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Clairvoyance
“…What I needed was one look,
and with that,
I was clairvoyant.
Your soul and your mind,
the tiniest part of your heart,
I knew it all and I made a promise
that I would teach you
about you,
share my knowledge,
and from this fruitful kinship,
we rise and raise each other high,
me seeing all of you
and you there,
right by my side.”
Trying not to think about it but to see how it makes you feel.
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China's White Cottage Poet Wu Fangji and His Poems
Wu Fangji was a well-known poet in the early half of the 20th century in China. He had left behind him hundreds of poems, which are so beautiful and touching that after nearly a century of his death, many people still keep his poems in mind, and some research institutions of his works are still very active in some universities and cities in China. The aim of this book is to introduce the poet and his works to the people of the world.
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Chewin Air
Dancing between the cosmos and daily life, Phil’s poetry weaves a magical path through the jungle of the modern world to a place of comfort and safety. His experiences have given him a unique perspective into pain, heartbreak, and loss so that he can best show the way out of these toxic environments. At the same time, he shows the beauty in simple things, pride in a good day’s work and joy for the love that shines everywhere. Life is a challenge, and we must be willing to meet it head on and with this book and his healing words, the way becomes clearer.
Many of his inspirations come from dreams, meditations or shamanic journeys and offer solutions generally considered esoteric. Each word is measured for its emotional impact and the stories are engaging because they have a ring of truth.
The poet employs many styles within the pages of this book from traditional forms like rhymes and sonnets as well as new, experimental free-forms. Any lover of language will enjoy this read.
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Chat Up Rhymes
Chat Up Rhymes speaks to and of all people; it is a book of empathy and human understanding.
In this collection, Asif Ali delves deep into many topics with his rich, evocative poetry.
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Chasing Rainbows
“Maybe when you are grown up, perhaps have a husband or wife,
You look over your shoulder through the days of your life.
Little things come back to you, to your mind,
Poems, stories and it is a beautiful time that you will find.”
Chasing Rainbows is a charming collection of poems encompassing the views of the author’s sixteen-year-old self on topics such as everyday life, love, happiness, and much, much more.
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Chance and Life
This book is the opposite of most of your deepest beliefs. There is no reason attached to it, there is no morality or self-awareness. This is sophistry in its purest form.
‘How much must we care?’ This question is probably the only one you should ask yourself at the end of your perusal.
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Carving Magic
From poetry I have never gone. I only borrowed some mornings from the sunflowers and listened to their songs. The breeze brought sentences from far away, a mystic world displaying in my heart. Sound of love, aromas, colours, emotions. They were gathering at the gate of my mind, so I invited them in my inner world and together have created a genuine poetic space. A Simonic one. For returning the mornings to eternity. As we celebrate our togetherness, I invite you too for a cup of emotions and poetic thoughts poured between the lines.
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Caprice
Embark on a whimsical journey through the myriad facets of memory in Caprice, where each page is an invitation to relive joys and pleasures, often overlooked or cast aside in the rush of the mundane. Amidst the storms and diatribes of the present, let’s ascend towards a realm where reflections blossom into a vibrant tapestry of experiences. Cast aside inhibitions, embrace fate’s whimsical tune, and traverse through this kaleidoscopic memoir that urges one to explore, evaluate, and revel in life’s capricious yet enriching dance.
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Bury Me in Smoke
Who am I trying to impress?
Whose validation am I yearning for?
Frantically searching
For someone to
To make me feel
Like what I do is ok
To make me feel
Like who I am is enough
Written during a period of extreme poor mental health, Bury Me In Smoke is the first collection of poetry from photographer Emdad Khan.
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Brushstrokes
And for a brief moment, we finally set aside
The shield that we don, beneath which our hearts hide
Brushstrokes is an exploration of the nuances of love, the ebb and flow of hope, as well as the search for meaning, clarity and purpose.
A moving composition of poems and prose, it recounts the tale of an electric encounter and ensuing, all-consuming love – with its irresistible highs and perilous lows – that sets into motion a cascade of events. What unfolds is a transformative story of self-discovery, unveiling one’s deepest fears, longings and dreams.
Timeless and universal in message, Brushstrokes invites us on an intimate journey steeped in passion and wonder.
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Bright the Vision That Delighted
Poetry is an integral part of our lives; jingles, nursery rhymes, limericks, folk songs, pop songs, chants, hymns, prayers, anthems, operas... all of this is poetry, including carefully crafted prose which expresses higher thoughts with poetic quality. Poetry is an art form; a compact language of carefully crafted shorthand, and equally carefully chosen words and phrases. It has the capacity to evoke, express and communicate thoughts, imaginings, emotions, feelings, yearnings and longings; stating or implying meanings or giving
heightened emphasis. It is also a way of thinking, of imagery, of noticing the minutiae amongst the everyday, the mundane, the wonderful and the miraculous. It becomes a way of looking at life and beyond. Writing is crafting; choosing the form which best suits the mood, by use of language, cadences, rhythms, rhymes, assonance, alliteration and onomatopoeia. Poetry can be private, personal. Intimate, or explicitly composed for a wider audience, sharing joy or sorrow, delight or disgust.
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Blush
In the maze of modern life, we often find ourselves asking, ‘Why me?’ As the world rapidly evolves, our personal experiences shape our perspectives, often leading us to confront the universal challenges of existence. Blush delves into this existential journey through the eyes of a cynic beset by misfortune and grappling with mental illness, struggling to find their place in a constantly shifting reality.
This book offers an unflinching exploration of what it means to be young and lost in an age where everyone else seems to be rapidly advancing on express tracks to success. It poignantly captures the feeling of being stranded on ‘platform five’, awaiting a train that might never arrive. Through a narrative that weaves together themes of love, intimacy, mental health, self-acceptance, and self-criticism, Blush resonates with the shared human experience of navigating a world that often feels bewildering and unforgiving.
Blush is more than a story; it is a journey into the depths of the human psyche, an examination of why the world can seem so strange and harsh, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life’s relentless complexities.
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