The Blue Canvas

A blend of interesting poetry inspired by everyday life things such as the weather, holidays, food, or life in general. Written during lockdown when home-schooling was the new norm, this anthology of poems helps us to remember, be thankful, and be grateful. Listening to the news during the pandemic made people believe that each day was a blessing, and that people should do their best to value their family, friends, and neighbours, and not take each other for granted.

The Blossoming Lotus

Embark on a transformative voyage of self-exploration and recovery with The Blossoming Lotus.
Through moments of heartache, betrayal, hope, joy, poverty, despair, self-loathing, self-love, homelessness, and friendship, the writer learns to love all aspects of herself, recognising that, much like the Lotus Flower that flourishes in murky waters, all of us have the potential to mature into beautiful and powerful beings.
This collection of poems, written over the past decade, represents a powerful and inspiring message of hope.
‘I hope you enjoy reading this collection.
My prayer is for my messages to reach those
who need them the most.’
Sylvie

The Art of Surviving You

The journey of an unexpected storm, and the survival that was not foreseen. Falling in love with a monster in disguise, who slowly picks you apart until you’re an empty shell of the person you remember being – it can all happen so fast. Coming out the other side stronger because you pulled yourself together is the art of surviving.

This is a collection of poetry that journeys through a relationship as it falls apart but teaches that being in dark situations does not define you as a person, and setting yourself free is what you deserve.

Tehran, I am Your Voice in the World

When the final battle is over
a scratch is enough
against the untuned wind
when the final battle is over
the wound is where the light enters
when the final battle is over
the fairy tales grow beautiful again

The poems in this collection retell personal experiences but also trace the destiny of several others. These poems will give people who never have gone through war and emigration an experience that the media does not cover.
Namdar Nasser’s poetry is accessible, full of images, and has a vivid narrative.

Teenagers and Other Poems

Do you ever feel your teenager is a different species? Do you shake your head in wonder at their music tastes and their laziness? Do they barely mutter a word to you? Do they think they know everything? Do they drive you mad? Well, you are not alone! Do you ever have to deal with your ex? Glad he is out of your life? Glad you got rid of the bastard? You are not the only one! How about getting old? Are your days of clubbing long gone? Is a late night half past eight now? Comes to us all! The poems in this book will provide you with some laughter and light relief about these subjects and more! These are poems that will resonate with many people and are not fancy or fluffy, they tell it like it is! There are some serious poems that have deeper meanings and explore the issues of loneliness, love and loss. Poems that will take you on a journey of emotions as you explore the words and imagery within them. This book provides lighthearted relief, mixed with some touching, emotional poetry for all to enjoy.

Tanka Cavalcade

Tanka Cavalcade is a book of poetry on a variety of topics in Tanka form. Many of the poems are ekphrastic, inspired by paintings, photography, dance choreography, and classical music. This includes a tribute to American opera star the late Jessye Norman. Beauty and grace are found all over this book where readers will enjoy their unique perspectives. In addition, different ideas showing internal sensations are used with deep, moving intelligence that are fresh in the poetry genre. Methods, such as the meaning of names, use different languages put a special touch to poems’ meaning.

Takh - The Spirit

“I have always loved animals. My constant encounters with both domesticated and wild, as a boy in a village, impressed me for life.”

Nikos Savvakis

In this modern-day equivalent of a medieval bestiary, Nikos Savvakis casts an admiring, occasionally quizzical eye over the creatures with whom we share this world.

Among others, frogs, pigeons, hedgehogs and the ‘princely’ octopus are presented in an unexpected light. Man’s best friend provides moments of both comedy and sorrow, while the title poem ‘Takh – The Spirit’ is in praise of that most magnificent of human allies, the horse.

Showcasing their author’s gift for arresting but appropriate imagery, these slyly witty poems are sure to delight animal-lovers everywhere.

Summer Poetry in Loch Ness

The glistening holy water of Loch Ness and the glorious surrounding hills of bloom and heather n' thistle glow into beautiful summer poetry from the mouths of cherubs, angels and the treasured imagination of Miss Bonnie Blue Sunflower. Breathe in the warmth as the shimmering sun rises and sun sets and the angelic never-ending sunshine in-between bringing all the joys of summer to Loch Ness. Feel the gentle, mellow breeze from the wings of ladybirds and fluttering butterflies and treat your sweet taste buds to the fruit and honey of poetry from heaven all about Loch Ness. One day, your soul will be led to Loch Ness by butterflies and birds of paradise because whatever your faith, all heavens are above the magical water of Loch Ness and the glorious dusk auroras sent by all of heavens' angels to delight your eyes and bring warmth to the enchanting heart of all those who truly believe in the glory and faith of poetry loved by all gods.

Sudden Thoughts. Love. Light. Shade

This is a must-read book that will tap into your deepest darkest emotions. With the use of simple words, this book gets to the point quickly. The unconnected sections make this book a refreshing, interesting and different reading experience.

String of Pearls

This engagement of poems leads to the marriage to voices and thoughts, with vows in self-expressions.
Each one is written to capture, bind, intoxicate each individual to a world solely tailored to them.
It entreats you to feel without fear, to be transfixed by all life’s array of encounters. To resign tenderly to them and conspire with the heart, to love and appreciate outrageously without reservations.
Lastly, faint not in the pale shade of mishaps or glory but steadfastly and strategically hold purpose; because in these given moments, you will define who you are: YOU!!

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones, as its title suggests, leads the reader on a haphazard and unpredictable route across a landscape of different topics and themes and emotions through its 60 poems. A quarter of these, which emerged from the first lockdown in 2020, reflect the impact of that time – a personal response exploring a personal emotional turmoil but which will have a generic, universal resonance. The poems appear in alphabetical order, each one a stepping stone to the next, not taking any logical direction or following any defined route – except to take you to the final poem, which leaves the pathway of those stepping stones open to follow another journey, perhaps, or to retrace those steps and ponder ... The title poem, which appears towards the end of the collection, provides something of an explanation for that order as well as offering a wider perspective. This is an inspirational and assured collection of poems which can be followed via those ‘stepping stones’ in a single read or trodden at random, letting pages open where they will, and offering whichever one of the stepping stones appears. It is a book of poems to be picked up again and again, for comfort, for escape, for finding something familiar in an unfamiliar world.

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Haiku poetry is a unique form of poetry in that it is regarded in itself as an intrinsic embodiment of ancient Zen philosophy, now powerfully resurgent in both the eastern and western worlds. In Spring Summer Autumn Winter, Zen Master Brahm’s collection of monastic haiku places him at the forefront of the few modern haiku poets who write within the classic traditions of the greatest Japanese haiku masters of past centuries.

His work has been described as captivating and inspirational and reflects his deep perception of the wonderment of nature and the breadth and beauty of the human condition. Above all, each haiku is a Zen lesson in mindfulness. In essence, this is a book of wisdom.