Poetry

Strong women and the men they crave are the focus of this powerful collection of poems by contemporary poet Alfa. In it, she explores the theme of woman warriors and the masculine heroes they long for, in a journey of self-discovery and emotional depth...

Twenty years have passed since the loss of a loved one, and a message in a bottle has finally reached dry land. Olivia Harrison presents a poignant collection of twenty poems, Came the Lightening, dedicated to the memory of her partner. This book is a...

Weldon Kees' Collected Poems presents a profound and haunting vision of the American experience. Spanning his remarkable career, this collection showcases the dark brilliance of one of America's most fascinating artistic and literary figures. Through his...

Ursula K. Le Guin: Collected Poems (LOA #368) For the first time, a comprehensive collection of American poet Ursula K. Le Guin's collected poems is published. Spanning her entire career, from her earliest collection Wild Angels (1974) to her final...

A collection of ten poems, first published in 1949, featuring thirty-two etchings by Pablo Picasso.These poems showcase the unique collaboration between Aime Cesaire and Pablo Picasso, a partnership that resulted in a distinctive and powerful body of...

Introducing The Harp and Laurel Wreath, a comprehensive collection of poetry for every age level, from grades one to twelve. Laura Berquist, a teacher and writer, has carefully curated this selection to foster a love of the beautiful and true in children...

Emily Dickinson's poetry is a testament to her unique perspective on life, writing, and society. This collection, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, brings together her vast archive of verse, offering a powerful voice for writers, creatives, and feminists...

Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth is a powerful and evocative collection of poetry that explores the complexities of identity, culture and sensuality. Warsan Shire's debut work is a testament to her unique voice and perspective, one that sheds light...

A memoir-in-verse that explores the intersection of storytelling and true crime, Maggie Nelson's Jane A Murder delves into the life and death of her aunt, who was murdered in 1969 while a law student at the University of Michigan. The narrative is a...

A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver In this collection of poems, Mary Oliver explores the natural world with clarity, humor, and kindness. She finds wonder in the smallest moments, from the leaves of a tree to the beauty of the dawn. With patience and...

Benjamin Zephaniah's first collection from Bloodaxe, published in 1992, City Psalms features some of his most well-known poems, including 'Dis Poetry', 'Money' and 'Us and Dem'. This collection showcases Zephaniah's unique blend of performance poetry...

This poignant collection of poetry and journal entries offers a glimpse into the author's personal journey of growth, experience, and emotion during their high school years. The pieces are interwoven with heartfelt messages directed towards individuals...

Clarity & Connection is a powerful collection of poetry and short prose that explores how past wounds impact our present relationships. Yung Pueblo guides readers through the excavation and release of the past that is required for growth, in his...

Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza Mosab Abu Toha's debut poetry collection is a powerful exploration of life under siege in Gaza. Written from his native city, these poems contrast scenes of political violence with natural beauty,...

All The Men I Never Married is a powerful collection of deeply thoughtful and deeply felt poetry. The poems, numbered 1-48, explore the complexities and complicity between men and women, with a focus on the narrator's personal experiences and...

Japanese Death Poems Written by Zen Monks and Haiku Poets on the Verge of Death This collection brings together a vast array of spontaneous verse and poignant descriptions of Japanese monastics, offering a unique glimpse into the country's centuries-old...

What I Learned from the Trees is a poignant exploration of the intricate relationship between humans and nature. The book delves into the ways in which our everyday interactions with the natural world shape us as individuals, families, and communities...

William Stafford's poetry is a profound and original voice in American literature. This collection, Ask Me, brings together 100 of his essential poems, selected and introduced by Kim Stafford. The poems reveal the consequences of violence, the daily...

Mary Oliver's Swan is a poignant collection of poetry and prose poems that celebrates the beauty of the natural world. The poet's tribute to the "mortal way" of living in the world is a testament to her unwavering loyalty to the world around her. With...

A powerful and thought-provoking collection of poetry, Take Me With You explores themes of love, identity, and healing through stunning imagery and evocative line drawings. Andrea Gibson's work is a testament to the human experience, tackling complex...

Denise Riley's poignant poetry collection explores the complexities of grief and motherhood. A deeply personal and intellectually uncompromising work, this book is a meditation on the enduring power of loss. Riley's writing is marked by its musicality...

Love Is a Dog from Hell is a raw and lyrical exploration of the complexities of love, capturing the intensity and vulnerability of a man who wore his emotions on his sleeve.Bukowski's poetry is a powerful and unflinching portrayal of love's darker...

Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is a collection of poetry that offers a raw and unflinching look at life's darker corners. With its honest portrayal of the human experience, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the works of Charles...

John Berryman's The Dream Songs are a hypnotic and masterful cycle of poems that continue to thrill readers today. This collection, comprising both 77 Dream Songs and His Toy, His Dream, His Rest, is a deeply personal and profoundly moving performance...

A Year with Rumi Daily Readings by Coleman Barks is a collection of 365 elegant translations of Rumi's greatest poems, including 15 previously unpublished works. This book brings together the poet's most profound reflections on the mystical and sacred,...

Nikki Giovanni presents a stunning collection of love poems, featuring over twenty new works alongside some of her most beloved favorites. This powerful and passionate poetry collection explores the complexities of love in all its forms, with Giovanni's...

A unique retelling of the Christmas Story, combined with a collection of short stories and poems celebrating the holiday season. This special edition features a range of Agatha Christie's lesser-known works, including her long out-of-print book Star over...

bell hooks' collection of love poetry, When Angels Speak of Love, is a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and desire. With a new introduction by Cole Arthur Riley, this book brings together fifty poems that challenge our views and...

A powerful and thought-provoking anthology of poetry from around the world, 100 Poems That Matter explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience. This collection brings together a diverse range of voices, from Emily Brontë to...

Glass, Irony, and God is a unique and powerful collection of poetry by Anne Carson, weaving together contemporary and ancient poetic strands with stunning style.This collection includes a range of poems, each with its own distinct voice and theme. "The...

You'll Come Back to Yourself by Michaela Angemeer is a poignant collection of poetry and prose that explores the complexities of modern dating and broken relationships. This powerful work delves into themes of lost love, infidelity, depression, body...

Ted Hughes Poems is a selection of poems by the celebrated poet Ted Hughes, chosen by Simon Armitage, a contemporary poet and critic. In this Poet to Poet series, Armitage offers a unique perspective on Hughes' work, revealing the poet's own influences...

Mary Oliver's Devotions is a stunning collection of 200 plus poems, spanning her remarkable career from 1963 to 2023. Carefully curated by Oliver herself, this volume showcases her work from her first book of poetry, No Voyage and Other Poems, to her...

This powerful collection of sonnets explores the complexities of teaching, learning, and identity. Hannah Lowe's compassionate and energetic poems bring to life the students she nurtured, while also reflecting on her own experiences as a teacher and a...

Whitney Hanson's new collection of poems explores the progression of a life through the elements of music. We begin with a simple note, but as life unfolds, we're led to the next note, and the next, forming the melody of a song and the cadence of a life...

Anne Sexton's Transformations is a unique and deeply personal retelling of classic fairy tales. The poems in this collection are as intimate as her most private work, exploring themes of psychological pain and the human experience.With raw honesty and...

Edgar Allan Poe's Complete Poetry is a masterful collection of verse that showcases the poet's unique vision and skill. Spanning his most iconic works, including "To Helen," "Annabel Lee," and "The Raven," this comprehensive anthology offers a profound...

Poems for the Signs is a collection of poetry that explores the twelve astrological signs, delving into themes of love, self-reflection, depression, healing ancestral patterns, and finding beauty in solitude. The book takes a thoughtful approach to...

Charles Simic's prose poems offer a unique blend of wit, insight, and emotional depth. With a keen eye for the absurdities of life, Simic explores themes of love, memory, and the human condition.Through his innovative use of language, Simic creates a...

Selected Poems is a collection of the profound and beautiful verse of a thirteenth-century Persian philosopher, scholar and mystic. His poetry speaks with universal power, brimming with exuberant energy and passion, and explores themes of tolerance,...

You Get So Alone at Times by Charles Bukowski This collection of poetry offers a glimpse into the life of a poet known for his raw, unflinching style. In You Get So Alone at Times, Bukowski turns his attention to the everyday moments and emotions that...

The Collected Poems of Bob Kaufman is a comprehensive selection of his verse, featuring previously uncollected work. This volume presents a unique and intense body of poetry, spanning a range of styles and themes. Kaufman's poetry is characterized by its...

Tom Zuba's book is a personal and powerful exploration of grief and its aftermath. After experiencing the loss of his children, Tom found himself on a journey of self-discovery, searching for a new way to navigate the pain of bereavement. He discovered...

Whitney Hanson's Home is a poignant and powerful exploration of heartbreak and healing. This revised edition features a new introduction and over a dozen new poems, offering comfort and solace to those navigating the stages of grief.Through her raw and...

Audre Lorde's poetry is a powerful and moving collection that explores themes of identity, politics, and personal experience. This collection of poems marks an important moment in the development of black, lesbian feminist thought and continues to be...

Andrea Gibson's second book of poems, The Madness Vase, offers a deeply personal and unflinching exploration of the human experience. This collection delves into themes of family, war, spirituality, gender, grief, and hope, revealing the poet's unique...

Charles Bukowski's New Poems is a collection of raw, unflinching verse that captures the poet's struggles with life, love, and the search for meaning. Sifting through the chaos of modern existence, Bukowski's words paint a vivid picture of the human...

A powerful collection of poetry from renowned artists, challenging the assumptions of our poetry-deprived society. This anthology brings together over 400 deeply moving poems from celebrated writers, including Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Langston...

Mary Oliver's New and Selected Poems, Volume One is a collection of thirty poems, including selections from her first eight books, showcasing her unique perspective on the natural world and the human experience. With a focus on the everyday moments and...

American Primitive is a collection of fifty visionary poems by Mary Oliver, exploring the intersection of nature, humanity, and the wilderness. The poems are characterized by their lyric voice, fresh perceptions, and a singular spiritual glow.Oliver's...

Iain Sinclair's Lud Heat A Book of the Dead Hamlets is a unique fusion of prose and poetry that explores the mysterious connections between six Hawksmoor churches in London. The book delves into the mythic realm of King Lud, a legendary founder of...

Gboyega Odubanjo's debut collection, While I Yet Live, introduces a voice that is both contemporary and timeless. With a lightness of touch, he explores themes of race, mortality, and the fallibility of faith, revealing the complexities of the human...

This collection of forty-seven new poems showcases Mary Oliver's extraordinary perceptions of the natural world and the everyday moments that make life worth waking up for. From the quiet beauty of a cricket's song to the joy of lingering in happiness,...

Sincerely is a deeply personal and passionate collection of letters and love poems that explore the magnitude of true love. F.S. Yousaf's heartfelt prose is a beautiful expression of the spirituality and positivity that can be found in relationships...

Through His Eyes is a poignant collection of quotes and poetry that explores the language of love and its enduring power.This book offers a rare and precious insight into the nature of true love, a flame that can ignite a heart and provide warmth...

Thich Nhat Hanh's poetry collection offers a unique glimpse into the life of a world-renowned Zen master and peace activist. Spanning over fifty poems, this collection explores Nhat Hanh's path to becoming a Zen meditation teacher, his experiences as a...

Bluets is a lyrical exploration of love, language, and the self. The book begins with a simple yet profound statement: "Suppose I were to begin by saying that I had fallen in love with a color." This introspective work is a collection of essays that...

Heal. Grow. Love. is a poignant collection of poetry and prose that offers a powerful tool for healing and growth. Written with love and soul, this book provides a gentle yet profound journey of self-discovery and self-love. Pierre Jeanty's words are a...

Mary Oliver's Blue Horses is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the human experience through the lens of nature. With meditations on love, artistry, and impermanence, Oliver invites us to consider the transformative power of attention and the...

A Poetry Handbook is a comprehensive guide to writing and understanding poetry, presented with passion and wit by Mary Oliver. Drawing on her extensive career as a poet, Oliver shares her expertise on the craft of poetry, exploring topics such as meter,...

Richard Siken's poetry is a world of abstract, concrete, and complex forms, revealed through strong and bold strokes.This collection, War of the Foxes, showcases Siken's unique style, exploring themes and ideas with precision and depth.First published in...

A collection of mindfulness poems offers a refuge of quiet clarity in today's chaotic world. This anthology brings together a diverse group of poets, including contemporary favorites and those from the past, to create a unique and calming reading...

You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson is a powerful and unflinching collection of poetry that explores the complexities of the human experience. With trademark honesty and vulnerability, Gibson delves into themes of love, illness, identity, and the...

The Book of Disquiet is a profound and deeply personal work of literature that explores the human condition through exquisite and often melancholic observations. Written in a unique semi-heteronymic style, this masterpiece grapples with the eternal...

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver presents a personal selection of her best work in this definitive collection spanning more than five decades of her esteemed literary career. Devotions features 200 plus poems, carefully curated by Oliver herself,...