Thief is a book of poetry and prose by Bianca Bowers. In her sixth collection of poetry, the author pens poems about regret, hope, relationships, finding inspiration, coming to terms with a position in life, loneliness, abysmal sadness, writer’s block, and understanding and accepting middle...

Each poem in Stephen LaMarco’s collection Dream No More seems to have been laser-cut into the page on which it appears – so precise and perfectly chosen are his words that each of his insightful (and often acerbic) expositions of the ironies of human nature...

Deep Craving: A Collection of Poems by Joe Giampaolo is an insightful collection of poetry that beautifully shares the complexities of humanity and the intricacies of relationships. The poems are divided into four parts: Love, Pain, Essence, and Social Justice. The theme of Love is...

Knight-Dreams by Nicole Elaine Avery is filled with memorable poems. Some of my favorites include Where Has Your Love Gone? A simple story about how you can fall out of love and how the person who is left behind feels. Heartache talks about the complexity...

Inspired by his mother's love of cooking and her delicious meals, Sweet Emotions is a moving poetry collection by Kevin Bates. The poems in this book are divided into six sections, each named after a different meal. "Brighter Tomorrow" urges us to let go of...

Render Me Bountiful is a collection of inspiring poetry by Pamela K. Yarborough. It is divided into Rhapsody, Stars and Dust, and Labyrinth. I find the poem Butterfly particularly uplifting, celebrating one of the wonders of nature as follows, "Tall Ivory towers, meteorite showers/ Amazed...

Upendo is a Swahili word meaning love. Upendo by Jesica Lovelace is based on a tangled love story written from the perspectives of both a man and a woman. It contains a collection of poetry encompassing the emotional dilemma between two souls adrift. Lovelace embraces...

Poems from Indira: Reflections Through a Half-Filled Looking Glass by Cliff Ratza is a poetry book that takes you on a journey through concepts that you thought you knew. Open your mind to another way of thinking about the essence of time and the way...

From Peacock Lane: The Poetry and Prose of Emily Evans is a cultivated, accessible, and thoroughly beautiful collection. Edited and published by Emily’s daughter, this book memorializes the work of a life-long artist and her exceptional eye for capturing the depth of everyday moments. Organized...

Poems written with clarity are the easiest and most direct way to reach our hearts and there can be no better choice than this collection of poems to refresh our souls. A Penny for Your Thoughts by Jane Penny Johnson is a delightful collection of...