If you even remotely like poetry, you will LOVE “From These Eyes” by Robyn Budge. The poems in this book are written with a spiritual perspective incorporating all aspects of life including aging, death, heartbreak and love. The author writes with an aspect of humor...

"Heavy Bags of Soul" paints a rather dour picture of the modern world. In this engaging collection of poems and prosody is chronicled the trials and pitfalls of an oppressive world that is as absurd as it is tiring. Yet despite this dim outlook on...

"Reel to Real" is an excellent collection of contemporary poetry. It highlights the kind of poetry that is the favorite of all poetry publishers. The abstract images leave the reader to interpret every poem his/her own way. The collection is divided into two sections, but...

"Cheshire Born" is an enchanting book of poetry by John Wright that will take you through a lifetime of interludes. You will identify with Norma as she breaks the language barrier through actions more than embarrassing, an uncle whose death prophecy finally comes true, and...

"On Edge", written by Bob MacKenzie, is an intriguing book of emotions, thoughts, and circumstances in a poetic form. MacKenzie reveals topics within his poetry that are often hard to speak of in a natural everyday conversation. Within the 16 poems laid out in his...

"Jacaranda: Tails Before Bed" is a 127-page book of poetry by E. W. Bosworth. It is divided into six chapters of random poems that deal with love and life. Bosworth is a new poet and, according to him, his writing is a reaction to the...

"Dreams . . . of an Undying Heart" is written by Rachelle S. Gallman. This book is unique with a creative poetic and Faith Genre, while remaining Family oriented and age appropriate for a preteen to adult readers, especially those looking for guidance through...

The poems in this book are all inspiring. They speak of life, love and lore. The poems also are categorized under these three sections. A lot of poems are written in different forms. Form poetry had taken a backseat with the advent of contemporary poetry....

Z.E. Frey's "Open: Candid Haikus about Everyday Life" is an interesting take on the standard haiku format. The book is divided into seven sections, each devoted to a different theme, including sections on love, work, faith, racism and friendship. Don't expect the old conventions --...

Each "The Sycamore Seed" poem is beautifully composed by J.D. Mallinson. These are not mere trite rhyming couplets to please the ear, but are filled with the details and depth of nature herself. In fact, I would go further and say that "Sycamore Seed" is...