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BRIGHT WORLD
ISBN: 9781590561133
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From cold winter mornings in England to warm Italian summers, from the Ararat plain to the canyons of Manhattan, Christopher Abbott's poems take us not only on a physical journey but simultaneously through the internal and varied landscapes of love and friendship. Delicately yet unsparingly observed, the poems in Bright World evoke the yearning for human and spiritual connection in a fractured existence
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DEATH POEMS
Classic, Contemporary, Witty, Serious, Tear-Jerking, Wise, Profound, Angry, Funny, Spiritual, Atheistic, Uncertain, Personal, Political, Mythic, Earthy, and Only Occasionally Morbid
ISBN: 9781938875045
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Classic, Contemporary, Witty, Serious, Tear-Jerking, Wise, Profound, Angry, Funny, Spiritual, Atheistic, Uncertain, Personal, Political, Mythic, Earthy, and Only Occasionally Morbid
Russ Kick is known for his quirky, ingenious, and surprisingly useful collections. He's done it again. This is the most comprehensive, not to mention the first, anthology of death poetry ever published in the English language, from popular Disinformation author Russ Kick is ultimately life affirming. DEATH POEMS is an unprecedented, vast survey of death in poetry that cuts across time, world cultures and languages.
DEATH POEMS covers a range of subjects, from the death of children, lost loves, and funeral rites, to serial killers, 9/11, the death penalty, roadkill, war, the Underworld, reincarnation, and elegies to famous people.
Included are the famous poems—death poetry's greatest hits—that have to be included: "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Dickinson, "To an Athlete Dying Young" by Housman, "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" by Thomas, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" by Wilde, "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" by Whitman, "Adonais" by Shelley, and a bunch more. Also included are poems from Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jane Austen, Emily Bronte, Sappho, Nietzsche, C.S. Lewis, Victor Hugo, Rumi, Benjamin Franklin, Langston Hughes and many, many more.
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DEATH POEMS covers a range of subjects, from the death of children, lost loves, and funeral rites, to serial killers, 9/11, the death penalty, roadkill, war, the Underworld, reincarnation, and elegies to famous people.
Included are the famous poems—death poetry's greatest hits—that have to be included: "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Dickinson, "To an Athlete Dying Young" by Housman, "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" by Thomas, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" by Wilde, "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" by Whitman, "Adonais" by Shelley, and a bunch more. Also included are poems from Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jane Austen, Emily Bronte, Sappho, Nietzsche, C.S. Lewis, Victor Hugo, Rumi, Benjamin Franklin, Langston Hughes and many, many more.
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DREAM & DRINK OF FREEDOM
ISBN: 9780907791157
ISBN 10: 0907791158
This is a collection of poems written between 1946 and 1986 chronicling both a personal and a social history of the essence of America. It is in fact the second published volume of Dolphin's poetry. The first -- with the same title -- was seized and burnt in 1952 during the McCarthy period. The poems in this collection were written between 1946 and 1986.
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ISBN: 9780907791157
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ENCOUNTERS
Poems about Race, Ethnicity, and Identity
ISBN: 9781558965744
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Poems about Race, Ethnicity, and Identity
An eloquent chorus of voices from a variety of backgrounds. With unflinching honesty, well-known and emerging poets help us walk in their shoes as they struggle to claim authentic identity in today's culture.
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GATHERING THE WIND
ISBN: 9780963754738
ISBN 10: 0963754734
Poems that sing of nature and the natural world. The poet has combined a spiritual outlook with images of animals birds trees flowers lakes streams sun and moon to create an inspiring and lyrical impression of the world. Each poem aspires to be a simple song imbued with a voice reminiscent of a mother's lullaby. With deep gratitude the poems are offered up as a prayer a song of praise and blessing.
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ISBN: 9780963754738
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GOING OUT DANCING
ISBN: 9781558965393
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Diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in February 1999, Ric Masten has survived for nine years and counting. For decades, Masten's unique mix of minstrel-ministry and poetic philosophy has challenged and inspired audiences in many settings - conferences, colleges, schools, and churches across the country. These poems reveal his humorous, unflinching, and edgy take on mortality and living with illness.
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finally the hypochondriac
has more than windmills to tilt with
the philosopher arming himself
with exactly the proper petard
an explosive statement
found in an e-mail message
beneath a cancer combatant's name
a perfect end line, wily and wise,
reads: I ask God:
"How much time do I have before I die?"
"Enough to make a difference."
God replies
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From the book:
finally the hypochondriac
has more than windmills to tilt with
the philosopher arming himself
with exactly the proper petard
an explosive statement
found in an e-mail message
beneath a cancer combatant's name
a perfect end line, wily and wise,
reads: I ask God:
"How much time do I have before I die?"
"Enough to make a difference."
God replies
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HAIKU - THE SACRED ART
A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines
ISBN: 9781594732690
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A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines
This book introduces haiku as a simple and effective way of tapping into the sacred moments that permeate everyday living. Starting with examples and practices that lead to writing a first haiku and then on to an overview of haiku conventions, the author invites us on a path to respond to the holiness that lives and breathes in the world around us. By capturing and writing down images of what makes us aware of holiness - particular moments of deep feeling, moments that make us feel alive and whole - writing haiku becomes a way of relating to the sacred through the “now” of this moment, just as is.
Lively examples and simple guided exercises - such as haiku as prayer, haiku inspired by sacred texts and haiku that reflects religious seasons or holidays - offer a unique spiritual practice for a variety of audiences:
· Spiritual seekers of any faith who may not have written haiku
(or any form of verse) before but are open to exploring wordplay
as a new path of spiritual practice
· People curious about haiku writing who are looking for a simple
and meaningful way to begin
· Writers experienced in haiku writing who are looking for new
approaches
· Groups, teachers and religious leaders who are seeking new and
effective methods for group experience and sharing (the book
includes suggestions and practices for group use)
· Prose writers or visual artists who want to explore spiritual
imagery they can integrate into their creative work
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Lively examples and simple guided exercises - such as haiku as prayer, haiku inspired by sacred texts and haiku that reflects religious seasons or holidays - offer a unique spiritual practice for a variety of audiences:
· Spiritual seekers of any faith who may not have written haiku
(or any form of verse) before but are open to exploring wordplay
as a new path of spiritual practice
· People curious about haiku writing who are looking for a simple
and meaningful way to begin
· Writers experienced in haiku writing who are looking for new
approaches
· Groups, teachers and religious leaders who are seeking new and
effective methods for group experience and sharing (the book
includes suggestions and practices for group use)
· Prose writers or visual artists who want to explore spiritual
imagery they can integrate into their creative work
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HOPKINS HB
The Mystic Poets
ISBN: 9781594730108
ISBN 10: 1594730105
The Mystic Poets
Thomas Ryan is a Catholic priest and Kripalu Yoga teacher. He coordinates ecumenical and interreligious affairs for the Paulist community in the U.S. and Canada. His books include Prayer of Heart and Body: Meditation Yoga as a Christian Spiritual Practice and Disciplines for Christian Living: Interfaith Perspectives. Gerard Manley Hopkins the great British Christian mystic poet is beloved for his unusual images of the physical world and the spiritual life. This beautiful compact volume includes: · A brief introduction to Hopkins time and place. · A summary of the major themes of Hopkins mysticism and religious tradition. · Essential poems from Hopkins most important works. · An appreciative preface by Thomas Ryan a contemporary spiritual writer
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ISBN: 9781594730108
ISBN 10: 1594730105
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MARTIAL'S EPIGRAMS
A Selection
ISBN: 9780143116271
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A Selection
One of literature's greatest satirists, Martial earned his livelihood by excoriating the follies and vices of his time and set a pattern that satirists have admired and imitated across the ages. Born in Spain, Marcus Valerius Martialis (c. 40–102 CE), known in English as Martial, went to Rome as a young man to win fame and fortune. At the height of his career he published a book of scathing social commentary every year - 1,500 poems in all, of which Wills translates about a third.
This exquisite translation from acclaimed author Garry Wills does not sacrifice the cleverly constructed effects of Martial's short and shapely thrusts. MARTIAL'S EPIGRAMS make addictive reading and a perfect – if naughty - gift.
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This exquisite translation from acclaimed author Garry Wills does not sacrifice the cleverly constructed effects of Martial's short and shapely thrusts. MARTIAL'S EPIGRAMS make addictive reading and a perfect – if naughty - gift.
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MESSAGES FROM THE HEART
ISBN: 9780965154673
ISBN 10: 096515467X
This collection of poetry is a heart-to-heart sharing from a special world of feeling - yours and mine. The beauty of human life here on Earth is the ability to feel with all of the powers of emotion whatever they may be. The writings in this book come from a deep place of emotional love and experience that has been so often repressed by our society. Debra Higgason is a writer and artist who enjoys quiet moments in the mountains of northern New Mexico. These quiet and healing times allow Debra to reflect on life and love bringing forth these MESSAGES FROM THE HEART.
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ISBN: 9780965154673
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NIGHTINGALES UNDER THE SNOW
ISBN: 9780933546547
ISBN 10: 0933546548
As a book of poems NIGHTINGALES is an inspired reminiscence on places events myths and characters recounted from the viewpoint of a life unusually led. Written between 1974 and 1994 the poems are influenced by the Islamic mystical traditions that have been Annemarie Schimmel's passion and pursuit all of her life. In particular she is inspired by the verses of Jalaluddin Rumi perhaps the greatest of Persian Sufi poets and increasingly a favourite of many people who now enjoy better access to his work. · Formerly Professor of Indo-Muslim Culture at Harvard University Annemarie Schimmel is considered to be one of the world's leading experts on Islamic mysticism.
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OFF THE ROAD
Poetry 1989-2000
ISBN: 9780907791300
ISBN 10: 0907791301
Poetry 1989-2000
This guy lives life travels everywhere does everything and transforms his adventures his thoughts and dreams into living poetry. This confident voice strikes poems out of bedrock touchstone pierces the veil reveals jeweled gardens sings the song. A Sultan from The Thousand and One Nights on hearing such a poet would command: 'Stuff his mouth with pearls.' Rosé
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ISBN 10: 0907791301
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ON LOVE ALONE
Words to Heal the Heart on the Death of a Father
ISBN: 9781573242530
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Words to Heal the Heart on the Death of a Father
The loss of a father, whether sudden or expected, can be devastating. Most of us find ourselves wading through memories and emotions, looking for comfort and meaning. This fine little book grew out of Jonathon Lazear's own bereavement. A baby boomer who'd always found comfort in the wisdom of the written word, Lazear turned to his own reservoir of stories, talked to his friends and family, and mined his bookshelves to come up with this wise and comforting collection.
On Love Alone is the tranquil place you've been looking for. It is a heartfelt collection of quotes, poems, and passages. On Love Alone is a book to give to others when a simple card is not enough.
There's no one way to grieve the death of a father, and while On Love Alone offers some advice, it's really a coming together of stories, compassionate words from such diverse sources as C.S. Lewis and Bruce Springsteen.
"I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow. Sorrow however, turns out to be not a state but a process." --C.S. Lewis
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On Love Alone is the tranquil place you've been looking for. It is a heartfelt collection of quotes, poems, and passages. On Love Alone is a book to give to others when a simple card is not enough.
There's no one way to grieve the death of a father, and while On Love Alone offers some advice, it's really a coming together of stories, compassionate words from such diverse sources as C.S. Lewis and Bruce Springsteen.
"I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow. Sorrow however, turns out to be not a state but a process." --C.S. Lewis
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ON WINGS OF SPIRIT
APPA Anthology
ISBN: 9781890995324
ISBN 10: 1890995320
APPA Anthology
This anthology includes the finest poetry of the American Physician's Poetry Association. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Richard Lippin this dedicated group of physician-poets has striven to span the seemingly diverse realms of science and art medicine and literature mind and body. The annual journal of the APPA serves as a forum and a source of inspiration for physicians and patients alike as it explores the issues of humanity and ethics involved in the healing arts. Clearly visible in these poems are themes and sensibilities common to physician-writers throughout history: a reverence for the human body a sense of wonder toward the human spirit and an appreciation for the universality of human emotions. For it is the height and depth of these emotions that a physician directly witnesses and personally experiences may harden or soften a doctor's compassion toward his patients it is the intent of these poems to bring us all closer together in our shared quest for health and well-being.
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ISBN: 9781890995324
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PEARL UPON THE CROWN
Eight Cantos
ISBN: 9780907791416
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Eight Cantos
An engaging book of poetry by a modern master of the rhymed verse.
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POEMS OF LIGHT
ISBN: 9780898041569
ISBN 10: 0898041562
Some of the best insights into the inner dimensions of life have been recorded over the centuries by the great poets many of whom were visionaries in their own right. Reading inspired vese is therefore an excellent way to catch a glimpse of these vision ourselves. Poets included in this collection range from Alexander Pope William Wordsworth and Elizabeth Barrett Browning to John Masefield Robert Frost Emily Dickinson and Ralph Waldo Emerson as well as a whole host of lesser known poets.
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ISBN: 9780898041569
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RIDDLE ME THIS
ISBN: 9781573241458
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Mythologist and adventurer Phil Cousineau theorizes that riddles are proverbs turned into questions. He believes telling riddles is a lost folk art. This eclectic collection of brain twisters from Leonardo da Vinci to Lewis Carroll is designed to bring the practice back to the living room. Cousineau invites readers into the peripatetic, poetic, and sweet language of riddles.
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SECRET ROSE GARDEN
ISBN: 9781890482947
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Shabistari's Secret Rose Garden (1317 A.D.) must be reckoned among the greatest mystical poetry of any time or land. Treating such themes as the Self and the One, The Spiritual Journey, Time and this Dream-World, and the ecstasy of Divine Inebriation, Shabistari's work is a perennial witness to the capabilities and destiny of humanity. Stressing the One Light that exists at the heart of all religious traditions, Shabistari's work is one of the clearest and most concise guides to the inner meaning of Sufism, and offers a stunningly direct exposition of Sufi mystical thought in poetic form:
"I" and "you" are but the lattices, in the niches of a lamp, through which the One Light shines.
"I" and "you" are the veil between heaven and earth; lift this veil and you will see no longer the bonds of sects and creeds.
When "I" and "you" do not exist, what is mosque, what is synagogue? what is the Temple of Fire?
An introduction by editor David Fideler discusses Shabistari's work in terms of its historical setting and the traditions of Persian Sufism, Shabistari's relationship with the thought of Ibn 'Arabi, and the significance of Sufism in the contemporary world.
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"I" and "you" are but the lattices, in the niches of a lamp, through which the One Light shines.
"I" and "you" are the veil between heaven and earth; lift this veil and you will see no longer the bonds of sects and creeds.
When "I" and "you" do not exist, what is mosque, what is synagogue? what is the Temple of Fire?
An introduction by editor David Fideler discusses Shabistari's work in terms of its historical setting and the traditions of Persian Sufism, Shabistari's relationship with the thought of Ibn 'Arabi, and the significance of Sufism in the contemporary world.
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