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"The Violet Book" by Various. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are...
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"Elene; Judith; Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh; Byrhtnoth" by Various (translated by James Mercer Garnett). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost...
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Im who I am. I am a very loving, compassionate lady My passions are reading to get lost in other peoples words To discover other worlds Then there is music amazing how it can brighten your spirit But my true passion to life is my poems I write, the inner Feelings, I bring light to darkness through words, with each Word I write I give to life of golden sunsets, days covered In raindrops, cold nights by campfires. Most off all I give my thanks to our...
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The poems in this book represent a passionate belief in and love for this world. They challenge us to have the proper attitude toward our imperiled world: nobody owns this planet earth and we have the right to be here as well as demand that there be Peace on this Earth and Goodwill towards Men, Women, and Children.
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LEGACY IN WORDS I ponder what I can leave My children when Im gone, For I dont have a lot of money, Nor a great big fancy home. They will have some memories But those will surely fade. What tangible thing can I leave, To remind them of my place. I put some words together Some of them even rhyme They tell of my inner most thoughts And things going on at that time. When the children read this book Of poetry they will see My legacy in words A gift to...
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"The Old Bush Songs" by Various. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are...
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A comprehensive anthology of the best Scottish poetry of the sixteenth century, this book features works by such luminaries as Robert Burns, William Dunbar, and Gavin Douglas. Eyre-Todd's introduction provides historical and cultural context for the poems, making this volume a must-have for lovers of Scottish literature.
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“Caribbean Sounds of Poetry” by Sanaa appeals to a general audience. It focuses on the vast reservoir that the Caribbean shares with other countries. It includes local poems of the United States, Jamaica, and other South Caribbean countries. One poem which I especially like is "Ode to an Autumn's Leaf."
11) Eye of My Mind
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I have always loved rhyming poetry, especially in the forms and styles of Wm. Shakespeare and Robert Frost. I like the simplicity, also, of Robert Frost. I tried my had at writing poetry in my teen years and took classes during my lifetime, ofjournalism and poetry writing, hoping to learn and improve my work. My poems are of simple things that I have observed in my lifetime, or that have happened and became important in my mind. These poems have been...
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Designed for both individual use and professional development programs, Self-Care for Teachers provides guided reflections and practical advice for classroom teachers and educational leaders alike, and will be of immediate benefit to many who feel overwhelmed by the increasing demands of the profession and are struggling to avoid burn out and find balance. Clearly, many teachers are stretched to the breaking point, and much the same could be said...
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This collection of poems for children, edited by Coventry Patmore, will delight many parents with young children. There are literally dozens of poems in this book, indexed by first line and also by title. They are mostly rhyming and cover a huge variety of subjects. They are the sort of poems that older generations often knew by heart forming the fabric of our children's literature.
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When the air begins to cool and the leaves start to change, there is magic adrift in the early autumn breeze. The Magic to be Seen on Halloween, brings many of the seasons elements to life with handmade wool-felted characters surrounded in natures beauty at the peak of Harvest Season.
19) Poetry 2 Ponder
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A collection of poetry inspired by the Holy Spirit. Whether you are new on your journey with Christ; youve experienced His love and care for years, or today you are considering receiving the gift of salvation, it is my hope that Poetry 2 Ponder will be a blessing. The term vessel is likened to a tug boat for me. Prompted to step out of my comfort zone, to see God at work, has been an incredible journey. Beginning with a few poems; I began seeking...
20) Is Like This
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Kasi Senge Senghor, the master craftsman, weaves an intricate and finely constructed tapestry with his array of poems, moving from one theme to the next with the utmost ease and dexterity. Safiya Baksh-Hosein [poet] The images he evokes causes his readers to look within themselves for answers to some of life's mysteries. Gerard Le Gendre (Okera Osayande) [teacher] Its such beautiful poetry...deep, imaginative, soulful, fresh, full of passion; full...
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