Love is the central theme of Angel I. Hawkins' first poetry collection, Velvet. This book is divided into three sections with free verse poems in which the author reveals her innermost thoughts and feelings. The poems draw inspiration from objects (a telephone, fabric, lipstick), places...

Heart Work is a collection of poetry by Kevin Wright, with accompanying artwork by Cristina Meraz Garcia. The poems aim to promote healing by addressing past trauma. They take readers back to the time of the slave trade and current injustices faced by people of...

A Blue Period is a collection of blue-themed poems by Kollin Kennedy inspired by Picasso's Blue Period, a time when he only painted monochromatic paintings in shades of blue and blue-green. The poems delve into emotions related to feeling blue, such as sadness, depression, despair,...

Bubblegum Heart and Other Elastic Things by Quazaye Konkel includes a variety of poetry themes from love, abundance, wisdom, and pain to loss that readers will be able to easily resonate with. As the author divulges the various aspects of relationships through words of transparency,...

To Find... Again: A Poem Anthology by Shemique Blair is a collection of the author's original work, harnessed by the experiences of her life in raw, honest verse. There is a gradual progression in the way that the entire compilation is formatted, beginning with a...

Sarah Erin's Behind Her City Eyes is a heartfelt love letter to the woman she is profoundly in love with. The poems are LGBTQ+ inspired and convey her love for New York City. In addition to learning about the subject of the author's unfulfilled and...

Letters to Untitled is a collection of poetic works in the healing, mental health, and emotive writing subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Tósìn Peters. This powerful collection of poetry and prose delves into the depths of...

Patience, Insanity, and Wisdom is a collection of poetry in the inspirational, slice-of-life, and emotive writing subgenres. It is suitable for the general teen and adult reading audiences. Penned by author Anna Casamento Arrigo, this visceral feast explores a wide range of emotions and themes,...

A stray is one who is lost, having no proper place or company. The stray in this collection recalls his encounters with love and passion and his attempt to flee from both whenever the freedom and peace of solitude came calling. He has had lovers—a...

Reflections From the Heart by Zainool Hamid is a heartwarming collection of poems celebrating love in all forms. The book opens with "Where are You, My Dearest," a moving poem about a man yearning to be reunited with his estranged lover. "If You Have Nothing"...