Circles in the Dirt is a collection of observational poetry by Roderick Makim. These poems delve into the very nature of life, showing how it varies over certain cycles of time. Storm brings the nostalgic echoes of childhood freedom, and it stops suddenly, like growing...

“No responsibilities but/ to sleep, eat and excrete.” Profound words about the beginning of one’s life. It’s poetry; the life of poetry, life in verse. In Fran Abrams’ Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust, a poet explores her life, from the first few hours of existence through...

Join the Flock and Other Poems by David Somerfleck is a very interesting poetry collection. I quickly found myself drawn into David Somerfleck's world. The poems move through memories, family stories, relationships, work experiences, and encounters with nature. There is no single storyline holding everything...

In Adelma, Where It Is Always Dusk by Roderick Makim is a wide-ranging collection of poetry and prose that moves between outback Australia, Southeast Asia, Antarctica, and the inner landscapes of memory, anger, and wonder. Makim grew up on a farm in the Gulf Country...

Somewhere Between Death and Dreaming by Christopher Sartin dives into the shadowy corners of life. The collection muses on death—it gets tangled up in betrayal, regret, guilt, and that unsettling urge for something darker. You get haunting stories: palm prints appearing where they shouldn’t, a...

“I glory in thy courage; I tremble with thy sorrow. Both are seeds. Plant them with me in soil that barters not with truth.” In Sergio Melicio de Bel’s The Gospel of Poetic Frolic, life is a mirage of pain and sorrow, shadow and light,...

Poetic Mind 2 is a book of poetry by John Nevel. These poems explore various aspects of life. Shades of good and evil in society are highlighted through different colors. In one of the poems, the narrator reminisces about their loved ones. Another one emphasizes...

Thoughts Etched in Words by V. Koushika is a collection of poetry, personal observations, affirmations, and hand-drawn storytelling by a young writer who began composing and illustrating her ideas at just eleven years old. The book is organized into several themed sections that focus on...

Gary Elliot shares his life story alongside some mesmerizing poetry in You Can Get Through This With God's Help. In this book, Gary recalls the impact of Jesus Christ. Jesus became Gary's savior at a time when he felt lost and helpless in life. Born...

Versology is an enthralling collection of poems written without using colons or semicolons. Taking inspiration from the nature of life, Avalok has crafted this collection seeking answers to some profound questions. Pursuing meaning and purpose, the author chooses to rely on question marks and exclamation...