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The Fall Of Domino Days by Robert Silver The Fall Of Domino Days by Robert Silver April 25, 2012 $7.99 10496 words Sample 30%
The Fall of Domino Days is a collection of poems written in chronological order during my time of incarceration. A peak into my personal experience of first time being in incarcerated. Within the lines of each poem written are questions of self-identity, justice, compassion, social responsibility, punishment & spirituality.
Medical School Poetry by Doug Dixon Medical School Poetry by Doug Dixon April 25, 2012 $0.99 1463 words Sample 20%
These are a collection of poems I wrote through medical school and residency: the lonely nights studying, stress, no sleep, the fear of failure, the new language of medicine, and loves lost and found. Then of decisions, to move West, or move to the beach. I moved to the beach. This is an old shoebox of poems opened to share with you. I hope you enjoy. Doug
تکه پاره های رویاهای من by Hadi Hajizadeh تکه پاره های رویاهای من by Hadi Hajizadeh April 25, 2012 $10.00 2412 words Sample 20%
سالها به دنبال رویاهایمان بودیم و فقط خاکستر رویاهای به دست نیامده از میان انگشتانمان روی زمین ریخت و ما را روی لبهء تردید و دو دلی در زندگی قرار داد.
the voice of white words by Hadi Hajizadeh the voice of white words by Hadi Hajizadeh April 25, 2012 $10.00 2489 words Sample 20%
Don’t you think words have voices, and that you hear their voices with your ears, heart and mind? And that you wish there was someone you could tell it to? But the occasion is not created; or you are worried that if you said the addressee would get upset. We hear the voices of such words everyday and they are accumulated in our mind.
Spring Fever by Valerian   Kouramjin Spring Fever by Valerian Kouramjin April 25, 2012 $1.29 7474 words Sample 20%
Collection of poems and songs lyrics
Ups and Downs in Life by Amy Stark Ups and Downs in Life by Amy Stark April 24, 2012 $5.50 8568 words Sample 20%
It's way for me to express the ups and downs of my life. It's also a way for me to share with others what I'm feeling by letting it all pour out of me.
Les Études - The Elements: Fire by Oluwatosin Ojumu Les Études - The Elements: Fire by Oluwatosin Ojumu April 24, 2012 $0.99 1364 words Sample 20%
Les Études - The Elements: Fire is a series of poetical contemplations about the mysterious phenomenon we call "fire"
Instantaneous (In)sanity: A Collection of 500 (pseudo-)haiku by Jess C Scott Instantaneous (In)sanity: A Collection of 500 (pseudo-)haiku by Jess C Scott April 24, 2012 $2.99 11094 words Sample 10%
Featuring 500 haiku from the personal collection of author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott. Jess's style of (pseudo-)haiku more or less follows three major principles of minimalism, immediacy and human insight.
Broken Angel by Christina Worrell Broken Angel by Christina Worrell April 24, 2012 $0.99 3795 words Sample 5%
Take a literary journey into the mind of the author Christina Worrell. A decade of poetry based on chaotic, and traumatic experiences that she has turned into dark and beautiful words. She has turned her shadowed tale into something all readers, not only can enjoy, but can relate to. Where one person finds tragedy and heartache, she found strength to pursue her passion and share it with others so
Greatest Hits and B-Sides by Vagabondage Press LLC Greatest Hits and B-Sides by Vagabondage Press LLC April 23, 2012 $3.99 2957 words Sample 20%
Ben's work has appeared in several local and national journals, including Wild Violet, White Pelican Review, The Red Clay Review and The Battered Suitcase, among others. His poem, "Stone's Weight," won first place the Lindsay R. Hannah Poetry Contest in 2007. He also has been meeting bi-weekly with a close-knit poetry group in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, since 2005.
O' Old Man River by Ryan Lee O' Old Man River by Ryan Lee April 22, 2012 $2.50 545 words Sample 20%
A short short story that is a cross mix genre between fiction and poetry. It was written just for amusement, on my part, in using mainly auditory words and symbolism. If I have to chose what art style "O' Old Man River" is in I would say, Surrealism. Because the process by which it came to mind was signing "O' Old Man River" in my dormitory shower. Imagine how my suite mates felt...Hah..
Mr. Pumpkin-Head And Other Poems by Victoria Zigler Mr. Pumpkin-Head And Other Poems by Victoria Zigler April 22, 2012 $1.99 6468 words Sample 20%
A collection of poems - many with a hint of humour - about nature, magic, emotions, and the world around us.
Heartbreak Hotel (A Tribute to the King in Verse) by Jeremy Reed Heartbreak Hotel (A Tribute to the King in Verse) by Jeremy Reed April 21, 2012 $5.99 35245 words Sample 2%
Heartbreak Hotel (A Tribute to the King in Verse) tells the Elvis story in verse. The author, Jeremy Reed, is one of the UK's most prolific contemporary poets.
Poetry Canadian Living by Julien Coallier Poetry Canadian Living by Julien Coallier April 20, 2012 $4.99 1509 words Sample 14%
The poems of `Canadian Living` are meant for academic reflection, and are based on a Canadian and American cultural perspective.
Working For A Fantasy Paycheck by Trish Waters Working For A Fantasy Paycheck by Trish Waters April 20, 2012 $2.99 1838 words Sample 20%
In the first collection of her emerging career, Trish Waters captures life with a playfully romantic style. Her poetry exudes the tumultuous route of finding love. By bridging the gap between fantasy and reality, readers will travel through her time spent in Hawaii during the take offs, turbulent patches and landings.
Excursions in daily living... Vol 3 by Ann Evans Excursions in daily living... Vol 3 by Ann Evans April 19, 2012 $2.99 2055 words Sample 30%
Free-form poetry about things in Ann’s daily life including why she writes. A garage sale, a different road taken, and other peoples words inspires writing.
Today a poem by C. Franklin by Linda Anderson Today a poem by C. Franklin by Linda Anderson April 19, 2012 $0.99 267 words Sample 20%
A visual poem with the aid of Vintage Post Cards along with real photos to express the authors thoughts along with a heart warming poem written by the author for a loved one.
(poe)Try by Rebeka Renae (poe)Try by Rebeka Renae April 18, 2012 $2.99 2660 words Sample 15%
55 poems containing interesting word choices and challenging imagery to tantalize your mind and rearrange your imagination.
A Spectator by Per Brask A Spectator by Per Brask April 18, 2012 $8.99 10926 words Sample 20%
A collection of 50 ekphrastic poems by poet, author, playwright and dramaturg Per K. Brask. Accessible and insightful, these delightful poems express the poet's playful attention to a live performance, work of art, exhibit or life moment.
Barbed Wire by Shamsud Ahmed Barbed Wire by Shamsud Ahmed April 18, 2012 $1.99 3317 words Sample 10%
Acclaimed writer Shamsud Ahmed delivers equal parts love and mystery, adventure and romance, in this searing Book of Poetry set in modern times with unparalleled quality. Do not be surprised if you get nostalgic after reading few of his Poems
Itisisn'tit by D.A. Ash Itisisn'tit by D.A. Ash April 17, 2012 $0.99 1536 words Sample 20%
it is real is it not. the contextual feel of the real and the textual seal. if not is it not just a slipping of the grip that falsehood holds and denial reinforces upon our artificial soul. i am not the retainer of this container any more than the sunshine can be held between the hands of a child on a beach. the trees hold more secrets than we could wish for at the end of a good weekend.
Poetastard by Robert Benefiel Poetastard by Robert Benefiel April 17, 2012 $0.99 14850 words Sample 20%
The fourth book of modern poetry from the author of Easy Battles For Lazy Armies, After The Fist Shot, and 4th & Hill Is Gone Forever. The author uses different stlyes of poetry to find the humor, truth, and reality in everyday life.
Some Lego Haiku by Mike Romard Some Lego Haiku by Mike Romard April 17, 2012 $0.99 250 words Sample 30%
Here are some haiku. They are all about Lego. Simple building tools. There are seventeen haiku in this collection for your enjoyment.
Poetically: Making Love With Words by Amy Gabriel Poetically: Making Love With Words by Amy Gabriel April 17, 2012 $1.99 6056 words Sample 10%
Making love with words shows the sensual side of linguistics and poetry. Rich with depth and meaning, this book of poems will entice and delight word lovers and romantics alike.
Darkened by T Drew Darkened by T Drew April 16, 2012 $0.99 2067 words Sample 15%
This is a small collection of poems that examine the darker sides of mankind. Our life in this world of light can only be truly appreciated when one has walked in the dark.
Grinder by Aaron Marko Grinder by Aaron Marko April 16, 2012 Free! 1577 words Sample 20%
A brief collection of poems about eating out of the trash written in the year 2010, approximately. Each poem has been written for maximum impact, a "double impact" so to speak. Not unlike the Jean Claude Van-Damme movie. *Guaranteed to contain poems about Jean Claude Van-Damme. ***Does not contain poems about Jean Claude Van-Damme.***
A Collection of Poetry by Christina Hamilton A Collection of Poetry by Christina Hamilton April 15, 2012 $0.99 3074 words Sample 20%
the inner thoughts of a teen struggling with depression and anger.
Erotic Poetry for Women by G. E.  Kruckeberg Erotic Poetry for Women by G. E. Kruckeberg April 15, 2012 $2.99 17940 words Sample 20%
A collection of erotic poems for the sensual woman, covering the entire range of feminine fantasies and desires. The ultimate bedside companion for the modern woman.
Best Poem Collections by Mohammad Nashir Best Poem Collections by Mohammad Nashir April 14, 2012 $1.99 6505 words Sample 10%
Poetry, best by Mohammad.
Totally Chapped by Carolyn Geraci Totally Chapped by Carolyn Geraci April 14, 2012 $1.99 3065 words Sample 10%
Weaving raw emotion and honest self-assessment, the poet allows us a glimpse into her life. Sometimes what seems to be a mundane existence on the surface is actually a pot boiling over with lost dreams and disappointments. The mask we wear to deceive others may also help us pretend everything is okay, but in the end, we need to face reality in order to find contentment.
Đời Mãi Ở Phương Đông by Du Tá»­ Lê Đời Mãi Ở Phương Đông by Du Tá»­ Lê April 14, 2012 $2.99 7311 words Sample 20%
Đời Mãi Ở Phương Đông thơ Du Tử Lê Copyright @ 2012 Du Tử Lê Kệ Sách eBook Publishing Center Smashwords Edition ISBN: 978-1-4524-9938-3
Mở Cá»­a Tá»­ Sinh by Trần Nghi Hoàng Mở Cá»­a Tá»­ Sinh by Trần Nghi Hoàng April 13, 2012 $2.99 12445 words Sample 20%
mở cửa tử sinh Trường Ca TRẦN NGHI HOÀNG Kệ Sách eBook Publishing Center Smashwords Edition Copyright @2012 by Trần Nghi Hoàng ISBN 978-1-4524-9130-1
Bốn Câu Thất Huyền Âm by Nguyá»…n Lương Vỵ Bốn Câu Thất Huyền Âm by Nguyá»…n Lương Vỵ April 13, 2012 $4.99 11410 words Sample 20%
BỐN CÂU THẤT HUYỀN ÂM Tập thơ Nguyễn Lương Vỵ FOUR LINES OF SEVEN-STRING SOUND Collection Of Poems Nguyen Luong Vy Translated by Phan Tan Hai Copyright @ 2012 Nguyễn Lương Vỵ Kệ Sách eBook Publishing Center Smashwords Edition ISBN 978-1-4524-9538-5
Chẹc Chẹc by Nguyá»…n Đình Chính Chẹc Chẹc by Nguyá»…n Đình Chính April 13, 2012 $2.99 34040 words Sample 20%
C H Ẹ C C H Ẹ C lá thư mùa xuân gửi đi thơ Copyright @2012 by Nguyễn Đình Chính Kệ Sách eBook Publishing Center Smashwords Edition ISBN 978-1-4524-9320-6
Tôi Chạy Vòng Quanh Má»™t Khoảng Trống by Trần Nguyên Đán Tôi Chạy Vòng Quanh Má»™t Khoảng Trống by Trần Nguyên Đán April 13, 2012 $2.99 21349 words Sample 20%
Trần Nguyên Đán Tôi Chạy Vòng Quanh Một Khoảng Trống tập thơ Copyrighted by Trần Nguyên Đán Published by Kệ Sách eBook Publishing Center 2012 Smashwords edition ISBN: 978-1-4524-7940-8
Attempt at the Ineffable by Michael LoPatriello Attempt at the Ineffable by Michael LoPatriello April 13, 2012 $1.99 23734 words Sample 20%
The light in the heart is the light in all. Feeling this in the heart is a sensation far above any language's ability to describe. Nevertheless, one is obligated to try. Here is a collection of mystical and spiritual poems, rants, short stories, and a play, in an attempt at the ineffable experience of the heart's light.
Concrete Jungles by Dagda Publishing Concrete Jungles by Dagda Publishing April 13, 2012 $0.99 2891 words Sample 20%
A short collection of poetry on the theme of the city. Gathered within is a selection of new writers from the US and UK, peeling back the layers of our human experience and revealing what is hidden away from plain sight.
Just Beneath the Surface Volume 3 by John Gaukel Just Beneath the Surface Volume 3 by John Gaukel April 13, 2012 $0.99 3130 words Sample 15%
Just Beneath the Surface Volume 3 is an ongoing collection or series of Prose Poetry, which is reflective of my journey through this part of my life.
Ngoài Giấc Ngá»§ by Thường Quán Ngoài Giấc Ngá»§ by Thường Quán April 13, 2012 $2.99 10791 words Sample 20%
NGOÀI GIẤC NGỦ thơ Thường Quán Phụ bản Thường Quán Copyright © 2012 by Thường Quán Kệ Sách eBook Publishing Centter Smashwords Edition ISBN: 978-1-4524-6898-3
Viết Trong Bóng Tối. Amen by Lê Thánh Thư Viết Trong Bóng Tối. Amen by Lê Thánh Thư April 13, 2012 $2.99 9777 words Sample 20%
Viết Trong Bóng Tối. Amen thơ Lê Thánh Thư Copyright @2012 Lê Thánh Thư Kệ Sách eBook Publishing Center Smashwords Edition ISBN: 978-1-4524-0648-0
ThÆ¡ Du Tá»­ Lê by Du Tá»­ Lê ThÆ¡ Du Tá»­ Lê by Du Tá»­ Lê April 12, 2012 $2.99 5024 words Sample 20%
Thơ Du Tử Lê thơ Du Tử Lê Copyright @2012 Du Tử Lê Kệ Sách eBook Publishing Center Smashwords Edition ISBN: 978-1-4524-2036-3
Premium Teenage Angst: The Poetic Formative Years by Dave V Premium Teenage Angst: The Poetic Formative Years by Dave V April 10, 2012 $0.99 1477 words Sample 20%
This is every poem that I ever wrote as a teenager and saved to a hard drive. If you are looking for pure, hormonal passion spruced up with a bit of sarcastic-yet-angst-ridden teenage wit, then look no further. If you feel like killing some time some afternoon in a nostalgic way, then join me. This collection contains 7 poems.
Rest by Masaaki Kimura Rest by Masaaki Kimura April 10, 2012 $1.99 134 words Sample 20%
95 poems with 95 abstract paintings.
Sand between the toes by Neil Robinson Sand between the toes by Neil Robinson April 10, 2012 $1.99 11309 words Sample 20%
A collection of my mother's poems (romantic, nostalgic and humorous) set in two areas of britain (the midlands and tyneside) between 1939-1995
L'amer Alzeï by Peppone L'amer Alzeï by Peppone April 09, 2012 $0.99 442 words Sample 20%
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Souvenirs by Cudalina Anna Souvenirs by Cudalina Anna April 09, 2012 $9.99 7298 words Sample 15%
An eclectic assortment of writings Intended to celebrate the imagination And which aspire to ignite imaginative travel. I extend them as offerings to the reader As a tribute to contemplation And remembrance. So come sit beside me If only for a short while...
Places Vol. 2 by Caroline Doyle Places Vol. 2 by Caroline Doyle April 09, 2012 $0.99 2104 words Sample 20%
A selection of poetry of a variety of places, from buildings to countries.
Places Vol. 1 by Caroline Doyle Places Vol. 1 by Caroline Doyle April 09, 2012 $0.99 2292 words Sample 20%
A selection of poetry of a variety of places, from buildings to countries.
Poetry From Behind Bars by Caroline Doyle Poetry From Behind Bars by Caroline Doyle April 09, 2012 $1.99 1934 words Sample 20%
A selection of 20 poems of crime and punishment
The Good... The Bad... The Indifferent... by Saydie L. Wright The Good... The Bad... The Indifferent... by Saydie L. Wright April 08, 2012 $0.99 5188 words Sample 20%
This compilation of poetry reflects different aspects of my life, good, bad and indifferent. This book is dedicated to all who struggle, or have struggled with abuse, neglect and confusion but still manage to accept and appreciate the healing power of love and forgiveness.