A Boy Like Me is written by an LGBT+ gender-fluid poet named Reki. In this four-part series of poems, we are introduced into the mind of a man struggling to find his place in the gay community. We learn first hand what it means to...

If poetry benefits our well-being, then we should immerse ourselves in appreciating this age-old art form. Reading Dark Tides: Poetic Reflections of Life by Rev. Dr. Kevin T. Coughlin Ph.D. has a therapeutic feel to it. This fifth collection of poetry delves into human struggles...

Savagery by J.C. Mehta is a short but sharp poetry collection tackling what it means to be indigenous in 21st-century America. This is a very raw, honest, personal account and Mehta pulls no punches. She discusses her experiences in a straightforward manner with crisp, concise...

Catharsis by Shania Saunders is a heart and mind-moving collection of poetry that reverberates long after reading it through. The assemblage is broken down into four parts and appears to be a chronological poetic narrative. It reads much like a story, bringing you moments of...

Finding Home is Duaah Hammad's first poetry collection, published when she was 18. The collection focuses on Hammad's experience of growing up in America and visiting her homeland of Pakistan, never feeling truly accepted in both countries. She is seen as an outsider, too liberal...

Since the creation of men and women, physical relationships have been a necessary part of human procreation. This selection of poems in Unreal by Adam Tedesco examines these relationships from various viewpoints, taking into consideration each person's life experiences and what they bring to the...

The Lover's Rhapsody: Ecstatic Love Poems of Rapture, Awakening, and God by Adam Siddiq is an exquisite collection of love poems that brings to mind the fascinating works by Jalaluddin Rumi, Hafiz, and the mysticism, spirituality, and Sufism that dominated their works. The author's spiritual...

Typical Tragedies by Patrick Ashe is a wonderfully unique, no holds barred collection of poetry. Over the course of 21 years, Patrick explores the diverse aspects of today's society. He explores the complexities of human behaviour, from the differing emotions found in relationships and the...

Between the Lines There Lies a Story of Me: The Lost and Found Hope Volume One is a collection of poetic works penned by author R. S. Rain. Focusing on emotive and inspirational themes, this work contains extended works with lyrical narratives and some experiences...

Bad Indian by J.C. Mehta is a riveting poetry collection that provides glimpses into the poet’s life and the struggles she faces not only as a Native American but as a woman. In the introduction, the poet brings into focus the plight Native Americans, particularly...