The Latter: A Mental Health Poetry Collection by Maniyah Pulley

The Latter is a poignant collection of contemporary poetry that delves deep into the emotional landscape of mental health struggles. This evocative poetry collection explores themes of anxiety, depression, and personal healing through introspective and reflective verses.

Each poem is crafted to resonate with those seeking solace and understanding, offering a journey of emotional depth and personal growth.

Perfect for readers who appreciate modern poetry on mental health and emotional wellness, The Latter provides an authentic exploration of inner battles and the path to healing.

Reader's thoughts:

"The poetry collection „The Latter“ offers a profound and emotional reading experience. The collection permeates themes of self-doubt, inner struggle and the pursuit of personal fulfilment, which are conveyed in a powerful and intimate way"

"Hellscape was my favorite poem before the conversation started. The choice to describe the lowest place you can be as one of comfort was something I had never seen before and something that felt so true to my own life."

"You have captured depression in more than just words, you have done it in actions. Most people view depression as just feeling down, but it is more than that. Your initial passage, regarding being able to pick things up in terms of hobbies but putting them down due to a perceived lack of skill, that to me is depression personified. I have never heard it described quite like that, and that beginning alone set the tone for me of the entire story. That was thought provoking, and I think a lot of your readers will take time to think about the implications of that."

Angie Strachan - Aillse Creag || Spoken Word Poetry ||

The Collected Poems by Sylvia Plath

Pulitzer Prize winner Sylvia Plath’s complete poetic works, edited and introduced by Ted Hughes.

By the time of her death on 11, February 1963, Sylvia Plath had written a large bulk of poetry. To my knowledge, she never scrapped any of her poetic efforts. With one or two exceptions, she brought every piece she worked on to some final form acceptable to her, rejecting at most the odd verse, or a false head or a false tail. Her attitude to her verse was artisan-like: if she couldn’t get a table out of the material, she was quite happy to get a chair, or even a toy. The end product for her was not so much a successful poem, as something that had temporarily exhausted her ingenuity. So this book contains not merely what verse she saved, but—after 1956—all she wrote. — Ted Hughes, from the Introduction

Chelsie Nash - The Town in the Valley of Neverwill || Spoken Word Poetry ||

Home by Whitney Hanson

 From Tiktok phenomenon Whitney Hanson, a revised edition of her bestselling Home, now with a new introduction and more than a dozen new poems

"the bees aren’t going to go away

but they are going to change with you

sometimes they will be chaotic

sometimes they will rest

sometimes they will give you sweet honey

and sometimes they will remind you

of how much love can sting

but if you can find a home within yourself

and make peace with your bees

you will be alright”

--from Home

Resonant, raw, and vibrant, Home is a lyrical map to navigating heartbreak. Tracing the stages of healing—from the despair that comes with the end of a relationship to the eventual light and liberation that comes with time—the poems in Home provide comfort and solace, while revitalizing your soul—and helping you make peace with your bees

Jack Hunter - You’ve Got To Be Ballsy To Have Cerebral Palsy || Spoken Word Poetry ||

A Collection of Poems by Robert Frost

 The poetry of Robert Frost is praised for its realistic depiction of rural life in New England during the early twentieth century, as well as for its examination of social and philosophical issues. Through the use of American idiom and free verse, Frost produced many enduring poems that remain popular with modern readers. A Collection of Poems by Robert Frost contains all the poems from his first four published collections: A Boy’s Will (1913), North of Boston (1914), Mountain Interval (1916), and New Hampshire (1923), including classics such as “The Road Not Taken,” “Fire and Ice,” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” This handsome leather-bound volume is an elegant addition to every poetry lover’s shelf

Jo Gilbert - A hame is a hame is a hame, is it nae? || Spoken Word Poetry ||

A Thousand Mornings: Poems by Mary Oliver

In A Thousand Mornings, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has come to define her life’s work, transporting us to the marshland and coastline of her beloved home, Provincetown, Massachusetts. Whether studying the leaves of a tree or mourning her treasured dog Percy, Oliver is open to the teachings contained in the smallest of moments and explores with startling clarity, humor, and kindness the mysteries of our daily experience

Gray Crosbie - #TopSurgery || Spoken Word Poetry ||

Susi Briggs - Selvage || Spoken Word Poetry ||

A Poetry Collection: (Tankas, Rhyming and Free-verse Poems) by Roland E. Williams and Jillani Birech

A collection of tankas, rhymed, and free-verse poems by the two authors Roland E. Williams and Jillani Birech dealing with life and its subtleties, and love and its complexities.

This collection will lead you through the different stages of life and through the many forms and aspects of love, from joy to pain. It gives you a perfect picture of contemporary poetry from two diverse poets

Selected Poems: featuring selections from The Book of Images, The Book of Hours & More by Rainer Maria Rilke / Jessie Lemont (Translator)

 A new edition of a selection of Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke's early poems, as selected and translated by Jessie Lemont in 1918. This collection features poems drawn from some of Rilke's most beloved and influential early collections, including The Book of Hours (Das Stunden-Buch from 1905), The Book of Images (Das Buch der Bilder from 1906), and New Poems (Neue Gedichtefrom 1907).

Rainer Maria Rilke's early poetry, as featured in this collection, is a captivating blend of Romantic and modernist styles, focusing on nature, love, and the inner struggle of the individual. His lyrical language and imagery create a powerful emotional impact, and his rejection of traditional poetic forms gives his poetry an unparalleled sense of freedom. Explore the human spirit through Rilke's early poetry and experience the enduring power of the written word.

Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) was a Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist renowned for his lyrical, emotional, and spiritual poetry. His works are celebrated for their timeless exploration of love, death, and the beauty of nature. Rilke's most famous works include the Duino Elegies, Sonnets to Orpheus, and Letters to a Young Poet. As one of the most influential poets of the 20th century, Rilke's writing has inspired countless authors and artists, and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Born in Prague, Rilke studied philosophy and art history at Charles University. After leaving university, he moved to Munich, where he befriended the poet Auguste Rodin and began writing poetry. He later travelled throughout Europe, settling in Paris, Switzerland, and Italy. During this time he wrote several of his most celebrated works, including the Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus. Rilke's work is known for its intense spirituality and focus on human emotion, often framed within the context of nature and its cycles of life. His ability to express complex human emotions in beautifully crafted, vivid imagery has made his work beloved by readers worldwide.

Tom Bird - As Fast As I Could || Spoken Word Poetry ||

The Book of American Negro Poetry by James Weldon Johnson

 The Book of American Negro Poetry

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON (1871–1938) was a songwriter, poet, novelist, journalist, critic, autobiographer, lawyer, and public servant. With his brother John Rosamond, he wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which became the African American national anthem. He was United States consul to Venezuela and Nicaragua, executive director of the NAACP, and a professor of creative literature at Fisk University. His many books include The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

Larnakas World Poetry Festival: Eleni Artemiou Fotiadou - Art Director of the Festival.

Larnakas World Poetry Festival with the famous Greek Lyricist Lina Nikolakopoulou- Cyprus 20-23/5/23

Embrace the Spirit: Poetic Pathways to the Soul (The Spiritual Poetry Series) by Kamlesh Acharya

Welcome to the world where the lark doesn't sing because the sun is rising but the sun rises to hear the lark sing.

Imagine a world where you can drink the fragrance and taste the wind. Let's meet life at a traffic junction, and witness the sun that always rises and dance to the tune divine.

Let's stay a while in a place where dreaded loneliness turns into tranquil solitude. Ever wondered where constant denial of 'who you are' can take you?

Let's meet the poet who seeks deeper answers and yet falters time and again, who confesses that at times he acts like a jerk, and his poems become a beacon for him to find his way back.

Let's explore the life of a rose that wants to become a coconut.

Is love a quid pro quo? If your love were a balloon, what would your lover be?

Ever wondered what would happen if the mind ended? The answer might surprise you.

Curious about what separates an enlightened master from the normal folks?

"Embrace the Spirit" is a collection of evocative and introspective poetry that delves into the essence of human existence, the interplay of emotions, and the profound connections we share with the universe. Through lyrical verses and vivid imagery, this anthology invites readers to explore themes of love, self-discovery, spirituality, and the natural world.

The poems reflect a journey of awakening and understanding, encouraging a deeper appreciation of life's fleeting moments and the silent, transformative beauty found within and around us. This collection is an ode to the enduring spirit that binds us all and a celebration of a seeker's unending quest for meaning and the yearning for the truth that is behind all the drama called life.

Kamlesh Acharya's first poetry book 'Kindle the Spirit' won 'The Best English Poetry Book' award at Lit-o-Fest, Mumbai in 2015. Immerse in his latest anthology of spiritual poetry and find answers for questions that you have been asking for a long time, through vivid poetic imagination and spiritual depth

Gospel Poems by Donal Hill

Did you have the nudge to pick up this book?

Great- Gospel Poems is an easy read with vibrant illustrations and inspired by the Bible. Simple yet not changing any of it.

While you read these poems - compare your heart like it's a door without a door knob on the outside. You have to open your hearts door to let him in because Jesus won't do it for you.

By the way, the nudge you felt to pick up this book was from God!

Larnaca's World Poetry Festival (Cyprus) - Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Ποίησης Λάρνακας, 29/4 - 1/5/22

Chasing Away Sunsets: A Book of Poetry and Prose by Robert Francis Gerace

This book, through poetry and prose, along with representational artwork, expresses the gamut of an individual’s emotions. Love, sorrow, affection, beauty, pain, loss, prejudice, and psychological tribulations are just some of the topics illuminated in this anthology. They encompass life’s journeys and the effects those journeys have on the human condition

Juneteenth Poetry Slam 2023- Jonkel

Juneteenth Poetry Slam 2023- ROUND 2

How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope by James Crews , and Ross Gay (Foreword)

More and more people are turning to poetry as an antidote to divisiveness, negativity, anxiety, and the frenetic pace of life. How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope offers readers uplifting, deeply felt, and relatable poems by well-known poets from all walks of life and all parts of the US, including inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, Joy Harjo, Naomi Shihab Nye, Ross Gay, Tracy K. Smith, and others. The work of these poets captures the beauty, pleasure, and connection readers hunger for. How to Love the World, which contains new works by Ted Kooser, Mark Nepo, and Jane Hirshfield, invites readers to use poetry as part of their daily gratitude practice to uncover the simple gifts of abundance and joy to be found everywhere. With pauses for stillness and invitations for writing and reflection throughout, as well as reading group questions and topics for discussion in the back, this book can be used to facilitate discussion in a classroom or in any group setting

Juneteenth Poetry Slam 2023- The Charles Hines

The Book of Korean Poetry: Songs of Shilla and Koryo by Kevin O'Rourke

Korea’s history is divided into four periods: the Three Kingdoms of Koguryo (37 bc–ad 668), Shilla (57 bc–ad 668), and Paekche (18 bc–ad 660); Unified Shilla (668–935); Koryo (935–1392); and Choson (1392–1910). Kevin O’Rourke’s The Book of Korean Poetry traces Korean poetry from the pre-Shilla era to the end of Korea’s golden poetry period in the Koryo dynasty.There are two poetry traditions in Korea: hanshi (poems by Korean poets in Chinese characters) and vernacular poems, which are invariably songs. Hanshi is a poetry to be read and contemplated; the vernacular is a poetry to be sung and heard. Hanshi was aimed at personal cultivation, vernacular poetry primarily at entertainment. Hanshi was a much more private discipline; vernacular poetry was composed for the most part against a convivial background of wine, music, and dance. In this comprehensive treatment of the poetry of Shilla and Koryo, O’Rourke divides one hundred fifty poems into five sections: Early Songs, Shilla hanshi, Shilla hyangga, Koryo kayo, and Koryo hanshi and shijo. Only a few pre-Shilla poems are extant; O’Rourke features all five. All fourteen extant Shilla hyangga are included. Seventeen major Koryo kayo are featured; only a few short, incantatory pieces that defied translation were excluded. Fourteen of the fewer than twenty Koryo shijo with claims to authenticity are presented. From the vast number of extant hanshi, O’Rourke selected poems with the most intrinsic merit and universal appeal. In addition to introductory essays on the genres of hanshi, hyangga, Koryo kayo, and shijo, O’Rourke interleaves his graceful translations with commentary on the historical backgrounds, poetic forms, and biographical notes on the poets’ lives as well as guides to the original texts, bibliographical materials, and even anecdotes on how the poems came to be written. Along with the translations themselves, O’Rourke’s annotations of the poems make this volume a particularly interesting and important introduction to the scholarship of East Asian literature