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The Son Can Dream by Mike Cruz The Son Can Dream by Mike Cruz Aug. 24, 2011 117761 words Read a sample
The Son Can Dream is a true story that reads like narrative poetry. The reader follows "the son", who is searching for closure to the darkest chapter of his life. As the possibility of love and being loved emerge, he is forced to either stay on the course of no tomorrow and not hurt a soul or give himself to the dream and risk stepping into the tattered pair worn by his father once before.
Fritz365 A Year In Poetry by Fred Robel Fritz365 A Year In Poetry by Fred Robel May 09, 2012 61679 words Read a sample
This collection of poetry was written over the course of 2011. An entry was made every day, as part of an exercise for the author to expand his poetic range. It's up to you to decide if change did occur as far as style, and expertise. What it is, is simple: 365 daily entries, to amuse and horrify, justify and vilify.
Narrator Magazine NSW/ACT Summer 2011 by Narrator Magazine Narrator Magazine NSW/ACT Summer 2011 by Narrator Magazine Nov. 29, 2011 37489 words Read a sample
Narrator Magazine is a free, online creative writing magazine. This issue contains entries from writers in New South Wales and the ACT (Australian Capital Territory). Narrator is an opportunity for all writers - amateurs and professionals alike - to exhibit their works. It's free to submit to, affordable to advertise in, and encourages friendly competition.
Ad Infinitum Book One Master of the Nine Steps by John Northern Ad Infinitum Book One Master of the Nine Steps by John Northern Sep. 19, 2010 34408 words Read a sample
Poetry written in free verse. A man's journey brings him to the power of the infinite source.
Beautifully Crazy by Max M Power Beautifully Crazy by Max M Power Feb. 15, 2011 30550 words Read a sample
The following is a complete collection of poetry I've written starting with my first poem in 1992 to the last poem I've written in 2010. Every poem I could find that was penned by my hand is in this book. I have poured my heart and soul out in these pages. Enjoy.
Oscar Wilde by Acedusa Oscar Wilde by Acedusa Oct. 17, 2011 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.
Autobiography In Verse by Lee Cronenwalt Autobiography In Verse by Lee Cronenwalt Nov. 05, 2009 22771 words Read a sample
"…captures the spirit of the 'Greatest Generation' in poetry that speaks to the heart." Night Owl Review American brethren return to where our forefathers began. stop acting like European style men. Lift your tail from between your legs, don’t sniffle and whine, we may yet the nation save.
i bLEed DaRk - Poems About Pain, Life, Heavy Metal and Jesus Christ by Rob and Trey Weddle i bLEed DaRk - Poems About Pain, Life, Heavy Metal and Jesus Christ by Rob and Trey Weddle March 16, 2012 22649 words Read a sample
Penned over a period of years by a man living in chronic pain and his young son, this atypical spiritual poetry book is a startlingly visceral series of transient images, seen through dusty windows, flying swiftly by on the authors’ personal road to righteousness. Their art springs forth from the unforced rhythm of the soul – the cry of tell-tale hearts, plagued by darkness and shrouded in light.
The Fanfiction Years by planet p The Fanfiction Years by planet p Feb. 16, 2012 22059 words Read a sample
A collection of poetry written over the course of six years - fanfiction!
The Allure of a Summer Evening by Ashlee Craft The Allure of a Summer Evening by Ashlee Craft Feb. 28, 2012 20143 words Read a sample
Ashlee Craft makes her debut as a poet with this collection of thirty-three poems. Breaking free from the traditional confines of rhyme and meter, Ashlee Craft's poetry explores the rhythm and beauty of words, giving each reader a highly personal interpretation of each poem. Each word is a brush stroke on canvas, allowing the reader to experience poetry like never before.
It's My Birthday- Where's the Cake? A Digital Archive for the American Consumer by Katheryn Bajo It's My Birthday- Where's the Cake? A Digital Archive for the American Consumer by Katheryn Bajo April 20, 2012 19017 words Read a sample
An anthology of short stories, science fiction, poems, and short essays created in and about the Culture Industry.
Autobiomythography & Gallery by Joe Pan Autobiomythography & Gallery by Joe Pan Dec. 19, 2010 18046 words Read a sample
Named the "Best First Book" of poems for the year, this collection by Joe Millar was short-listed for the Yale Younger Poets prize, the National Poetry Series, and the Academy of American Poets’ Walt Whitman Award. Joe grew up along the Space Coast of Florida and attended the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
La Cicala di Italia (The Cicadas of Italy) The Society On Da Run #1 by Nipaporn Baldwin La Cicala di Italia (The Cicadas of Italy) The Society On Da Run #1 by Nipaporn Baldwin Oct. 05, 2011 17791 words Read a sample
This book was updated on 3/21/12 Note: this is a short story/chapbook series. This little e-chapbook is the first issue in a series of many. The Society On Da Run (portmanteau of working titles The Society and On Da Run) is about the first stages of the Dragon War. The dragons have become tired of how humans treat them and have called their Empire from space to go to war with humanity. Ad Astra
Gifts with No Giver: A Love Affair with the Truth by Nirmala Gifts with No Giver: A Love Affair with the Truth by Nirmala Jan. 16, 2010 17346 words Read a sample
A free collection of nondual spiritual poetry written from the Heart by Nirmala, who is a spiritual teacher in the Advaita tradition. This spiritual poetry attempts to capture the undying presence of love in all of its forms. Let your soul be deeply touched by the Rumi-like words of a lover drunk with a passion for the truth.
Indian Sonnets by Syed Faizan Indian Sonnets by Syed Faizan March 16, 2012 16580 words Read a sample
"Indian Sonnets" is a collection of Sonnets by a young Indian Poet .While some Sonnets in the collection are inspired by the Poets "Indian experience" others represent his philosophical ideas and personal feelings.The one Idea that runs through every Poem is that only intense self-examination, a relentless search "within" can explain what the mind perceives "without".
winter's rain in Issolation... Sipping Dualing Cups of Coffee... Up the Pairies's Country Road to the Sun's, Moon by Hanuman Moon 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 16158 words Read a sample
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.
The Seven Rings by Peter Rehard The Seven Rings by Peter Rehard Feb. 13, 2012 16131 words Read a sample
A poem of the path through heaven
Too Young to Forget by Philip Burton Too Young to Forget by Philip Burton April 28, 2012 15596 words Read a sample
"...interested in words ... a sure sense of rhythm ... striking images" - Copland Smith "...he's got serious things to say" - Derrick Buttress "... a deft observer ... conveys felt emotion with no little skill" - Michael W. Thomas " ... poems sizzle and rasp ... not derivative but immediate and deeply felt ... deserves a wider audience!" - Barry Tebb
Whispers of Hypnos by Joshua Jones Whispers of Hypnos by Joshua Jones Jan. 31, 2011 14939 words Read a sample
A series of poems inspired by life and dreams. Some poems are word play and other pure theme.
The Other Side Of The Mirror by James Tweed The Other Side Of The Mirror by James Tweed Aug. 23, 2011 14330 words Read a sample
This book chronicles a chapter of my life between April 1983 and March 1996. The poems and lyrics in this book mirror a side of me that very few people, if any, have ever seen (hence the title). Mild language and suggestive themes; nothing graphic.
Andante (poezii) by Adria Martin Andante (poezii) by Adria Martin Jan. 23, 2012 14253 words Read a sample
Poezii publicate in 2002
Complete works of an Unknown Poet by Chantel McGleno Complete works of an Unknown Poet by Chantel McGleno Oct. 29, 2011 13859 words Read a sample
Over 100 pages of fan picked favorite poems of a poets life and struggles for over 15 years. No matter what type of poetry you like, chances are that it would be in here.
Filaments: Little Literary Triumphs of Sputnikoi by Mirvan Ereon Filaments: Little Literary Triumphs of Sputnikoi by Mirvan Ereon March 18, 2012 13761 words Read a sample
A collection of my award-winning works in Allpoetry and Storywrite. Currently, I won several gold, silver, bronze and honorable awards throughout the years. This collection is my tribute to the love of writing and to writing with excellence. Please support Allpoetry and Storywrite. These two are very great websites for writers like me. I started with them so I am forever grateful.
FilthySecretBooks Issue One by FilthySecretBooks FilthySecretBooks Issue One by FilthySecretBooks April 11, 2012 13473 words Read a sample
A literary magazine full of unusual romance stories and poems that aren't defined by happily ever after or a tragic ending.
Selected Poetry and Prose by Marcus McGee Selected Poetry and Prose by Marcus McGee Sep. 19, 2011 12949 words Read a sample
Samples from Selected Poetry and Prose by Marcus McGee
And On The Eighth Day by German Alcala And On The Eighth Day by German Alcala Aug. 23, 2011 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
Yorick Magazine Spring 2012 Vol. I Issue 1 by Yorick Magazine Yorick Magazine Spring 2012 Vol. I Issue 1 by Yorick Magazine April 01, 2012 12346 words Read a sample
Our first issue. Poetry by Heather Mallet, Kelsey Opalack, L.E.J. Rasser, and Cody Steinhauer. Prose by Jon Adams, Christian Belland, Adrien Bloom, L.E.J. Rasser, and Corey Watson.
sPARKLE & bLINK 1 by sparkle and blink sPARKLE & bLINK 1 by sparkle and blink Sep. 02, 2011 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
A Calloused Compilation by James Christianson A Calloused Compilation by James Christianson Dec. 05, 2011 11489 words Read a sample
There is no greater feeling than love, but no greater pain than love lost; two extremes on the same spectrum. James Christianson offers a realists view on the torment of life through his cynical analyses of human nature and sociology through aesthetically descriptive poetry. Knowing that pain is a natural part of life makes evil easier to handle when you are reminded that you are not alone.
Five of Hearts: Fifty Poems Written March and April 2012 by M.L. Pierce Five of Hearts: Fifty Poems Written March and April 2012 by M.L. Pierce May 09, 2012 11241 words Read a sample
A collection of early poems written by M.L. Pierce with large influence from writers such as Bukowski, Danielewski, Cummings. Drawing largely from minimalist writing and stream-of-consciousness writing, this book features poems about love, loss, depression, alcoholism, and the regret from growing up.
The Minor Odyssey of Lollie Heronfeathers Singer by Lenny Everson The Minor Odyssey of Lollie Heronfeathers Singer by Lenny Everson Dec. 29, 2011 11201 words Read a sample
A sequence of poems tells of a Toronto woman's search for her aboriginal and Métis roots.
The Girl on the Hill by Alenka Co The Girl on the Hill by Alenka Co April 21, 2012 11197 words Read a sample
a collection of poems and essays written over the years , mainly in Tasmania while living in the hills of Yarlington Tiers
Diamond in the Rough by Ashlee Wells Diamond in the Rough by Ashlee Wells Feb. 11, 2012 11068 words Read a sample
A collection of poems, short stories, and essays
Small Things by Jonathan Barnes Small Things by Jonathan Barnes Feb. 16, 2012 11048 words Read a sample
a collection of poems at the heart of which lies the observation that it is the small things in life - set-backs as well as pleasures - which define us as human beings, and that an appreciation of these is what ultimately gives life its meaning.
Perles et Pensées by Dallys-Tom Medali Perles et Pensées by Dallys-Tom Medali May 09, 2010 11017 words Read a sample
Speak French? This is your book: 76 original poetries, (some are award-winners). You will be very surprised and inspired! La poésie prend des formes, saveurs et couleurs originales pour vous surprendre et surtout vous inspirer. Une décennie d’écriture lors de laquelle chaque poème est venu comme un cadeau des muses. Découvrez un auteur remarquable aux mots tissés de perles.
Triplicate by James Fitzpatrick Triplicate by James Fitzpatrick Dec. 21, 2010 10954 words Read a sample
'A Triplicate is classified as one of a set of three identical objects or copies'. In this use of the word, the poems are set out to cover 3 topics each time instead of 2. ‘Triplicism‘ is the Method and Form name, using 2 main Themes in structure and Opinion as background. This book is unusual in the sense it also carries notes to some of the 30 poems. Facebook: James Fitzpatrick Poetry.
Psychotic Poetry [Swing] by German Alcala Psychotic Poetry [Swing] by German Alcala Feb. 01, 2012 10720 words Read a sample
A collection of 41 poems from the horror novel "Swing: A Psychopathy". These poems tell the stories of love, tragedy, crime, and death. This compilation takes you through an array of swinging emotions.
Atemporal by Bogdan Ivanov Atemporal by Bogdan Ivanov Dec. 05, 2011 10389 words Read a sample
O poveste în versuri și proză a unui timp pierdut și momente scurte amestecate în memorii mute.
Poemotion Innocence by Robert Sawyer Poemotion Innocence by Robert Sawyer Oct. 26, 2011 10244 words Read a sample
Poemotions are poems expressed through emotions with an aim at setting the mind in motion. They are poems taken from the heart. Considering the author actually despises many forms of poetry, this collection is made even more remarkable through its complexity of thought and delicate expressions and true poetic construction.
Have You Ever Tried To Count The Stars (and other poems by Jay Mouton Have You Ever Tried To Count The Stars (and other poems by Jay Mouton Jan. 12, 2012 10034 words Read a sample
Have You Ever Tried To Count The Stars, is Jay Mouton's second collection of his poetry. It features many of the poems most popular at his readings, and some of his personal favorites.
Poems 2 by Peter Rehard Poems 2 by Peter Rehard Aug. 21, 2011 9927 words Read a sample
Collection 2
Koors/Fotografie: Twee Versamelings Gedigte by Brand Smit Koors/Fotografie: Twee Versamelings Gedigte by Brand Smit Feb. 02, 2012 9765 words Read a sample
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.
Stærkt røde sokker til slidte blÃ¥ jeans by Mads Eslund Stærkt røde sokker til slidte blÃ¥ jeans by Mads Eslund Jan. 26, 2010 9702 words Read a sample
Optegnelser, prosadigte og breve samlet under betegnelsen poesi. Et tilsyneladende selvbiografisk jeg er optaget af billeder; primært motiver som rorschachtavler, stilleben-, portræt- og landskabsmaleri. Der er et mellemværende med disse motiver og en lyst til at beskrive og undersøge klicheer og associationer.
Stabbed In The Back by Silver Dragon Publishing Stabbed In The Back by Silver Dragon Publishing July 07, 2011 9700 words Read a sample
The Ultimate Collection of poetry from Silver Dragon publishing.
Poems of the Spirit by UCPoika Poems of the Spirit by UCPoika Feb. 29, 2012 9312 words Read a sample
These are over 70 poems from the spirit which does not always mean from God's Spirit but sometimes from my own. With that said I invite you to get to know this very personal part of my life, and hope you may find it a part of your life as well.
A Vinyl Night and Other Miseries by Stan Grimes A Vinyl Night and Other Miseries by Stan Grimes July 25, 2011 9215 words Read a sample
"A Vinyl Night and Other Miseries" is Stan's first self-published book of Poetry. He has written several fiction books including sci-fi, mystery, fantasy, and suspense genres. His real love though has always been poetry. This book took forty years to come to fruition and Stan is proud to allow readers into his heart. His poetry at times is emotional, intense, but is always honest.
Affirmation of Addiction by Alice Shantel Saunders Affirmation of Addiction by Alice Shantel Saunders Nov. 12, 2011 8817 words Sample 20%
A true tribute of love, Affirmation of Addiction is a powerful display of romantic poetry at its best. If you enjoy a good romance poem, then you’ll fall in love with this raw and edgy viewpoint and style that could only be delivered by Saunders. This beautiful collection captures the true essence of romance in all its stages and forms.
Hundred Year Old Hummingbird by Lewis LaCook Hundred Year Old Hummingbird by Lewis LaCook April 14, 2011 8748 words Read a sample
Winter in Chautauqua County, New York. Language mixes with heavy drifts of snow, interweaves with silent flake-fall...
Thorn of the Rose by Fegger Thorn of the Rose by Fegger Sep. 16, 2010 8685 words Read a sample
The true beauty of a rose (love) is that it responds so intimately and wonderfully in accordance to how it is kept, treated and respected; and there are always thorns there to remind, should one forget.
Depression, Suicide, & Self-Injury Quotes by Aaralyn Griffin Depression, Suicide, & Self-Injury Quotes by Aaralyn Griffin April 04, 2012 8601 words Read a sample
Just a bunch of quotes I liked on these topics. Most of them have credit given to their rightful creators, but several i couldnt find the creditors. If you find any that need to be fixed, please contact me right away, and I will fix it.