Gone Before: A Grief Journey in Poems by Ruth Fanshaw is a collection of the author's poetry written to process the depth of heartache that comes when we lose someone close to us. In Fanshaw’s case, the loss was her mother, and the verses she...

Soul Speaking is true to its title, featuring a collection of poems written directly from the soul and in a raw, occasionally harsh, but fascinating writing style. Jamila Mikhail covers situations we've all dealt with and the emotions they left in our hearts. In addition...

Exposed by Dr. Deborah Jean Burris-Kitchen Ph.D. is a mixed-media book that contains the original poems, short stories, and perspective of the author, with black and white photography by Dr. Heidi M. Williams. The themes vary within the context of social awareness and are broken...

Sonnets of Love and Joy by Paul Buchheit is a compilation of the author's original poetry focusing on the two titular subjects in varied forms. Buchheit's works are written as sonnets, and this is perhaps the first time in many years that I was handed...

Makings: Explorations in the Poetry of Thought by Steven Henry Miller is true to its title in exploring the crossing paths of poetry and philosophy. The book is divided into five sections. The first part presents aphorisms and literary fragments, from simple thoughts such as...

The Pause and the Breath is a riveting poetic collection by Kwame Sound Daniels. Penned in the structure of sonnets with experimental rhyming patterns, this poetry collection delves into the idea of self as experienced by a narrator belonging to the LGBTQ community. Daniels tackles...

Infinite Sea of Stars is an inspirational poetry collection by Shannon Crossman. Through her combination of free verse stanzas and poetic storytelling, Crossman weaves some beautiful poems that delve into the wants, needs, and desires of the human heart. These poems encourage readers to let...

Melody in Exile gives an interpretation of life and soul. S.T. Brant tries to create a sense of Eden using an adaptation of poems and stories. He uses esoteric language and speaks of topics such as moving away from the false illusions of life. This...

A Fortune Cookie Tree of Content, by Charlie Knowlton, is a collection of poems on various subjects, including pets and daily life, set in the state of Vermont. There is something for everyone here, and with both rhyming and free verse poems, you will be...

I once read that grief and love are forever intertwined, and this vibrant poetry collection written by Jerry Lovelady addresses the discomforting truth and more. Grief and Her Three Sisters is divided into four parts. Whether the reader is mourning the tragic loss of a...