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In this eight-session video study, Sandra Richter connects the scholarly with the practical as we learn what the Book of Psalms is, how it was utilized in Israelite worship, and why the Book of Psalms remains critical to our devotional lives today.

A pocketful of nature poetry in all its green glory from the In the Moment seriesTaking time for nature poetry is an act of reverence for the natural world, and a path to understanding our part in it. The poems in this pocket sized anthology will transport you, sending you into the garden, forests, mountains, and shores with searching hands and open eyes.Through centuries of storytelling, nature poetry has shapeshifted through the major upheavals in our relationship with the landscapes, plants and other species with whom we share the Earth. As our environment is destabilized and threatened by the climate crisis today, we find renewed meanings in these poems once again.  They become sources of joy or hope, and catalysts for action.Together, they show what we have in common across countries and centuries: an undeniable kinship with nature and a fierce will to protect it.

An exploration of Dirae, a pastoral poem from the Appendix Vergiliana, that includes the Latin text, an English translation, and line-by-line commentary.

Now revised and expanded with new poems, this raw, honest poetry collection carries readers through the winding currents of self-discovery, transformation, and healing, leading to a glistening sea of love and triumph. she asked me what it felt like -to feel at home in my body. "like breathing underwaterlike having sunlight for boneslike an ocean for a heartand chamomile tea for blood." With these words and more, Emory Hall's debut poetry collection follows the unique anatomy of a river, swelling with loss and grief, and dances with the sacred waters of transformation and motherhood. Full of magic and deep emotion, Made of Rivers will wash anew all those who come to it, uncovering hidden corners of the self, longing to be discovered. It explores the feminine and draws upon Emory's own wellspring of life experiences, hardships, triumphs, and revelations. Her work sheds light on vital themes of healing and self-care, offers solace to those navigating profound loss, and strikes a chord with mothers, both seasoned and new, who find their own journey mirrored in the pages of her poetry.

Citrus Eyes comprises a series of poems that depict the tumultuous mind of a romantic idealist. Each poem is unique in its creation and carries a significant message. While some poems are satirical, others are purely fictional, and most reflect my own experiences. I aim to be relatable, so I encourage you to read the collection and judge for yourself.

This collection of poems by Jessy Harlowe is a personal, unrestricted, and courageous insight into life, the highs, and lows of relationships, and how the impact of those you've loved and lost can change you forever. These "texts", written by the poet to the people who broke her heart, and to those true friends who stayed, are landmarks from the moments in life where emotions are felt most vividly - texts that are written and never sent; messages that contain raw, unfiltered feelings, regrets, and gratitude; odes to those important people who pass through our lives, leaving memories that shape us. These honest fragments give voice to the grief of difficult times, and gradually open to the joy and wisdom of moving on, finding peace within oneself, and finally settling into happiness.

This book explores Tamil Dalit feminist poets challenging Tamil literary tradition with poetics that reinvent language, form, and content. They present their radical poems shedding rich insight on the violence of patriarchal and caste supremacy on the Dalit body, while affirming Dalit spirituality, music, culture, nature, and democracy.

With this anthology of hand-chosen poems written by well-known, beloved poets, you can introduce poetry to your students in the classroom and beyond.

With this anthology of hand-chosen poems written by well-known, beloved poets, you can introduce poetry to your students in the classroom and beyond.

This book is the first to chart divine assembly scenes in ancient Babylonian and early Greek epic. It asks why similarities between the two corpora exist, and exploits those similarities to enhance understanding of Mesopotamian and early Greek literature and religion.

In this collection of erotic poetry, the author takes on his alter ego... Slongentl. Through this persona he explores a world of love and passion with literary precision, holding nothing back when it comes to his deepest desires. Expressed in his stanzas are tales of longing and desire, something that many readers will surely be able to relate to - and as long as they are not faint of heart when it comes to what they are willing to read, they will certainly find in these pages something to grasp onto. If you want to read the things you are afraid to speak out loud, then this collection of heated poetry might just be for you.

The Generals Speak and Other Poems offers poems on a range of topics and points of view. Following the author's earlier poetic works, Poems From the Top of the World, and From the Edge of Europe to Yankee Stadium, this book finds its inspiration in a variety of situations. "The Generals Speak" reflects on the words of generals on the verge of historic conflicts. "A Night for Ivy" scans the environment at a sports dinner that carries political implications. "De Senectute" considers the merits of old age. "At the Last Supper" reviews the thoughts of those present at the Last Supper. "Originale" reflects on hawkers selling to tourists near Rome's Spanish Steps.The author's preference is for shorter poems with insights into matters big and small.As with previous works by the author, look for insight into the human heart in such additional matters as North vs. South America and Malthus's views on land. As a student of James Wright, the American poet, and others, the author seeks to please and inform readers.

Poems on apparent conflicts (Brexit, coronavirus and war) and the underlying unity of Nature and the universe

In ''Fall and Response'' Mary Weems writes about Black life from a perspective filtered through a collective cultural lens which moves seamlessly from the personal of love, marriage, motherhood, suicide and loss to the political of poverty, mis-education, police violence... the daily effect of being Black, a woman and a descendant of slaves in a continually racist America which falsely promotes the idea of diversity and inclusion publicly, when what it wants is to conserve a status quo where the majority of Blacks remain on the bottom of the bottom one hundred and fifty-nine years after the official end of slavery.

This beautiful pocket-sized hardback gift book contains carefully curated prescriptions in verse from the Poetry Pharmacy. Life is lived with feeling - and these poems will bring you courage.Inspiration for courage, confidence and authenticity; Stimulants for a Faint Heart; to Counteract QuittingIncludes poems by William Blake, Emily Dickinson, Edward Thomas, W. B. Yeats, William Shakespeare and many more.¿ No bitter pills¿ No adverse reactionsThe Poetry Pharmacy series compiled by Deborah Alma is the perfect prescription for life's ailments. Inspired by the achingly cool Poetry Pharmacy shops in London and Shropshire - social media favourites with a clear focus on promoting wellbeing through the written and spoken word. Each of the 8 themed titles offers an array of poems to inspire, heal and comfort. Whether readers are looking to find solace for times of ill-health, loss and grief, cope with matters of the heart, need poetic inspiration for courage and confidence, or want to find peace and tranquillity in wild spaces, there is a collection for everyone. Perfect for reading aloud or for quiet contemplation, these books are a much needed balm for our busy lives.

A grand saga of divine wisdom, epic battles, and the eternal quest for justice, distilled into the lives of warriors and deities across the vast expanse of ancient India

The epic story of Rama, hero and prince who must battle for justice and righteousness against forces of chaos and evil

A stunning collection by Karen Solie, a poet 'by whom the language lives'

First published in 1992, A. E. Housman brings together significant critical response to the poetry of A.E. Housman from the time of his writing to 1951. It contains 94 items-articles, reviews, and comments which provide an accurate picture of how Housman the poet was seen during his lifetime and for some years beyond it.

Propertius' Cynthia considers Propertius' metapoetic and intra- and intertextual habits and their relationship with the repetitious amatory discourse that he fashions for himself with his beloved, Cynthia.

Respect the Thorn Poetry by Gina Rose is a poetic diary. Brimming with thought-provoking essence, the words dance together painting the odyssey and pondering of the author. The anthology is composed of the three parts of a rose: the stem, the thorn, and the petal. The stem journeys back to the past of the author; the thorn dances with darkness and traces the pokes that have shaped the author. Both the stem and the thorn enable the writer to find the petal, which unveils how soft and sweet this experience can be even as it wilts before us.

A la Carte, poetry from a bipolar mind. This is a debut collection of poetry, thoughtful, deep sometimes humorous I write mainly about mental health, love, and lost love. I especially like emotional dark pieces that pack a punch and somewhat old-fashioned romance! I use a pen name sometimes 'the manic poet' I also introduce the semi colon into my work, it's a mental health symbol meaning survival, i e an author could have used a full stop but decided to carry on instead. 'Gold and silver' another metaphor also make some appearances.