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The Bench by Kevin Farran The Bench by Kevin Farran Nov. 04, 2010 $3.99 57986 words Sample 20%
Jenny, the office mouse, whose literary aspirations suffocate in the corner cubicle of a large city publisher, is innocently deluded by a chance trail of love left by a phantom poet. The trail of delusion tears at her cloistered life, extracting her dreams and when she emerges from her musty chrysalis to confront the author, it costs her, her job and sanity, but releases a far greater power.
Words Like Daggers: A Poetry Collection by Steve Wands Words Like Daggers: A Poetry Collection by Steve Wands Nov. 03, 2010 $0.99 8169 words Sample 50%
Words Like Daggers is a collection of poetry not suitable for the stiff and scholarly. It revels in its rebellions of modern day life and doesn't fear what lurks in the shadows. Its heartfelt passages will linger long enough for you to wonder what the next apocalyptic stanza might bring; a B-movie inspiration, or an exclamation of life.
Twenty-Ten by Mike Wilson Twenty-Ten by Mike Wilson Nov. 02, 2010 $1.00 3057 words Sample 15%
A collection of poetry on the state of the world today. Includes views on employment, technology, bullying, and various other subjects that are in the news in 2010.
Ms. Popular by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Ms. Popular by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 02, 2010 You set the price! 1010 words Sample 20%
If you don't belong somewhere you're gonna get kicked out! Love yourselves, sometimes not fitting in is better than fitting in. This girl had to learn the hard way. Learn from her mistakes.
Useless Trinkets by Eon Buble Useless Trinkets by Eon Buble Nov. 02, 2010 You set the price! 4383 words Sample 100%
a collection of healing thoughts and prose
Equality Complex by Ian Kellett Equality Complex by Ian Kellett Nov. 02, 2010 $8.99 14472 words Sample 20%
From MoonGoole Collections 'Equality Complex' is the second installment in a collection of relatable and striking poetry by Author Ian Kellett. Modernly real and packed with human emotion and thought; the words contained within will have you wanting more.
Yes We Can! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Yes We Can! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 $1.99 596 words Sample 20%
For the President and the people
The Demons in My Bathroom by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) The Demons in My Bathroom by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Nov. 01, 2010 $2.00 585 words Sample 20%
Naked I Stand Before Thee
Peace' Love & Diamonds! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Peace' Love & Diamonds! by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Oct. 30, 2010 $4.99 2147 words Sample 30%
Dedicated to all of the Stars in the dark sky!
Elemental by Jessica Erica Hahn Elemental by Jessica Erica Hahn Oct. 30, 2010 $1.99 6227 words Sample 10%
ELEMENTAL is a chapbook of 11 poems by Jessica Erica Hahn. It was originally published by Passing Through Publications in 1998.
Kriego Silencieux...! by Mishka Zakharin Kriego Silencieux...! by Mishka Zakharin Oct. 30, 2010 $3.49 5988 words Sample 15%
A young man's journey through his own spiritual underworld... a dark (and occasionally humorous) novel in verse [expurgated]; a lickerishly libertine and bohemianly beat romp of degradation and despair... [This book contains graphic sexual language, and is not appropriate for all readers.]]
With Dynamics and other poems by P. J. Dodd With Dynamics and other poems by P. J. Dodd Oct. 30, 2010 $2.99 9624 words Sample 50%
The second poetry book by P. J. Dodd is 50 more poems in his forceful style and rhythmic honesty. You will not read poems like these anywhere else. With Dynamics and other poems aims to show a rich barrage of words and phrases with enough polish to make a pleasant refinement while still retaining the texture and heat of a fiery core.
Sleep by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Sleep by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Oct. 30, 2010 $1.99 1039 words Sample 25%
Contains [Touchy Subject Matter] Reader Take Heed...
In the Garden of Floydette by William Pierce In the Garden of Floydette by William Pierce Oct. 30, 2010 $1.98 2553 words Sample 20%
Board the dreamship. Fly on sweet angel. Never touch the sky. Our loves will always live in our memories. Immortal. Immutable. Devine. The joys of life. Love of mother. Fun in the Sun.Perfect passion. Chili days.Celebrate the Sea. I sit. Upon the the hill. Blessed by the words of my supporters. I sit.
Colors of My Land by Rose Mueni Mutisya Colors of My Land by Rose Mueni Mutisya Oct. 29, 2010 $4.99 4033 words Sample 10%
A collection of coloful poems reflecting on momories and visions of culture and life and also touching on the reality of life as it is.
A man of few words... by Spargo Postle A man of few words... by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010 Free! 319 words Sample 100%
We may not speak much but it does not mean there are no words within us.
Homicide: Now and Then by David Halliday Homicide: Now and Then by David Halliday Oct. 25, 2010 $2.99 4336 words Sample 50%
Death comes in the quiet of our thoughts. When we were looking the wrong way. At the moon being smothered by a cloud. It begins in panic. Thrashing out. We want to live. Something standing over us. Waiting for our last breath. Murder. Now and then.
Crowd Noises by David Halliday Crowd Noises by David Halliday Oct. 23, 2010 $2.99 2297 words Sample 20%
Before I began to listen. In my younger days. I ranted. Invited into small spaces. Where my nose was rubbed in my words. Listened to my fellow poets. Bleed. Black. And wondered if I heard an echo. Or was everyone crazy. These were the Crowd Noises.
Between Land and Sea by Christianne Charles Between Land and Sea by Christianne Charles Oct. 22, 2010 $2.99 4183 words Sample 20%
Between Land and Sea is a collection of poetry. The underlyng theme is renewal: spiritual, physical, mental, emotional that can be found within nature. Spring is the greatest example of renewal come to life. The whole world around us undergoes a metamorphosis like a caterpillar before it becomes a butterfly. The jubilant laughter of birds makes us forget our sorrows.
101 Politically Incorrect LIMERICKS by Gary Kuyper 101 Politically Incorrect LIMERICKS by Gary Kuyper Oct. 21, 2010 $0.99 18229 words Sample 15%
I have here some brand new ditties From old and not-so-old cities They mostly contain Stuff to warp your brain Such as sex, violence, language and nudities
When You Breathe (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus When You Breathe (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Oct. 20, 2010 $0.99 192 words Sample 79%
Dr. Claus presents When You Breathe deep inside water colors. You are Purest Gold and you are a Daughter of Kings. Together we play in Fields Of Silver My Starry Jewel. The Gift you give to me is an Everlasting Rose because you have a Heart Of Gold. I Am Yours Everyday. Love Is The Light I See in your Reflection. Whisper Again what Love Is For and Kiss Me. You Ask and I reply, Will You Marry Me.
The Saints of Jazz by David Halliday The Saints of Jazz by David Halliday Oct. 18, 2010 $2.99 3816 words Sample 50%
They began their careers in small clubs. And cat houses. In choirs. And minstrel shows. They were applauded. Made famous. At times they were loved. They made a lot of money and spent it. On booze. On drugs. On men. And became famous. Some died in small rooms without family. Some in the arms of their children. They were all different. They were the Saints of Jazz. And they loved to sing.
My Love Whispers (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus My Love Whispers (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Oct. 14, 2010 $0.99 194 words Sample 79%
Dr. Claus presents "My Love Whispers" in lovely water colors. You may for the first time experience being Forever Warm and living where Love Will Grow. You will know The Beauty in You because You Are The Mother Of All Flowers and Most Beautiful. There is only One Love Like You I Believe so please take a moment to enjoy the Morning Light. Begin Showering Love and you will Live In Love Forever.
Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry by Cendrine Marrouat Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry by Cendrine Marrouat Oct. 14, 2010 $11.99 17992 words Sample 10%
Five Years and Counting is the testimony of a soul that has endured and embraced challenges to enjoy life to its fullest. No matter what your beliefs are, the words of this unique poetic voice will touch your heart and bring you comfort and inspiration...
From Poet's Hand; 101 Collected Poems by Kristian Goldmund Aumann From Poet's Hand; 101 Collected Poems by Kristian Goldmund Aumann Oct. 13, 2010 $9.00 5737 words Sample 20%
Lyric, lyric, lyric... What we think when we hear the word lyric? Originally – from the Greek word, lyra, meaning lyre, lyric poetry, refers to a short song accompanied by a musical instrument, almost always the lyre. And so is lyric, and so are poems, in the broadest sense, nothing more than “Enscripturated singing” with all its forms of expression.
Love Poems After Fifty Years by Gerald M. Weinberg Love Poems After Fifty Years by Gerald M. Weinberg Oct. 13, 2010 $0.99 7777 words Sample 20%
Jerry celebrates his 50 years together with Dani in Poetry. A true love story for all ages.
A Scattering of Imperfections by Katrina K Guarascio A Scattering of Imperfections by Katrina K Guarascio Oct. 13, 2010 $4.99 8453 words Sample 20%
"A Scattering of Imperfections" is hard to put down once you've touched the beautiful cover and opened it to the even more beautiful and moving words. Some of the poems are kicky and funny....some are sentimental and beautiful...all of them moved me. It's a wonderful way to spend time curled up in front of a fire on a rainy day. -- Review by Teresa Crooks.
Silver by Rod Walters Silver by Rod Walters Oct. 11, 2010 $0.99 3143 words Sample 30%
Silver is bite-sized fun – sort of like your favorite cereal for a long breakfast. It will also only take that long consume the whole book. Each poem goes after just one main thought. Some are very direct, some a bit cleverer, but all easy to “get it.” Twenty-five nuggets of silver for your pleasure.
Who Said What Now? by Damia Bowen Who Said What Now? by Damia Bowen Oct. 10, 2010 $1.99 6629 words Sample 30%
Who Said What Now? is a series of poetry written by Damia Bowen over the past six years, now collected into the one book for your reading pleasure.
Inhale Deeply (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Inhale Deeply (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Oct. 09, 2010 $0.99 191 words Sample 75%
Please stop and Inhale Deeply the beauty in and around you. When you do you Awaken Love and your heart will feel Butterfly Kisses and Rays of Light. Find this place where Love Is A River and Deep Inside you will experience True Love. Dr Claus presents Inhale Deeply (Aquarelle) rippling in water colors. You are a Rose of Sharon and you Color The World. Remember My Valentine, You Are Beautiful!
A Soldier's Pay by Rod Walters A Soldier's Pay by Rod Walters Oct. 07, 2010 $1.49 2507 words Sample 50%
Looking at the soldier's life from the Vietnam era and earlier, the author wonders how a soldier accepts himself day-to-day. There is no good answer. Read, and understand why a soldier's real pay is simply to be left alone. Could there be a more powerful antiwar statement than a snapshot of a soldier after a battle?
The Promise (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus The Promise (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Oct. 06, 2010 $0.99 191 words Sample 75%
Enjoy a walk on the beach or a beautiful sunset. Look up to the stars and wonder or down to a beautiful butterfly. Walk slowly through the garden and take a moment to breathe. When you do you will remember The Promise and you will remember Love. Dr. Claus presents Love poems in water colors and Love.
Opportunities That We Said No To In The Past by Stanford Friedman Opportunities That We Said No To In The Past by Stanford Friedman Oct. 04, 2010 $0.99 9469 words Sample 15%
37 poems by Stanford Friedman. ************ It is commonplace, for some, to eat dirt / or lick at the window of an office / if that is what one inherits. / I did not choose my father’s profession / but became him nonetheless. His half-life. ***********
The Poetess (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus The Poetess (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Oct. 03, 2010 $0.99 192 words Sample 75%
Experience the magic of poetry painted in water colors. Remember singing with the flowers, watching a sunset, walking on the beach, or playing in fields of gold. If you do, you will be delighted as Dr. Claus marries these to Love poems to sooth your heart. Discover The Poetess and allow her to whisper "I Love You."
17 Poem's To My Wife by FuAn Kang 17 Poem's To My Wife by FuAn Kang Oct. 03, 2010 $0.99 106 words Sample 50%
17 poems, 16 and 1 "pure", contained in 5 paragraphs, each paragraph labeled according to the chinese 5 elements - Wu Xing. I wrote these poem’s for my wife, an intimate gift. They were written at a time when we were having to endure a long separation. I found further inspiration by being both separated and caught in a perilous situation. I will leave you to judge the intensity of either.
My Lover (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus My Lover (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Oct. 03, 2010 $0.99 191 words Sample 75%
Dr. Claus presents to you this book of Love Poems and Butterflies bathed in water colors. Remember your first butterfly. Fly high again as you find real beauty inside of you. These poems are designed to lift you in the air. Float upon a warm breeze and enjoy our Love on butterflies.
To Thee I Sing (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus To Thee I Sing (Aquarelle) by Dr. Claus Oct. 02, 2010 $0.99 196 words Sample 75%
Remember your first rose. Dr. Claus presents everlasting roses enrobed in the beauty of water colors to comfort you. Find this rose within your heart and you will know love. Read and visualize the poetry of love.
Going on a Picnic: Poetry Especially for Children by Michael R. Collings Going on a Picnic: Poetry Especially for Children by Michael R. Collings Oct. 01, 2010 $0.99 2731 words Sample 40%
These twenty-one poems, written with a younger audience in mind, recall special moments of childhood--moments of discovery, of excitement, of joy, of learning. All are designed to appeal to the child in the reader...regardless of age.
Ethereal Erotica Poetry Anthology by Deborah Simpson Ethereal Erotica Poetry Anthology by Deborah Simpson Sep. 29, 2010 $4.95 7377 words Sample 20%
An intimate cocktail of arousal with every turn of the page, each erotic tale weaves a perfect fantasy of innuendo to whet your appetite. Allusive poetry that emboldens passion by its very essence, opening uncharted trails of exploration into the caverns and coves of desire, enticing your imagination into an inescapable world of titillation.
Chaos & Murder by Elisha Shumaker Chaos & Murder by Elisha Shumaker Sep. 29, 2010 $0.99 5286 words Sample 45%
A digital publishing of Elisha Shumaker's poetry chapbook, "Chaos & Murder". "Chaos & Murder" was originally published in print in 2009. Some Adult Content.
Paysage de romance by Said Azzaoui Paysage de romance by Said Azzaoui Sep. 29, 2010 $8.50 19350 words Sample 20%
Accepter de parler à propos de l’autre, tel est le défi qui m’est offert par Saïd Azzaoui. Au travers des années qui me furent octroyées de le côtoyer, de le lire, je suis et demeure l’heureux lecteur de sa poésie. Ses écrits vont de pair avec ses émotions, empreints de fragilité et surtout de sensibilité à l’autre.
Penny, Passed By by Rod Walters Penny, Passed By by Rod Walters Sep. 28, 2010 $1.49 4631 words Sample 50%
"Penny, Passed By" is the evolution of a successful life. Success is always the “getting there” – the excitement of committing to a real and defined destination, the love of excellence over mere participation, the certainly of one’s own powers regardless of outsiders. “We don’t need no stinkin’ lucky pennies.”
Coeur de Verre by Mahoussi Dekoun Coeur de Verre by Mahoussi Dekoun Sep. 28, 2010 $8.15 3191 words Sample 25%
Ce recueil de poèmes « Cœur de Verre » rassemble des poésies qui touchent des thèmes tels que l’amour, la haine, le désespoir, le chagrin, l’enfance, les souvenirs, la vie, la mort et bien d’autres encore. Que le lecteur attiré par le titre du recueil s’attende à trouver effectivement un cœur de verre, transparent comme un verre.
Poems of my mind vol. 1 by Nicholas Rivera Poems of my mind vol. 1 by Nicholas Rivera Sep. 27, 2010 $3.00 711 words Sample 20%
Poems of my mind contains emotion, issues, and stories behind the poem. Enjoy your read and imagine the poems as you see fit. All these have some tale behind my life.
Les Isles errantes by Jean Cloutier Les Isles errantes by Jean Cloutier Sep. 26, 2010 $8.25 3930 words Sample 20%
Le titre même du recueil laisse deviner une grande errance… Errance amoureuse dans laquelle la douleur et la joie se fondent et se confondent, errance des sens qui voguent d’un corps à un autre, d’une époque révolue à un avenir annoncé, errance des images poétiques à la dérive qui très souvent sont énoncées dans un discours épousant la prose.
My #1 Thug by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) My #1 Thug by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Sep. 25, 2010 $0.99 747 words Sample 20%
Thugs need love, too!
Unique Poems by jackie rose Unique Poems by jackie rose Sep. 25, 2010 $2.99 884 words Sample 50%
Poems on different types of subjects and meangs on lifes ups and downs.
Ontological Intoxication by Jason Greendyk Ontological Intoxication by Jason Greendyk Sep. 25, 2010 $4.99 9792 words Sample 39%
Find here a book of poetry tracing the philosophical, inward journey from the youthful drive of innocence to the rhetorical drive of disillusionment on the road to ecstatic meaning. Embark with faith and stubborn resolve on a journey to the deconstruction of everything and venture to find love in the eye of the storm.
Storyteller Songs by G. R. Grove Storyteller Songs by G. R. Grove Sep. 25, 2010 $2.99 8130 words Sample 50%
This is a collection of poetry taken from the "Young Gwernin" trilogy of the Storyteller series: historical novels about Britain and her bards in the years after King Arthur's death. If you haven't read them yet, you might want to start there, as some of these poems could be considered plot spoilers. On the other hand, you could just plunge in now and see how you like Gwernin's world...
Tipcat by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Tipcat by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Sep. 25, 2010 $1.99 504 words Sample 25%
The game begins with a piece of wood... Contains: Clever, witty, wordplay, suggestive content. Requires a sense of humor to thoroughly enjoy. Must love dogs! Let the games begin! M.