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.

Soul's Graffiti

Soul’s Graffiti is a raw and honest exploration of the challenges and triumphs of living with anxiety and depression. Through vivid and emotional storytelling, the author takes readers on a journey through the twists and turns of their own inner struggles, offering insight and understanding into the chaos that can often consume the soul. With a deep sense of vulnerability and authenticity, the author invites readers to join them in exploring the complexities of mental health and finding hope and healing in the midst of it all. This powerful and moving book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with their own mental health, or for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by others. So, if you’re ready to delve into the depths of the human experience and come out on the other side with a renewed sense of hope and resilience, Soul’s Graffiti is the book for you.

Songs From The Mansion House Garden

Through the ages we have lived in a split society of the haves and have-nots. Songs From The Mansion House Garden is a poetic look into the lives people lead, some through wealth, others religion or through nature, and how we perceive each other. Each will have an opinion on wealth; whether it is a necessity or a creator of each life.

By the end the reader can make their own decision on the author’s thoughts.

Song of Walls

The poetry collection Song of Walls by Poul Lynggaard Damgaard is a transformation of the poem when it meets the world, and when it meets the world again. The depth of the landscape in touch with the reeds.
‘The courage of the junction” is a poem published in The Long‑Islander, New York, 2018.
The beauty of nature is a point of reference.

Digtsamlingen Song of Walls af Poul Lynggaard Damgaard er en forvandling af digtet, når det møder verden, og når det igen møder verden. Landskabets dybde i berøring med sivene.  
‘The courage of the junction’ er et digt udgivet i The Long Islander, New York, 2018.
Naturens skønhed er et referencepunkt.

Sleepless Nights

The angels reject me

So, the demons hug me

A deal with the devil

To love me; for I no longer fear peril

Gifting my soul away

My black heart he prudently conveys

The angels see their abandonment and mistake

But let their minds regretfully contemplate

For now, the devil lovingly hates me

Protecting and indulging; he allowed me to see

To fall in love with the darkness,

It was truly the angels who made me heartless…