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The Nations of Earth
These poetic pieces are based on the human spirit, which is the realisation that underneath the obvious, there is something deeper going on, a connection that is felt yet is easily overlooked. The human spirit can be explored and discussed in a general way, but most importantly, it is a profound aspect of ourselves that should be celebrated, because despite our differences, we know that in spirit, we are all one. Each nation, each culture, has something unique to give to the world, and world civilization is the richer for it. Humanity should really be defined by the word ‘celebration’ as differentiation is enriching us, and offers a greater understanding of who we are as a species on this planet.
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Crwydrau y Bardd Dwp neu/or The meanderings of an Idiot!
Croeso i gyfrol sy’n gynnwys darnau o waith barddonol yr awdur sy’n dechrau yn nawdegau’r ganrif ddiwethaf ac yn arwain at heddiw.
Mae’n dangos gwaith barddonol dros y blynyddoedd o fynychu dosbarthiadau Cymraeg.
Hefyd mae yma ddarnau o “Ficro lên” ysgrifennodd i ymarfer idiomau a dywediadau Cymraeg.
Mae barddoniaeth yn amrywio o’r ddigri i’r ddifri ac yn mynd o’r byd dysgu Cymraeg i’r byd natur ac yn cyffwrdd a’r byd gwleidyddiaeth hefyd.
This book contains pieces of the author’s poetry dating back to the early 1990s and going up to the present day.
It shows the poetic journey over the years that the author has been learning Welsh.
It also contains a few pieces of “Micro Literature” written to help learn Welsh idioms and sayings.
The poetry ranges from the humorous to the contemplative and serious, dealing with various subjects from being a Welsh learner to the world of nature and even touching on the world of politics.£3.50 -
Feelings
Feelings by David Peter Malin Maxfield is a poignant collection of poetry that delves deep into the human heart. Born in Tickhill, Yorkshire, in 1948, Maxfield brings a lifetime of experiences to his work, offering a rich tapestry of emotions that resonate with readers of all backgrounds. His poems traverse a wide range of themes, from tributes to beloved figures like Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II, to reflections on nature, love, loss, and the human condition.
Through his verses, Maxfield explores life’s most profound moments, encapsulating the essence of joy, sorrow, hope, and despair with remarkable clarity and depth. His work serves as a testament to the power of poetry to capture the complexities of the human spirit, making Feelings a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional landscapes we all navigate. Whether it’s the raw emotion of ‘Suicide’ and ‘Lonely Heart’ or the uplifting spirit of ‘Spring Love’ and ‘First Christmas,’ each poem in this collection is a window into the soul, offering a unique perspective on life’s many facets. This book is a journey through the heart, crafted by a poet who writes with authenticity and passion.
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Change
Things change all the time, after all.
Welcome to my book! This is a collection of poems on events that have occurred between 2019 and mid-2023. There was, to my great surprise, a lot of change in my life during this timeframe. However, things have also changed a lot in general from how they were in the past.
As a result, you will probably come to notice that at least some of the poems contradict each other—but that’s just what happens when things change—and I changed with them. I admit, part of me is tempted to disclose the topics of the poems within this book, but that would spoil the mystery of it all, wouldn’t it?
Although all of the poems in this book share my personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences, I am honoured if you find comfort in any of the poems.
I hope you enjoy the book and I sincerely thank you for reading it.
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The Journey
For Antonatie Jemwa, The Journey, “…depicts the reality of events that each individual can relate to; it points out to positivity in the grand experience of life as it unfolds each chapter, just as each season, in a lifetime.”
Informed by faith, the poems have a common theme of love, of how enhancing and revitalising it can be, and yet at the same time so fragile. Grouped under headings like ‘Family’, ‘Dreams’, ‘Character’ and ‘Gone’, Jemwa shines a light on our interactions with the world, both metaphysical and real, which make The Journey a lottery that perhaps can only find an understanding through faith.
The Journey is a meditation, a sensitive look at our condition through the instrument of poetry.
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The Ghost at Birkbeck Station and Other Terse Verse
In The Ghost at Birbeck Station Janet Ambrose offers a collection of poems formed by her early years in WWII, her life in politics and her life with dogs (amongst other things). The poetry views the world through a humorous lens, even the eponymous poem which relates an unnerving tale of contact with a ‘ghost' offers comic relief through a trick of light. There are doodlebugs and leaky dogs and run-ins with local authority. And there is an analysis of the Thatcher years from the perspective of one who was not too enamoured by the social contribution of the Iron Lady.
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Slightly Salty
Along with frequent visits to the sea, this eclectic collection of poems by Colin Newnham features animals (both real and imaginary), historical events and the odd self-portrait. The poems are illustrated with charming simplicity by the author himself.'You can find out about the Arty Guffles and meet a Drizard, there are some comments by Dolphins and even Rats in space. An All Amphibian Band and a Snail hitchhiking to France will make you smile, Polar Bears and Giraffes, Newts and Gannets can be found and a pecker knocker is a creature new to science and makes an interesting adornment to your front door.'From Colin Newnham's Introduction
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She Decided to Call Her First Child London
Whether it be England or America, Amelia Earhart or a commoner, war or wedding, this collection of poems paints your imagination with visions of them all.“In Lynn Strongin’s work, bread suddenly becomes ‘the color of buffalo’. Strongin magnifies the world around us.” – Hugh Fox, late great poet and critic“Lynn Strongin’s poems carefully explore historical memory and a sense of recovery with a lyricism that is never sentimental, but disciplined, complex. She explores… how to live after the blade, to live as either wounded or as a ghost. I love the notion of secret history, the beatitudes and brutalisms behind all our grander… fictions.” – Jonathan Minton“Accept Lynn Strongin’s invitation into this magical kingdom of bees, lambs and foxes. Wish too: ‘We can only afford to push away what we utterly possess.’” – Glenna Luschei, poet and publisher
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Selected Poems
This book presents a selection of poems by a mother, wife and daughter about her life, family, and love. The poems also explore themes of loss, death, and grief.Jennifer has had a long career as a barrister, writer and artist living in London.
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Poetry Collection
Bill Milton’s Poetry is a tour de force of poetic works that range in topic from the deeply personal to the larger, shared collective experience, whilst always managing to tread that fine line between the sublime and the humorous.Often gritty, and never far from the experience of daily life we can all relate to, Milton’s Poetry manages to vividly paint a picture of life for the common man in 21st-century Britain.
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Poems for Loved Ones
Death – it comes to us all. For some it means loss, for others, freedom; but in reality, it is the same as birth, a journey from one place to another.Poems for Loved Ones talks briefly about death and dying and about how the grieving process brings freedom and the ability to move on. It offers hope when it feels like there is none, comfort in a time of pain and acts as a positive reminder of those who have passed through the veil of life.Poems for Loved Ones is a collection of 50 heartfelt poems written with love and compassion for all those who are grieving or remembering. It is the author’s hope that this book will bring inner peace and healing and that it will help you to reconcile the idea that:“Like Birth - Death is Just a Change of Worlds on Our Journey to Enlightenment” - Kenzo Amariyo
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Planet Earth
When I was four years old, the family went on holiday to Blue Anchor Bay in Devon and I can never forget being mesmerised by the sun slowly sinking into the sea. I was filled with awe and had the feeling that the sun was smiling at me. In later years, I just could not believe that it all happened by accident; but must have been created. Science has revealed what an extraordinary world we live in and how we are all caught up in its continuing evolution. We are all in some way responsible for the future of the world, not just for the sake of our children but also for the future of the world itself.
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