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GÃ¥va by Björn Björkegren GÃ¥va by Björn Björkegren Dec. 08, 2011 Free! 73 words Read a sample
Om förgängelsen. (Ur samlingen "Mångalen" på Förlaget Ångest)
A Heartbeat, A Death Note by Evan Skora A Heartbeat, A Death Note by Evan Skora Feb. 08, 2009 Free! 580 words Read a sample
Poems about love
Inside the Worm by Bonnie Mutchler Inside the Worm by Bonnie Mutchler May 05, 2010 Free! 5310 words Read a sample
This is a collection of easy to read story poems that weave tales of fantasy, war and humor.
Strawberry Hooker by Brandon Halsey Strawberry Hooker by Brandon Halsey Aug. 01, 2010 Free! 414 words Read a sample
One day in the life of a drug-addicted prostitute. This poem is a free excerpt from the collection “Assorted Poems and Purple Prose.”
What I am by Ayla  Starr What I am by Ayla Starr Oct. 03, 2010 Free! 847 words Read a sample
They ask me what I am.
Hundred Year Old Hummingbird by Lewis LaCook Hundred Year Old Hummingbird by Lewis LaCook April 14, 2011 Free! 8748 words Read a sample
Winter in Chautauqua County, New York. Language mixes with heavy drifts of snow, interweaves with silent flake-fall...
Soul in Verse by Michelle Hudson Soul in Verse by Michelle Hudson July 20, 2011 Free! 3262 words Read a sample
Soul in Verse is Michelle Hudson's second ebook of poetry. She experiments with form but remains true to the human spirit with poems about joy, struggle, pride, faith, love, humor, and much more.
Selected Poetry and Prose by Marcus McGee Selected Poetry and Prose by Marcus McGee Sep. 19, 2011 Free! 12949 words Read a sample
Samples from Selected Poetry and Prose by Marcus McGee
The Pedestrian and Other Poems by George Anderson The Pedestrian and Other Poems by George Anderson Sep. 28, 2011 Free! 3038 words Sample 20%
A collection of poems on various themes relating to today's times, such as individuality, nonconformity to societal norms, pursuing a dream, family relations, and others.
Gems of My Heart by Stevie Seber Gems of My Heart by Stevie Seber Dec. 08, 2011 Free! 4552 words Read a sample
Gems of My Heart is a collection of my most heartfelt and deeply loved poetry; it's poetry that's brought joy to my heart and tears to my eyes.
From the Heart by Misty Reigenborn From the Heart by Misty Reigenborn Dec. 21, 2011 Free! 521 words Read a sample
A short collection of poetry by Author Misty Reigenborn.
A Blender FaNtasticElectric:  PostmOdern Pop Poems by Jeremia Sterkel A Blender FaNtasticElectric: PostmOdern Pop Poems by Jeremia Sterkel Jan. 04, 2012 Free! 7299 words Read a sample
This poem set journeys into the postmodern American psyche. The book walks the streets in ecclesiast humor, insight, meditation, and atomic power of desire for culture. An odyssey offering commercial mind's regress wrote to our age of medication and lack of focus. How our deepest desire for love, lust, and lucidity all commingle. Ideas about culture ranging from classical past, to present.
Poetic Embrace by Fiordaliza Charles Poetic Embrace by Fiordaliza Charles Jan. 11, 2012 Free! 5359 words Read a sample
"Fiordaliza Charles, author of My Poetic Heart, has come back with a part two of her last poetry book, she brings you yet another 50 of her favorite poems and a special piece of her world. She does not only write about her life in this book, she also writes about others who influenced her poetry. She will like for you to be able to see things from the way she experienced it.
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。
Awakening by silverscalpel Awakening by silverscalpel Dec. 09, 2011 Free! 263 words Sample 50%
two short pieces, n a slightly longer one. wouldn't go so far as to say the two are poetry,but yes, it's not prose :) do revert back to me. all comments welcome :) thank you.
Bear Traxxx by Kennie Kayoz Bear Traxxx by Kennie Kayoz July 13, 2011 Free! 755 words Read a sample
Kennie Kayoz and a group of poets from Coyotes Publishing ventured into the woods to write poetry and this is what they came out with.
Love Surrounds You Like a Posse in Bulletproof Vests by Publishing Genius Love Surrounds You Like a Posse in Bulletproof Vests by Publishing Genius March 10, 2010 Free! 1500 words Read a sample
A new chapbook of poems by Howie Good.
Ball-Masquerade by Lara Biyuts Ball-Masquerade by Lara Biyuts Oct. 24, 2010 Free! 5075 words Read a sample
Aesthetically beautiful poems about nothing. Auric stuff.
Violence is the Answer by Mr If Violence is the Answer by Mr If April 27, 2011 Free! 6262 words Read a sample
In his second collection of mashed-up poetry and prose, Mr If launches an uncompromising assault on the War on Terror through a confessional account of his affair with Marilyn, the wife of his friend Nettles, a soldier serving in Afghanistan. Crude, intelligent, shocking and at times very funny, Violence is the Answer is Philistine Press's most controversial ebook to date.
Theories of Flight by Christian Ward Theories of Flight by Christian Ward June 26, 2011 Free! 2129 words Read a sample
A new chapbook from prize winning poet Christian Ward
Poem by Brian Patrick Poem by Brian Patrick July 27, 2011 Free! 641 words Sample 70%
A short, concise, collection of poems from author Brian Patrick.
Two Years, Nine Tears by Mekenzie Larsen Two Years, Nine Tears by Mekenzie Larsen Aug. 13, 2011 Free! 1316 words Read a sample
Ten years ago, Mekenzie Larsen was an awkward freshman struggling to make friends. Writing was not only an escape but a way to vent. Here is a short collection of poems written between 2001-2002 that best showcases the author's feelings during that first year of high school as well as her budding love for angst, the color red, and mermaids.
sPARKLE & bLINK 1 by sparkle and blink sPARKLE & bLINK 1 by sparkle and blink Sep. 02, 2011 Free! 11810 words Read a sample
This first issue is from the third episode of Quiet Lightning, held on March 1, 2010 @ Elbo Room in SF. Readers are Kevin Smokler, MG Martin, Amy Glasenapp, Meghan Thornton, Maw Shein Win, Andrew Paul Nelson, William Taylor Jr., Alia Volz, DW Lichtenberg, ML Heath, Andrew O. Dugas, Mira Martin-Parker, Paul Corman-Roberts, Ian Tuttle, Tess Patalano, Erin Lindsay Mccabe, Kristen Kramer, and Nic Alea
Butter Pecan Ice Cream is a Must: A Meme Poem by Nipaporn Baldwin Butter Pecan Ice Cream is a Must: A Meme Poem by Nipaporn Baldwin Oct. 11, 2011 Free! 726 words Read a sample
This free chapbook is a short poem that introduces the twitter meme "butter pecan ice cream is a must." It also takes a look into a day in the life of Ashuton Karrucci and his obsession with the savory ice cream flavor. (about the characters: refer to Narcissus and the Dragon Birth on the author's official blog)
Scorched Corona by E.A. Bowen Scorched Corona by E.A. Bowen Nov. 26, 2011 Free! 4071 words Read a sample
Scorched Corona is a collection of poetry spanning ten years of authorship, from age 12 to 22. A timeline of reflections in raw, unedited form, Scorched Corona views the world through a youth's burnt eyes, a pair each and every one of us has had the burden to wear. This is a free ebook.
Winter Haiku by Angus Brownfield Winter Haiku by Angus Brownfield Dec. 09, 2011 Free! 128 words Read a sample
Five poems reminiscent of haiku, composed in the recent spate of winter weather in Talent, Oregon.
iPhoems I by Frederik Christian iPhoems I by Frederik Christian Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 685 words Read a sample
- Those With You And Me
Arbetslöshetsblues by Björn Björkegren Arbetslöshetsblues by Björn Björkegren Dec. 28, 2011 Free! 84 words Read a sample
Tidens melodi? (Ur "Dead End" på Reservoar)
Ojo de halcón by pablo blaya Ojo de halcón by pablo blaya April 21, 2011 Free! 3147 words Sample 20%
Poemas acerca de un halcón sobrevolando el tiempo y el espacio.
Follow Into The Night by Elizabeth Agiantritis Follow Into The Night by Elizabeth Agiantritis Nov. 11, 2009 Free! 1512 words Read a sample
This collection spans from depression to hope. It is both dark and light. If you enjoyed this collection of poetry, please let me know.
I am a legend that is feared by Mr Grimez I am a legend that is feared by Mr Grimez July 20, 2011 Free! 558 words Read a sample
The first poem from Mr Grimez collection of poetry detailing the life and times of the wonderful Mr Grimez. Go on tuck in, this is poetry as you have never read before.
Gasoline Souls by Ian Phillips Gasoline Souls by Ian Phillips Jan. 15, 2012 Free! 2636 words Read a sample
Gasoline Souls is a collection of Poetry inspired by the desires of the human soul. Each poem concerns an emotion albeit love, envy, desire or truth.
Fantasies of the Waking Dreamer by K.W. McCabe Fantasies of the Waking Dreamer by K.W. McCabe Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 881 words Read a sample
A collection of poetry
Poems by Iqra Tariq..shadows,wandering soul and more by Iqra Tariq Poems by Iqra Tariq..shadows,wandering soul and more by Iqra Tariq May 02, 2011 Free! 992 words Read a sample
A short collection of poems namely 1. The departure 2. Wandering soul 3. Shadows 4. A ray of hope
Welcome Home (A Poem) by Steven Clark Welcome Home (A Poem) by Steven Clark Aug. 05, 2011 Free! 275 words Read a sample
A poem that I wrote for people who may be contemplating returning to church or who are seeking Jesus.
Plodna zemlja nebeska by Wirbel Bet Plodna zemlja nebeska by Wirbel Bet Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 3159 words Read a sample
U riječima stiha
Jungle Prey by J Dean Jungle Prey by J Dean Jan. 05, 2010 Free! 612 words Read a sample
A chase viewed through the eyes of the prey.
The Egg of Orlin by Bonnie Mutchler The Egg of Orlin by Bonnie Mutchler May 08, 2010 Free! 7022 words Read a sample
A collection of easy to read poetry; tales of warriors and maids, love lost and won, and the ever grim death that greets us all.
Sleep by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Sleep by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Oct. 30, 2010 Free! 1039 words Read a sample
Contains [Touchy Subject Matter] Reader Take Heed...
Poems People Like by Charles Rossiter Poems People Like by Charles Rossiter Jan. 26, 2011 Free! 945 words Read a sample
This small collection is made up of poems that have been praised by experienced poets and editors, and at the same time are appreciated by people who don’t normally read a lot of poetry or go to poetry readings. The e-reader with its small portable size just might be an ideal way to access poems like these that speak to everyday experiences and can make a person stop and think and maybe wonder.
A Taste of Life by Trine Daely A Taste of Life by Trine Daely May 22, 2011 Free! 889 words Read a sample
A small sample of the poetry from Life Games.
House in Motion by Paul Callaway House in Motion by Paul Callaway Oct. 20, 2011 You set the price! 9136 words Sample 30%
Paul Callaway brings you his first book of poems and prose in a collection that he's ever so slowly grown since he started writing poetry in 2001. Most of his poems are personal in nature, depicting moments plucked from childhood to present, from work life to love life, and everything in between. With a charm, wit and cynicism unique to him, Callaway puts a little bit of himself into each poem.
Dark by Stan Grimes Dark by Stan Grimes Nov. 15, 2011 Free! 2558 words Read a sample
"Dark" is a selection of old and new poems most of which deal with the darkside of our lives, our minds, and our dreams.
For Days I Muse by Gregory Dahler For Days I Muse by Gregory Dahler Nov. 27, 2011 Free! 933 words Read a sample
A few free verse poems from an attempt to focus on peace and pulchritude.
'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style) by Celeste Drolle 'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style) by Celeste Drolle Dec. 09, 2011 Free! 890 words Read a sample
A rollicking spoof on the old chestnut "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" (aka "Twas the Night Before Christmas") by Clement C Moore. Join a rural-dwelling marijuana farmer and his family as their speeded-up distributor arrives in a Jeep pulled by eight snarling pit bulls. Chuckle as the scrawny fellow tumbles down the stovepipe to do business while the ol' lady and the chilluns snore. (18+ please).
Confession by Paul O'Connell Confession by Paul O'Connell Dec. 23, 2011 Free! 2868 words Read a sample
This writer presents the reader with poems of a personal nature. His words in poetic manner flow through a past which can still be troublesome at times, but the war poems shed a different light on a traumatic experience.
Organic Leaves Haiku by Samantha MC Luck Organic Leaves Haiku by Samantha MC Luck Jan. 17, 2012 Free! 172 words Read a sample
This is the poem I wrote while writing the novel. Novel coming in 2 weeks.
Stupid by silverscalpel Stupid by silverscalpel Dec. 14, 2011 Free! 245 words Read a sample
stupid is as stupid does.
Adultery's Ashes by M.I. Krupenich Adultery's Ashes by M.I. Krupenich Dec. 05, 2009 You set the price! 186 words Sample 50%
Reflections of a woman scarred by her former husband's adultery.
Collabs by 4E Inc Collabs by 4E Inc July 14, 2011 Free! 971 words Read a sample
A Collaboration of poetry between Shane & Jessica Diamond...