking that he knows everything of importance, learning of heartbreak and death, and rising once more a little more mature, ambitious, and broken in the way all good poets should be. Includes Poems: Hurtful Boy, Lunar Children, Mental Asylum, I Hope He Hates You, Prince Charming, God's One Mercy, and Hero
	All about Lord Byron-An Illustrated Book	by Students' Academy Aug. 21, 2011	$2.99	10016 words	Sample 20%
	The book provides complete biographical details with appropriate illustrations.
	Poems to Make You Laugh, Cry and Think - Life's a Load of Bananas	by Allan J. Sweeney Aug. 16, 2011	$7.99	12389 words	Sample 20%
	This book of poetry is a life’s work to make you smile, (and perhaps cry too) with 11 sections of poems on humour, romance, abuse, philosophical, childhood, cryptic, mystical, heavenly, new year, dying, and on being a lover.
	Words Of A Demented Prisoner	by Tony Crowe Aug. 12, 2011	$2.99	11720 words	Sample 10%
	The thoughts and feeling I had when I was in prison wrongly convicted of attempted murder. The environment of prison is a strange place when you are not of that world. The ups and downs of a 12 year sentence in poetic rhyme. Written in prison when the emotion was alive. Now it seams a life time away. Read this book and look into a world you don't want to go into.
	So Far	by Elise Lyons Aug. 09, 2011	Free!	2018 words	Read a sample
	Poetry and brief reflections on life, love, and moments. People, events, and emotions mark moments that we will remember for years to come, even when we wish we could forget. But these moments shape us into the people we are now and the people we will eventually become. These are some of my moments.
	Life Poems	by Dean Reding Aug. 02, 2011	$2.99	9169 words
	A collection of poems written about life growing up in Texas, getting married, and adventures of life.
	Crimson Tears	by Nicole Thomas July 17, 2011	$1.99	13958 words	Sample 10%
	Nicole makes us feel the pain, fear, and self-doubt as she takes us into her mind; showing us the dark memories that have surfaced years later. This collection of poetry will take you from before the beginning and well past the end as we ride on every thought; traversing through what she calls her personal hell.
	Birthright	by Gwendolyn Jensen July 14, 2011	$8.00	5681 words	Sample 15%
	A stunning first volume of poetry which forms a procession both into and away from unmitigated heartbreak: of a mother over the death of a daughter, of a granddaughter upon learning of a grandfather's suicide, of a member of the infinite family of redeemed sinners. The author's grace is relentless as it is restrained.
	Fallen Letters	by Lawrence Sylou-Creutz Ojermark July 03, 2011	$0.99	8830 words	Sample 20%
	From the author of "The Winds of Moira" a wide scope of emotional and moral platitudes confront the reader on every page in this compilation of poems. Fallen Letters is 75 pages of prose and poetry collected over the last two decades, comprised of 69 unique poems and published in one cohesive collection.
	De vagos recuerdos a escondidas	by Gustavo Rivera June 30, 2011	$5.00	20440 words	Sample 12%
	Colección de poemas y relatos escritos durante el exilio del autor en Santiago de Compostela, España. Relatos culturales mexicanos y ensayos.
	For My Prince	by Irena Horodynska June 28, 2011	$0.99	1096 words	Sample 20%
	Women's passion and relationships.
	33 pocket, reprise and Other Works	by Clif Kirkland June 21, 2011	$0.99	884 words	Sample 20%
	Former cop. Car salesman. Author. Short collection of poems by an alleged shiftless layabout.
	Somewhere Between Lost & Found: Selected Poems of M. Andre Lewis	by M. Andre Lewis June 17, 2011	$7.99	3944 words	Sample 20%
	Somewhere Between Lost & Found: Selected Poems of M. Andre Lewis is a collection of poems which vividly, honestly, and eloquently describes the experiences and feelings of a young man who was somewhere between lost & found.
	Wrapped up in Life with Omniscient Eyes	by Sandra Proto April 06, 2011	$5.99	6448 words	Sample 15%
	With subjects such as self-love, love, friendship, death, and social consciousness: Wrapped up in Life with Omniscient Eyes is a poetic journey through life experiences and observations. The poems were written between 1980 and 2008, giving a broad voice from adolescence to adulthood.
	No One Told Us It Would Be Like This	by Wesley Gleeson April 05, 2011	$4.95	8536 words	Sample 20%
	No one told us it would be like this is the debut collection of writing from Wagga Wagga author, Wesley Gleeson. No one told us it would be like this is a selected compilation of 15 years of poetry and essays inspired by the themes of the monotony of city life, culture, family, history, religion and living daily with a six year struggle with depression.
	Prime Directive	by Bryan D. Dietrich April 02, 2011	$2.99	13662 words	Sample 20%
	A suddenly single Air Force father introduces his son to a TV show - one that brings them together, offers them new life if not new civilization, preparing them both to go where neither has gone before.
	Shadows of the Soul	by Bev Walton-Porter March 22, 2011	$0.99	2679 words	Sample 20%
	SHADOWS OF THE SOUL is a collection of poems that explores the ebb and flow of human life with all its joys, sorrows, surprises and triumphs. Written during a dark and transformative period of the author's life, before and after the death of her first husband, this collection addresses the raw and exposed core of existence that pulses beneath the surface of every human being.
	The Heart of a Girl: an emotional journey from thirteen to thirty	by Jane Madison Feb. 22, 2011	$1.99	6340 words	Sample 60%
	Raw, intimate, naive and exposed, this compelling poetic memoir culled from the author's most emotional experiences, spanning from her teens to the time she turns 30, offers a rare and uncensored glimpse into the complicated heart, mind and soul of a young woman struggling with intense feelings surrounding relationships, sex, death, alienation, desire, hope, longing, rage, loss and love.
	Life's Introspections Vol I: Insights & Revelations	by L. Dwight Lewis Feb. 21, 2011	$9.95	3161 words	Sample 20%
	This volume presents a reflective view of life's journey through the challenges of romance, spiritual development, a parent's hope and the vision for an empowered generation.
	Poetry for young adults	by Scott Feb. 18, 2011	$1.99	1422 words	Sample 10%
	These poems will relate to teenagers and young adults going through changes in thier lives. These are very simple yet comical.
	The Resurrection of Sylvia Plath	by Marc Goldfinger Feb. 01, 2011	Free!	3381 words	Read a sample
	The Resurrection of Sylvia Plath, poetic excerpts by Marc Goldfinger.
	Lil Haitian Impact	by Tillie Wells Jan. 22, 2011	$0.99	141726 words	Sample 15%
	Lil Haitian Impact by Authors Desir Tiresias and Matilda “Tillie” Wells Author Desir Tiresias has co-authored with Author Matilda “Tillie” Wells to bring awareness to the history of Haiti. In their newly-released book entitled Lil Haitian Impact, the duo combines efforts to relay to readers the true history of Desir’s native country.
	The Summons and Other Free Poems for Kindle Freaks	by Chila Woychik Jan. 04, 2011	$0.99	4158 words	Sample 10%
	From the Foreword: "This wonderful new poetry collection speaks of a meditation on life through thoughtful poetics. The theme of a journey to renewed faith runs throughout the collection. Woychik skillfully weaves spiritual reflections through all four major sections of the book, including groups of poems highlighting creativity, friendship, snapshots of life and poems inspired by the sea...."
	The Saints of Jazz	by David Halliday Oct. 18, 2010	$2.99	3816 words	Sample 50%
	They began their careers in small clubs. And cat houses. In choirs. And minstrel shows. They were applauded. Made famous. At times they were loved. They made a lot of money and spent it. On booze. On drugs. On men. And became famous. Some died in small rooms without family. Some in the arms of their children. They were all different. They were the Saints of Jazz. And they loved to sing.
	Love Poems After Fifty Years	by Gerald M. Weinberg Oct. 13, 2010	$0.99	7777 words	Sample 20%
	Jerry celebrates his 50 years together with Dani in Poetry. A true love story for all ages.
	Pieces of Sunshine	by Kia Brightful Aug. 04, 2010	$5.99	3497 words
	A collective work of poems written from the heart and soul of the author.
	Wonderment...	by Si Stratton June 03, 2010	$4.99	5082 words	Sample 30%
	A collection of comic poetry to make you feel better about yourself. Because you're brilliant.
	Poems from a Life	by Des Greene April 23, 2010	$0.99	5632 words	Sample 20%
	A book of poetry by Irish poet/novelist Des Greene. Romance and lyricism are always near the surface in these works. Modern life has almost lost connection with nature but the links are not stretched to the limit in the Irish mind. Love of countryside and sea are strong undercurrents even to personal emotional traumas. The words ride on the waves or over the hills, singing to nature.
	In the land of blue	by Tracy Dibert March 18, 2010	$1.99	3305 words	Sample 25%
	Just look at his words they are so cheery and bright if I go to this land how can I not feel alright? Could all of this really be? He claims that in this land I can find the old me? Just imagine no need to think for myself and there is no need to feel. He assure me when I get there, he will remind me what is real. If I just keep moving, stay in a line, if I keep moving ahead- I will be fine.