Writer's Block: A Book of Shitty Poems by O. Persaud is indeed an anthology of shitty poems to the core—literally. In 74 pages, this little volume pays tribute to that human necessity that requires our tryst with the john. This anthology is the product of...

Weightless, Woven Words by Umar Siddiqui is a collection of poems told from the perspective and experiences of an extrovert. The poems start with the depressive state and feelings that individuals go through during their lifetime. As you progress, emotions become more intense with greater...

Wake Me (Soundtrack Poems Book One) is a painfully emotional poetry collection penned by the resilient author Jamillah Warner. Split into two parts, Jamillah expertly pilots us through her highs and lows with love, drawing attention to the distressing fact that it's not always sunshine...

Wolf Woman and Other Poems is an enthralling collection of 50 poems covering 50 years of Jo-Ann Vega's life. Divided into three parts, the poems act as a form of memoir as Jo-Ann recounts the different stages of her being, from Becoming/Discovering (1970-1980) to Unfurling...

Welcome to My World is a collection of poems and verses by Gary Trudel. Drawing inspiration from the likes of John Trudell, Van Morrison, and Leonard Cohen, and becoming captivated by their music and poetic magic, Gary chose to carve out his own path, letting...

Words and Graphics: The Four Seasons of Love is the final chapter of the concept series by author C.O.B. Written as an anthology, the book contains poems, photographs, illustrations, and poetic stories that relate the experiences of the narrator as a father trying to get...

Poetry can be tricky to write because it depicts one’s own experiences and voice. Author Wayne Luthi did an excellent job drawing me in and allowing me to relate to many of his pieces in Water for the Rose. I had so many favorite poems...

Life is full of silly innuendoes and funny stories. Why not share in the laughter, the giggle, and chuckles? Better yet, how about writing a silly poem to make others laugh? A poem about a pet dinosaur who is quite big, so much so that...

"Memory, remember or forgotten, lives on / borrowed time." Those are poignant words and so true. We never realize what we really have to remember until it's gone. When we're younger and forget, we joke about it, memory being fleeting even then. But, when we...

Who Am I: A Poetic Journey by William Fredrick is a poetic journey through the life of an African American man on a quest for love in all its forms, from family love to self-love to love of knowledge and beyond. But along the way...