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	Minding Silence by Daril Bentley		Selected from the author’s 35 years of writing collected in eight previous books—and including a substantial selection of new work—this volume offers a neglected lyric voice that has been compared to the likes of Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Wallace Stevens, and William Carlos Williams. In the line that includes Dickinson, Bynner, Creeley, and Kooser, Mr. Bentley reaffirms the gravitas of density and brevity.
	Requiem by Russel G. Robison		I still can see them lying there. Some eyes are closed while others stare. The fallen ones no longer strong; For they have finished with their song. Too many times I've seen that sight. Too many times I've cried at night; Unable to resist the thought; That what they did will be forgot.
	Shadows and Light by Brandon Wallace		Shadows and Light was compiled over the course of more than a decade, with some poems written mere months ago and others written during the author's first days as an undergraduate back in the early 2000s. The poems collected here are like prisms reflecting his temperament, moods, ideas, and philosophies at various stages of his life.
	Celebrating the Human Spirit by Psalmist Pauline Morgan		I was born in Jamaica, West Indies. Writing a book was never my plan in life. I had no skills or even any special interest in poetry, but one day my thoughts just took on a new direction, summoning me to listen and to look within myself. They brought truth and clarity, healing and comfort to me.
	Tides of Life by Tashika Cecchetti		From a wedding poem to expressions of passion, intimacy and eroticism, Tides of Life is a roller coaster of emotions, a study of love desired, lost and regained. Tashika speaks about the unspeakable, exploring taboo themes, unfaithfulness and deceit, written from the perspective of both the deceiver and the deceived.
	*Terra Magica* by Andrew McCorpse		Poetry inspired by romantic teenage travelling, working in an insane asylum, and seeking my own place in the world of simplicity and complexity. The original idea to express my experience in poetry started with moving to Israel in '95, when surrounded by a near-mediaeval religion coupled with a progressive social modernity.
	*These Pieces of Literature* by Tyler W. Stinson		These Pieces of Literature creates and vividly paints a world completely consumed and devoured by misery and sin. Poems that are heart-breaking and breath-stealing and short stories that are disturbing and violent have birthed these pieces of literature.
	My Repent by Curtis D. Shoemake		This is not your typical poetry book, nor Curt your typical poet. Some of his poems are touching and insightful. Others are raw and uncomfortable. Every poem holds a mirror to our own lives.
	*thinking of you* by Tamara Hollins		A collection of short, direct, passionate poems capturing the intricacies and desires that are part of interpersonal relationships, thinking of you begins with a navigation of the often conflicted space between self-definition and society’s definition.
	So What If I Bleed by Nicole Borello		A memoir through poetry that spans four decades: the 70's, 80's, 90's and the new millennium. Pulled from childhood memories and the pages of personal journals, the poems reveal personal turmoil, and also what is going on in the world around her. Her life parallels that of a young girl in the 1920's who goes from long hair to a bob, who is no longer confined, who has finally become her own.
	*Dark Poetry of Mine* by Tyler W. Stinson		Not for the faint of heart, Dark Poetry is the thoughts, views and passions of people who live in a cold and heartless world. A window on the thoughts of a guilty soul as he encounters violent people and the mentally ill. Dark Poetry of Mine paints a violent and sad world, shows God as the merciless one who condemns you to hell. It is the abyss of one man’s soul.
	*Heartfelt Treasures* by Mary Elizabeth Kelly Austin		Mary Elizabeth Kelly Austin was born in Jersey City. She spent her childhood and adult life living in New Jersey. In 2003, at the age of 45, she was diagnosed with a chronic auto-immune disease called Wegener’s Granulomatosis. The disease almost took her life, but she won the battle. Each day now with her family and friends is a cherished blessing.
	Delta Blue: Testament by Russell G. Robison		Think not of cost is what they said, And disregard how many dead But those who sit in lofty air, Will never understand my prayer Forgive us God now as we fall, Inside the sadness of it all For those who fell no more to rise, And those who still can hear their cries
	*Inspirational Poetry for Your Recovery* by Rick Finkelstein		A great book . . . before, during, and after treatment. This book will help you and your loved ones: • Feel what you are feeling. • Learn to give yourself a break. • Live in today . . . live in the solution. • Realize that you are not alone.

	*Sightings* by Christopher Kuhl		“With simple eloquence, Christopher paints haunting pictures. Pictures that allow the reader to peer into the soul of a gifted, sometimes tortured spirit. . . extraordinary . . . will touch the mind, soul, and heartstrings of a broad spectrum of readers. . . . Christopher is an inspiration.”—Cheryl Brown, Crisis Line of the Fox Valley

	The Questioning Way by Dewey Dirks		The Questioning Way is a book about open mindedness, skepticism and the human spirit. It combines elements of both western and eastern philosophy to create a unique and thought provoking perspective on modern life. The Questioning Way isn't about getting you to believe a certain group of ideas, its about helping you create your own beliefs.

	The Poetry of Jessie Trumbower Ellison compiled by Elizabeth Holly		A collection of classic poetry, covering a range of subjects over a lifetime of poetic work, from WWII through the mid-eighties. From a few earlier poems to later, more polished works, this book reveals a tender and perceptive contemplation of the tougher situations in life, and also touches on the lighter side.

	*Cadillac on the Bowery* by Michael Domino		Cadillac on the Bowery chronicles the exceptional metamorphosis of Mike Domino, a successful self-made businessman who, in his forties, finally discovered what was most important in life. He realized that he had the soul of a poet as he traversed the world, snapping photos and chronicling the triumphs and travails of a wide array of people.

	Delta Blue: River War by Russell G. Robison		Decisions There’ve been days I feared the night; And nights I’ve feared the dawn; They say the war is over; But the fears have never gone. You find out just how strong you are; When it’s time to face your fear; For with it comes a chill inside; That warns of danger near. Those times when you will curse your eyes; For giving you such sight; It is a test of will; When it gets down to run or fight.

	On Being Alive by Liza Sisk		"Is it possible to capture the essence of what it really means to be alive? Can words do justice to the emotions that we choose to feel or are desperate to protect ourselves from? Words can indeed and award-winning poet Liza Sisk shows us how in her moving new collection of poems, On Being Alive. . . ."

	Meeting at the Divide by Daril Bentley		Bringing together songs and verses of the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt, Meeting at the Divide travels across America—exploring rural and urban life from the industrial Northeast to the Continental Divide to points crossed by the mercurial winds of the desert Southwest.

	**Dear Dad: Life Through the Eyes of an Adult Child of an Alcoholic** by Kelly Phillips Bookamer		Growing up with an alcoholic father, Kelly Phillips Bookamer harbored feelings of anger, confusion, and depression. Dear Dad reflects the inner turmoil that consumed Kelly for much of her life. Following her father’s painful death, she came to realize that she was not alone and that she could control her own destiny.

	Condominiums, Conch Shells and Consciousness by Liza Sisk		“Liza Sisk, in her final poem of Condominiums, Conch Shells and Consciousness, writes—Rarely do we notice that the Fibonacci series...repeats in our stream of consciousness. Every sequence of poems in this collection confirms that possibility. Sisk’s subjects move in and out of the particular and the universal: first this-worldly, about the challenges of the common grass allergy, buying a condominium; then other-worldly, about everyman traveling from earth to heaven, the three weavers deciding our fate.

	Casi Americanos por Elizabeth Delgado		Esta colección de poesías navega a través de la nostalgia y recuenta la conmovedora historia de una miedosa e humilde niña nacida en Puerto Rico. Su madre, en búsqueda de una vida mejor, cría a su hija en los Estados Unidos.

	Spilled INK. by Daniel V. Black		An eloquent, articulate, and raw book of poetry, lyrics, philosophy. Lyrics of a young life destroyed by a lover and a best friend. Well-written and raw, these stories in verse were compared on MySpace to Edger Allen Poe.

	Trilogy: The Love Generation by Neferti-ti Hamza		“…poetically unique…a book for women, about women, and one which women of all cultures can understand and appreciate.” —Kaye Trout, Midwest Book Review The name Trilogy celebrates three generations of love: grandmother, mother, and daughter. Poetry gives us the freedom we need when our voices are not enough.

	Lilly White Lies and Dreams by Lilly White		Lilly White Lies and Dreams has been sitting in and around my mind for the best of twenty years. Rhymes would come and go, depending on where I was in my life. Spirit continues to be so gracious, giving thoughts to me that help along the way as I continue to rediscover myself through recovery.

	*Wisdom of Life* by Bruce Kriger		This book of philosophical poems is written in 9 languages: Chinese, French, English, German, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian, Arabic, Sanskrit and contains 20 superb illustrations.

	*Hungry Ghosts* by D. Kildare		Kildare’s poems take us to the edge between things and nothing, where language both secures us and imprisons us.

	*Spirits Verse* by George MacArthur		When Coach MacArthur is not teaching elementary physical education in Vero Beach, Florida, he can be found riding the surf or walking the beaches in his hometown of Fort Pierce.

	*Cowgirl Jeans* by Dana R. Simmons		How do you cope with life when you feel abandoned? You question if and how you will survive. And you do survive; you learn how to live by learning how to write and when to talk.

	A Shanty Kingdom by Daril Bentley		Why should we speak of heritage, family, culture, tradition, history, and beliefs? What are these in the context of friend and stranger, of place and time, of technology and the natural world, of society and institutions?

	*Heavenly Stars Making Earthly Calls* by Dennis Gedvillas		This book is about a vivid view of angels, which at times may seem unusual.

	*Embrace* by Alla Davidson		Original poems and drawings create a fascinating passage into the world of human visions, affections, and paradoxes. Written in the best traditions of Russian poetry, yet with their own unique melody and rhythm, the verses overflow with a distinctive sensibility that will leave you spellbound.

	*Moments in Time, Captured Through Rhyme* by Indra Gupta		Much of what we feel cannot be said out loud without making someone hurt or angry. For author Indra Gupta, poetry is a channel for those emotions, a way to speak what can't easily be spoken or heard.

	*The Greatest Gift of Poetry* by Chet Taylor		THIS BOOK IS FROM THE SERIES THE GREATEST GIFT OF POETRY “LISTEN UP" In order to explain the Bible in a more simple form, the author has broken many favorite scriptures and verses into simple poetry form.

	*Broken Roses* by Michael Dattolico		Explore the enigmatic tribulations of misery, history, passion, philosophy, friendship, intoxication, love, and other emotional trinkets through the eyes of a teenage prodigy. As bold as it is vulnerable, this collection of poetry is a beautifully crafted, crisp, and original expression of emotional transference that remains true to the essence of its humble origins, jotted on napkins and lecture note margins.

	*More...* *Thoughts* by James F. Weinsier

	The Struggles and Outcome of the Untamed by Roneshia Murray		When do you realize you have a personality disorder? How do you know? The Struggles and Outcome of the Untamed is one young woman’s answer to those questions, describing her discovery that the neglect and substance abuse around her has affected her much more powerfully than she ever knew.

	*Delta Blue:* *Hallowed Ground* by Russell G. Robison		I walked among Giants, and they called me brother. This is a book of poetry—combat poetry, raw and real—about those I served with in Vietnam. All wars are the same. The uniforms change, the weapons change, the nations change, but war is an emotion that never changes for those who have known it.

	101 Haiku for Moms by Faith R. Foyil		"Faith R. Foyil has managed to reduce parenting down to its basic components and being a Mom, Dad, spouse or caregiver has never been as funny. Would make the perfect gift for those brand new parents for whom free time is at a premium!"—Linda Sharp, columnist and author of Stretchmarks On My Sanity.

	*Heavenly Interviews* by John W. Murphy		A visitor arrives with many questions that are addressed to three of Heaven's residents. Who hasn't wondered what Heaven would be like? Here's an opportunity to read about what could be In your future.

	*Conversation with a Butterfly* by Amanda Hunt		Conversation with a Butterfly is poetry in transition. Just as the butterfly changes, we as people change everyday. We fail, we learn, we grow, and we succeed. We may not take on wings, but we take on other characteristics in our very own personalities and some of us through physical traits.

	*Maw Maw! The Sun's Up* by Klare Sullivan		“In my day” children were considered blessings from heaven. The greatest generation, of which I am a part, produced and reproduced, and the population was ever-increasing in the good old U.S.A. Motherhood, in its natural sequence, generally followed wedded bliss. Those of us who grew up before the sixties felt warmly rewarded when our houses were filled with laughing, happy youngsters.

	*Destiny for a Tragedy* by Annamaria Scaccia		Youth is just a distraction. Time is non-existent. Everything is questionable. Everything is lost. A collection of poems, prose, songs, mistakes, regrets, boredom, and persistence, Destiny for a Tragedy tells of a tale of a young girl racing through the red lights of youth,

	*Soul Traveler* by Max Freesney Píerre		This poet speaks with power. —Maya Angelou, Drumvoices Review Soul Traveler, with the power of words, creates a universe of thoughts and emotions we all can share.

	*The One in the Middle* by Mike Nelson		Mike says he writes, "To keep hold of the hand of my own innocence and spiritual purpose that can be easily lost in the crowded and over stimulating mall of this American life.” "When I was young, I knew the stories of the stars" So begins the first poem of Mike Nelson's book.

	*Coyote Dance* by Francesca Boring		"The Poems in Coyote Dance by Francesca Mason Boring cut to the bone with their honesty...They offer brilliant and insightful portrayals of Native pain, hope, and joy. In the flickering firelight of these poems, you can smell the deer meat sizzling; you can hear our ancestors singing to us.” —Adrian C. Louis

	*Please Delay Departure* by Betty Ann Fisher		Please Delay Departure is a luminous collection of over 100 works of poetry and prose by Betty Ann Fisher. Humorous and sometimes sad, this volume explores the worlds of love and loss as experienced by the author.

	*Sunset Roads* by Richard Earl		The '70s were a turning point in our history. But a mere description of major events cannot recall those years, because the measure of change is individual lives. From the sociopolitical to the deeply personal, this collection explores change on every level of human experience and emotion.

	*Amorphous Models of the Soul* by Ajos		Poetry and Prose bound by three themes Dream Evolution, dedicated to lovers...

	*Island I Call Home* by Dunstan Attard		Island I Call Home is a first-hand poetic testimony of the ongoing conflict between Mediterranean Island Paradise and raw commercial values...and how this Paradise looms into sight when the soul withdraws stoically from the indulgence and envy that feed this conflict.

	*Life: Paint the Picture* by John King		This collection of twenty-four short stories embraces a wide range of provocative subjects and ideas. Some will make you laugh. Others will make you think. Some will find you nodding in agreement. Others may make you cringe in conflict.

	*Visions of True Love* by Theron J. Parker		Visions Of True Love is a collection of poetry created out of love’s fire. Each poem tells a story about a heart yearning for love. I hope you will recognize a part of yourself in my words, as each poem takes you on a journey through the fascinating mysteries of love.

	*Poetry of the Soul* by A. N. Oswald		Sometimes, unconventional topics like depression and suicidal thoughts, terminal illnesses and our own mortality, our perfect imperfections and beliefs touch our lives in most unexpected ways. Without asking for our consent, they become pieces of a four-dimensional puzzle that resembles our humble, mundane existence.

	*Poetry Inspired to Encourage* by Patricia Patterson		These words were inspired by God’s Spirit to reach out and share...some valuable insights to others, both young and old, and all who are willing to see how the T.R.U.T.H. can unfold with words that rhymes and will help pass the time.

	*A Season in the Giant's Empire* by Roger Geaniton		Come on a poetic journey into the past, into galactic spaces...where luminous echoes of the original Voice remind beings from across the universe of the laws of creation.


	*In That Other Life* by Daril Bentley		A collection of poems divided into three sections: (I) Anywhere Concerns, (II) Field and Woodland Life, and (III) High Desert Designs. Included in the content are character studies, universal themes, themes of introspection, exploration of self and the context of nature and the world at large.

	*Prisms of the Mind* by R. Gordon Hepworth		The Prisms of the Mind is the result of a lifetime of poetry, made public in its entirety for the first time. Richard Gordon Hepworth, a surgeon of English background who now makes his home in the United States, was born to be a poet. Though trained as a surgeon, writing poetry was his passion, with his first work being written when he was 11-years-old.

	*Me, You and the World/Io, Tu, e Il Mondo* by Adriana Bonetti		The raw experiences we all have undergone or thought of, whether it be of love, death, war or societal pressure. Her first collection published, Me, You and the World - Io, Tu e il Mondo, stands as an eclectic and emotive plethora of poetry. Adriana Bonetti recounts the raw experiences we all have undergone or thought of, whether it be of love, death, war or societal pressure.

	*Poems from the Heart* by Theron J. Parker		“I began to write and the words poured out of my soul as if cupid released a billion arrows from his bow. With Poems from the Heart, I wish to share my poems with the world.” Expressions of admiration and expressions of the inner truth of love according to Theron J. Parker.

	*Vapours of Promise* by Kelly Allen Vinal		With a controlled intensity reminiscent of modernist luminaries Gustave Flaubert, James Joyce and Ezra Pound, Vapours of Promise is an interpretive journey along the weathered paths of human experience. Whether paying tribute to the monks of Fountains Abbey, or condemning the evils of armed conflict, Kelly Vinal’s latest collection is a showcase of style and substance that will provide an identity to poetry of the 21st century.

	*Here...and Afterthoughts* by James Weinsier		This collection of poems was selected from the hundreds the author wrote (Things to Think About) to his daughter Jennifer (Just Between Us) and for her to remember (Afterthoughts). Their purpose was to say the things we, all too often, neglect while Here… and to leave behind some everlasting Afterthoughts.

	*Delta Blue* by Russell G. Robison		"I walked among Giants...and they called me brother... My words can never express our awe of them..." Poetry dedicated to the men and women who served with the author during his 3 tours in Vietnam. The battle scarred ships bore silent testimony to the fierceness of their struggles. They were our heroes, we watched them take the fight to the enemy at a heavy price.

	*The Pretty Side of Interesting* by Casey Hutson		This collection is a definitive compilation of Casey Hutson’s best poetic works to date. It combines two elements in a symbiotic harmony: her words and her photographs. Her words are life: from the philosophical, to the political, and right down to the rawest, loveliest, dirtiest emotions a person and a soul can feel. Her photographs allow us to enter a black and white world where her feelings aren’t just skin deep, they are written right there on the flesh in heavy black ink for us to see and feel.

	*On Rendering Heartbreak Obsolete* by Cathy Wasserman		In this debut collection of poetry, Cathy Wasserman courageously chronicles her travel to the farthest realms of heart, tapping into the well of loss and yearning that lives in each one of us, and offering startling honesty and hope. With each poem, the author performs an emotional autopsy to lay bare her heart’s truest rhythms. Her tolerance for truth, no matter how naked is unflinching. Her images often jolt us into new awareness.

	*Life's Journey* by Chike Nweke		"There is a rhythm to life. Chike powerfully captures this rhythm using words as a paint brush in Life’s Journeys“ -PAT UTOMI, Author, Former Adviser to the President of Nigeria, Professor at Lagos Business School This poetry shows how the beauty of creation lies in the complimentary variances existing within it.

	*Broken Circle* by Patrick W. Wallace		The circle is the symbol of eternity, that which never ends;So, what is left when the circle is broken? How do we beginTo mend the broken circle? For the sacred must be mended;The circle must be whole and unending...

	*The Silence of I* by Brandy Evans		The mind of one human can carry many memories and each memory can come to life, but the heart is untouchable. The heart holds the secrets of love, hate, lies, happiness, sorrow, and madness.

	*The Darkenstone and Other Poems* by James H. Pierce		A poem is an invitation to journey through time and into new worlds; it is a summons to join the adventure.

	*Musings of a Wandering Soul* by Spring Horton		Musings of a Wandering Soul is poetry at its most personal level. Exploring love, anger, hope, humor, nature and personal affirmation, it is candid and poignant. Musings aims to fill the reader with inspiration.

	*Revealed in a New Moon Slumber* by j c Hampton		Revealed in a New Moon Slumber was born of numerous opportunities to slip into the woods and reflect on the human condition and the splendor of nature.

	*Songs of a Lonely Girl* by Kimi Clark		Songs of a Lonely Girl is a collection of poetry expressing the joys and trials of being a young woman.

	*Voces Aranan Lo Eterno* by Melchor Rosario		Una sonrisa es un destello de alegría. Una sonrisa es compartir un sueño, un ideal, lapso diminuto en el tiempo.

	Laughing at Depression by Chris Morley		A disturbing poetic journey exploring the author's lifelong battle with clinical depression, it traces the illness chronologically...Takes the reader from the depths of despair and anguish to heights of humor and satire. After struggling for years to maintain balance and perspective, Morley finally emerges from the cocoon of his illness. The author "tells it like it is," and even reveals the "medical miracle" that made recovery possible.

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