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"Poe-Heart-ry": The Long and the Short	by Mia Wang March 09, 2011	1585 words	Sample 20%
A collection of poems written from the heart - the experiences, the joys and sometimes even the dark side of love.
'Death by Metaphors'	by Steph 'Vixey' Acaster May 02, 2011	406 words	Read a sample
A single long poem, I'll leave to the reader's interpretation.
'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style)	by Celeste Drolle Dec. 09, 2011	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).
21 Poems for Love, Weddings, and Anniversaries	by Lenny Everson June 17, 2011	2548 words	Read a sample
Some non-traditional poems for people in love.
3 Poems	by Angus Brownfield Nov. 20, 2011	411 words	Read a sample
Three short poems selected from a plethora of unpublished material.
30 Poems, 30 Days: Inside a Poet's Mind	by A.D. Joyce Sep. 22, 2011	3948 words	Read a sample
How does a person transform thoughts and experiences into a poem? "30 Poems, 30 Days: Inside a Poet's Mind"--a poetry collection with commentary--explores just that question, as a writing challenge for poet A.D. Joyce becomes a saving grace. Illustrations by CJ Tittle.
44 kobeta	by Dupur Mitra Feb. 26, 2012	1757 words	Read a sample
copylefted poetry book, has 44 poems, published 2010, writing Bengali
47 Haiku	by Tiel Aisha Ansari March 04, 2011	680 words	Read a sample
A collection of 47 haiku in various styles.
5 Spring Haiku	by Angus Brownfield April 24, 2012	139 words	Read a sample
Five short nature poems celebrating spring.
70	by Jack Forge March 09, 2012	416 words	Read a sample
A poem about becoming seventy years of age
8 Poems	by Mark Petersen July 19, 2010	1121 words	Read a sample
Poetry is something I enjoy reading and writing, and I have gathered a few poems I have written over the past few years to share with any readers who are interested. They are random in their collection and do not represent any particular theme. I hope you enjoy reading them!
A Blender FaNtasticElectric: PostmOdern Pop Poems	by Jeremia Sterkel Jan. 04, 2012	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.
A Book of Christmas Poems	by Kirstyanne Ross Dec. 14, 2011	2713 words	Read a sample
A poem a day for advent.
A Bottle of Poems and a Dove	by Bluebird Bliss May 15, 2012	3055 words	Read a sample
Many poems,some based on true happenings,two of the poems have good potential to be songs. Also a short story based on truth about a pet dove that I had when I was seven years of age.
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.
A Christmas Wish	by Kevinette H. Considine Dec. 07, 2010	383 words	Read a sample
A short Christmas poem about a little boy and his letter to Santa...Christmas wishes do come true!
A Communion of Water and Blood	by Bernard Fancher Feb. 04, 2012	5537 words	Read a sample
A follow-up collection of poems continuing upon themes dealt with in "Before Dark, and After"--but concentrating more on the element of water than fire.
A DAY	by Chem Swift Feb. 27, 2011	1404 words	Read a sample
This book contains a compilation of poems that speaks to the soul. It asks questions about love and it's many intricacies. It gives guidance through words and provides hope. A Day contains a collection of poems that will sure to unleash deep emotions emanating from the soul.
A Dragonman's Wonderland	by Nipaporn Baldwin Jan. 27, 2012	1905 words	Read a sample
The dead actually walk. This promotional ebook contains one dragon themed poem and an excerpt from the upcoming flash fiction series THORN.
A Dream Inside A Dream of A Dreamers Dream	by Jesse & Ladeshia Parker March 23, 2010	355 words	Read a sample
In the mist of fighting a war, A Dreamer Dreams of the love of his life.
A Familiar Fire	by M.K. Christiansen Feb. 22, 2012	2032 words	Read a sample
Coming soon.
A Few Short Stories and Godless Canticles	by Carlo Gandulfo Nov. 15, 2011	2144 words	Read a sample
Just a little sample of poetry, written by Carlo Gandulfo. Originally, this texts are in spanish, but have been translated to english by the author. Thanks for reading/downloading.
A final debt to the cruel world	by emily hicklin March 03, 2012	8141 words	Read a sample
Death Love Drugs All you could ask for in poetry. These are my finest dark poems about life. Hope you enjoy.
A Garden of Weeds, an Ocean of Feathers	by Deirdre Lu Brennan Jan. 06, 2011	2962 words	Read a sample
Enter the mind of a young girl who has lived a life of trials. Feel the love, pain, desire, loneliness, and happiness. Delve into the workings of a troubled mind that most others flee from.
A Heartbeat, A Death Note	by Evan Skora Feb. 08, 2009	580 words	Read a sample
Poems about love
A Hundred Years (plus) of Solitude...	by J Dean Jan. 25, 2010	382 words	Read a sample
A poem decidated to the Cubs and their North side fans in Chicago
A Leaf on the Beaten Path (& other poems)	by Ronnie Ng Dec. 11, 2011	3259 words	Read a sample
Empty Glass ======== An empty glass spoke about charity; "Give him water, and give her tea." He looked transparent and unblemished, even though he had really nothing to give. He spoke so well and convinced everybody, they filled him with their hard-earned money.
A Legacy of Global Scorning	by Mark Finnemore April 01, 2011	322 words	Read a sample
It's a hand-me-down world. . . .
A Life in Darkness	by Elizabeth Agiantritis May 11, 2009	2072 words	Read a sample
This collection features poems laced with a sense of depression and hopelessness and paint a picture of a world submerged in perpetual darkness. If you enjoyed this collection of poetry, please let me know.
A Life's Sundries	by Chris Wilder March 20, 2012	1698 words	Read a sample
A chapbook of poems about life events that range from political to personal.
A Lost Son	by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010	1081 words	Read a sample
Dedicated to my brothers
A man of few words...	by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010	319 words	Sample 100%
We may not speak much but it does not mean there are no words within us.
A New Ink Well	by Voice Writer March 01, 2012	7922 words	Read a sample
Poetry of life and relationships.
A Paper Reborn	by Wren Sasaki March 01, 2009	138 words	Read a sample
Can we capture poetry in its rawest form?
A PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF SAINT AUGUSTINE	by farlian May 01, 2010	278 words	Read a sample
A great poem from the life of St. Augustine.
A Perfect Mouse	by Evan Skora May 09, 2009	179 words	Read a sample
A look on the actuality vs. the reality and how we learn to love what we have.
A Ripple in Time	by The Albatross May 11, 2012	938 words	Read a sample
A few short poems/random thoughts ranging from "Listerine" an ode to an ex girlfriend, to the big booty inspired "Kardashian Moon." Also included is a short ballad dedicated to a sports legend in, The Tiger, as well as a long overdo tribute to the one and only female "kankle."
A Soft That Touches Down &Removes Itself	by David Tomaloff Aug. 14, 2011	1852 words	Read a sample
A SOFT THAT TOUCHES DOWN &REMOVES ITSELF by David Tomaloff. 21 poems. David is the author of Olifaunt (The Red Ceilings Press) EXIT STRATEGIES (Gold Wake Press)and MESCAL NON-PALINDROME CINEMA (Ten Pages Press).
A Story not Wished to be Read	by Nicola Black Feb. 01, 2012	1842 words	Read a sample
The story is hidden in poems of love, pain and darkness.
A Taste of Life	by Trine Daely May 22, 2011	889 words	Read a sample
A small sample of the poetry from Life Games.
A Touch of Heaven	by Houston Suit Aug. 21, 2011	7108 words	Read a sample
A book containing a variety of 46 poems with women as the writers focal point. This material you're about to read is from the experiences of one man that many men and women can draw to and appreciate...I hope you enjoy. The book is best to read in a PDF form or reading device.
A Unique Angel	by Arezou Dasta Sep. 24, 2011	268 words	Read a sample
A series of emotional sentences for respecting my beloved teacher.
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.
A Walk And Imagine	by Susan Schoeffield Aug. 24, 2010	6725 words	Read a sample
As the artist uses brushes, the poet uses words. The seemingly random poems contained in this collection are connected by a common thread. All of them speak to a part of my life, be it as a writer, a soulmate or a seeker. Together, they create the image of who I am and how I got here. These reflections come to life as my personal portrait, painted by loving hands with words.
A Whispering Soul	by Cuong Dao May 10, 2012	2484 words	Read a sample
The book is comprised of 40 poems, which vary from passionate romance, excruciating pain, to blissful hope. Rearrange scrambled words to paint vivid pictures of daily occurrences. Readers in the world should somehow connect with at least one poem.
Ab Initio	by Sahil Thakur Feb. 22, 2012	1627 words	Read a sample
A collection of 13 poems: a drug for the desolate, a salve for the disheartened and a respite for those in anguish.
Abnormal Obviosities	by L.S. Preston Jan. 24, 2012	3467 words	Read a sample
Abnormal Obviosities is part 1 of a trilogy of poems and pictures that attempts to address some everyday issues like personal and social, mental and physical decay, space travel, diet, slavery, the squid and revolution. This installment touches on dullness, hopelessness, conformity, gross denial and general paralysis, with special reference to George Romero, Satan's underwear and brainwashing.
About my grandmother	by BjÃ¶rn BjÃ¶rkegren Jan. 21, 2012	67 words	Read a sample
Poem about my grandmother.
Abrupt Hybrids	by Felino A. Soriano Aug. 27, 2011	926 words	Sample 20%
Poems by Felino A. Soriano published by Whale Sound Audio Chapbooks
Absentis Lux	by Vocal Strain March 14, 2012	1300 words	Read a sample
In every lifetime, as not just authors of our own fates, we suffer from the tragic actions of others, sometimes by intent of causing harm to our fragile minds, to only hurting us by chance, by mistake. I swore, once upon a time, I believed in the ideals of true love, two dedicated minds focused on working together, overcoming every obstacle but now, I look back in these seizures of time to wonder.

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