Poetry, Subjects & Themes
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maybe this is a story about water
by Jessica Wiebe Schafer
maybe this is a story about water explores what it means to hold spiritual beliefs in the face of a changing world. It questions, seeks, grieves, explores new answers, and ultimately celebrates the joy that can be found in connection to the world ...
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From Prairie Roots to Lake Erie Shores
My Story in My Words by Joan Harder
Born in a tiny prairie hamlet in depression era Alberta, Joan Harder’s evocative writing reveals her vivid memories of growing up, moving, losing loved ones and the happiness and joy one can find in every moment. Through the everyday stumbles and ...
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What I Carry with Me
by Carol A. Stephen
If you have ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of a poet, What I Carry with Me offers a glimpse. Only a hint because, as poet Carol A. Stephen illuminates, the world contains endless moments for pause, awe, and reflection. ...
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Dear Adventurous Heart
by Brandi Marie
Told in six parts, this beautifully crafted book of poetry explores the cycle of love and heartbreak and the importance of always coming back to yourself. Written from personal experiences, each page offers a familiar taste in the reader’s mouth. ...
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The Looking Glass
Glimpses of Life Through Poetry by Lisa Sherk
After a long day, relaxing on the couch with a cup of tea and a book can be the perfect way to unwind. The Looking Glass evokes this comfort: stormy weather outside and you, the reader, warm and cozy inside. This collection of rhyming and free verse ...
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Painted Words
Poetry, Art and Parkinson's by Chantal Wolf
Painted Words is a collection of twenty-five poems where poet Chantal Wolf finds her artistic voice again following a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. These poems reflect on and investigate the complexities of the disease, what it means to be ...
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La Vie en Poème
by Allison Jane Gonsalves
Life is filled with twists, turns, and powerful emotions that can all be captured in the space of a single poem. Reading poetry enables us to connect to the feelings and experiences we share as part of the human condition. La Vie en Poème invites ...
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Songs for My Father
by Katherine Lazaruk
Songs for My Father is a raw and honest collection of free verse poetry about the author’s relationship with her father. It chronicles how his anger and abuse left her emotionally trapped for many years, and how she found her way back into herself ...
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Love Breathes With Me II
A Book of Poetry & Prayers by Cathy AJ Hardy
The spiritual prayers and poems in this collection speak to the inner soul journey of those seeking awareness of Divine Presence in all things. To be fully awake and open to grace and wisdom, we must pause, listen, and reflect, knowing our human ...
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Bent, Bruised, Abused but not Broken
The Susan Dealy Story by Susan Dealy
I have endured much trauma in my life, but I’m here to say that with a good attitude, things can really make a difference. I’m hoping that sharing my experiences will help you realize that you, too, can TURN YOUR MESS INTO A MESSAGE . . . There is ...
