I haven't forgotten you. From the first time we spoke to the last time we shared each other's company and we didn't even know it would be the last. I know how cruel the world can be and I have done everything I could to make it a better place and I promise I am nowhere near done. Trying. It seems like that's all we have these days. Counting days like we are counting sheep and yet somehow we all seem to lose track. How have you been? Because if we haven't spoken in a while I hope the distance in between us has been kind to you and the next words that you utter is "I found you again". As you're looking down at this book, I'm looking at you smiling because this is one of my favorite ways to communicate with you. This is my love language. I hope you are actually okay and not standing on the lies that you're fine or "okay" because I've watched that foundation fall time after time. I mean look at me: standing in a pile of rubble and ash. I'm glad these words will be something that you can firmly grasp and hold onto and I promise you that I'll always be right here. I haven't forgotten you. I just hope if the distance finds us again, can you promise me that you won't forget me because... ...the world already has.
As of May 2013, this poem of affirmation has been dedicated to each Horizons Atlanta Clark Atlanta University Young Scholar. During morning gatherings, mid-day, and in closing Excel-ebrations our Young Scholars enthusiastically participate in the "call response" recitation of "I Am Somebody Special!" These are the moments when we discuss and embrace personal experiences of gratitude, empathy, grit, and determination. Our "call response" recitation creates and confirms one's personal image as a 21st century scholar.
Contained inside the covers of this book are the answers that I have found to life's greatest mysteries, and hopefully between the rhythms and rhymes you can come to the same understanding that I have. In this world we are not alone and that in this world, though we may feel like it is not possible that anyone has ever hurt like we have or are hurting like we are, that throughout all time, someone or somewhere has felt how we are feeling and that is a statement of life. Though every word may not always rhyme with its predecessor, you will find that the thoughts that each poem conveys will aid in your understanding of my mind and the pain I have endured and the pleasures I have encountered. The sun will always rise whether you like it or not. I hope this totem of thought will help you contemplate and conceptualize the rest of your life as it has helped me in writing it. Through years of hard work, through my trials and tribulations, I happily present to you "The Ballad of the Boy named B."
Immerse yourself in a collection of poetry that explores being a woman, from the triumphant victories to the quiet moments of self-discovery. Through the art of words, I Am Woman paints images of emotions, dreams, and untold stories that resonate with every reader. Whether you are a poetry enthusiast or someone seeking inspiration and encouragement, this book by poet and author Ember Gray provides a sanctuary where words become a source of strength. Let the verses within these pages be a guiding light, encouraging every woman to embrace her uniqueness, find her voice, and revel in the extraordinary journey of being a woman.
"Heart Strings" by Ankit Chaudhary 'shiv' is not merely a collection of poems; it's a soul-stirring journey through the myriad emotions that weave the tapestry of human experience. With a narrative finesse honed through his debut novel, "Kartvy - Ek Balidan," Ankit Chaudhary, writing under the pseudonym 'shiv, ' extends an invitation to traverse the landscapes of love, passion, and life's intricate dance. Hailing from the picturesque town of Unjha, Gujarat, Ankit's creative prowess extends beyond the realms of writing. A multifaceted artist, influencer, voice-over artist, host, and graphics designer, he brings a diverse set of skills to the literary canvas. Armed with a Master's degree in English literature from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University - Patan, Ankit is driven by a profound desire to contribute something distinctive to Gujarati literature and cinema. His belief in hard work and dedication to the nation echoes through every facet of his creative endeavors."Heart Strings" is an exploration of the delicate threads that bind the human heart. Each poem is a melody, resonating with the rhythm of life and love. With an innate ability to evoke powerful emotions and craft vivid imagery, Ankit 'shiv' invites readers to pluck at the heartstrings of their own experiences and find solace, joy, and reflection in the verses that unfold within these pages.
In the third volume of his Paradise on Earth with Words series, poet Eric Scott Grand lights a blazing bonfire of love and romance. The hopeful, yearning poems in Love to Live move at the speed of a lover's racing thoughts, his fast-flickering pulse. There's the longing and possibility of love at a distance through online dating. There's the sudden rush and surrender of a clandestine workplace rendezvous. There's the push and pull of desire and doubt, of will-they or won't-they. From the sexy to the sweet, through all of these romantic fantasies is a common thread that sizzles and sparks like a fuse; and this is the fervent hope that these slow-burning seductions will turn into something more-a love that lasts for the rest of their lives.
French Restaurant is a captivating poetry collection by Renee de la Roche-Zhu, artfully intertwining the profound with the mundane, inviting readers on an exhilarating voyage of self-discovery and a broader quest for meaning. Chronicling the author's transformative twenties and her odyssey across continents, it poignantly captures a modern, multicultural woman navigating the complexities of love, friendships, career advancement, and personal growth. The work spans from her early-20s in New York where she began her career as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company after graduating from Columbia University, to her personal and professional adventures in Tokyo, then back to New York amidst the Covid pandemic and later to California in 2024 as she joins the startup community, with memorable stops along the way such as London, Hong Kong, Toronto, Paris, etc. where she formed lasting bonds and gained new perspectives. With evocative imagery, incisive language, and raw emotion, French Restaurant boldly explores the shifting and liminal spaces of existence, reality, identity, and human connection amidst the vibrant tapestry of urban landscapes. As readers delve into its pages, they are transported into a realm where the quotidian and the philosophical intersect, speaking to both their hearts and minds. The collection also serves as a self-help guide for young people, especially young women, navigating the challenges of their twenties, inspiring courage and resilience in their journeys.
Be a hopeful traveler. Someone who understands that life is more about the journey than the destination. This books explores those themes through short essays, poetry, original art, and photography. All written and created by the author.
Footprints is a collection of poetry and prose with a little bit of everything. It's about the impressions she leaves in her wake. Famo takes you on a journey of colliding words, love, grief, heartbreak, healing, life experiences, and self-love. There are seven chapters, Identity, Home, Heartbreak, Being A Girl, Nature, Love, and Motherhood. Each chapter takes you on a trip following her experiences from birth to adulthood.
Everyone goes through personal life experiences. Those experiences are often intertwined with other people's experiences with whom a person is walking the challenging journey that life is. It is those shared experiences that resonate with the experiences of other communities, both near and far. The poems in the book Lulu ya Bara reflect the writer's own experiences and his interaction with people within the Ugandan environment, and how these experiences expand further to reflect the African experience. The Ugandan experience interacts, and also overlaps with that of an East African, which in turn resonates with that of other Africans elsewhere. Every African, wherever they are on the African continent, will be able to relate with the considered themes in the poems in this book. Besides eliciting valuable lessons, the aim of the poems is also sheer entertainment and reflection for the reader. The kind of benefit to the reader will depend on the lens with which they will view the poems or the platform on which they will stand as they read the them. Either way, the writer's objective will have been achieved.
كُلُّ البُحُورِبِحَارِيأَيُّـــــهَا المَلَأُ!مِنْهَا العِذَابُوَمِنْهَا المِلْحُوَالحَمَأُ!هَبَطْتُ لِلأَرْضِهَلْ فِي الأَرْضِ مِنْ شَجَرِأَلْتَفُّ فِيـــــــــهفَيَشْفِي أَنَّةَ المَدَرِ؟؟
فديتك نُوراً أيها الحبُّ في دمِــيله راحتا صدقٍ تضرُ وتنفــعُسكبتُ له من روض قلبي فراشــةًفبات المدى من عِطرِها يتضــوعُوألبستُ نسيانِي تذكرَ طيفِهــافبت بملهاةٍ بها القلبُ يخشــعُولما وجدتُ الأُنْسَ ناراً وجَنَّــةًفرحتُ بآلامِــي وغيريَ يجــزعُوقفتُ بباب الله لا سِرَّ في دمِــيولكِنَّ آيَــاتٍ تلوحُ وترفــعُ
تتميّز قصائد الشاعر السعودي حسن الزهراني، بأسلوبها المحكم في الصياغة التعبيرية، رغم تبايُنها في خطابها ودرجات تأويلها؛ فشعره يتأسس على القدرة على استيعاب الإبداع اللغوي وتطوره في آن، ودائماً يصل بكثافة النصّ إلى أعلى المكوِّنات الجمالية، فنرى مَشاهدَ حيّةً في قصائده تتميّز بالحيوية والأداء الدرامي والعاطفي، فضلاً عن البراعة في الكتابة للوطن والانتماء إليه؛ انتمائه الشديد إلى وطنه، بوجه خاص، ولمنطقة الخليج بوجه عام، وعلى هذا النهج حافظ الزهراني على منجَزَات نصّه ضمن مناخ بيئته.
كعادته، يُناجز الدكتور محمد عبدالله الريِّح صروف الدهر، باحثاً عن موطئ قدم دلالي فني في زمن الوسائط الرقمية والهجمات الإلكترونية الفتَّاكة.. تلك التي تحاصر "إنسان ما بعد الإنسان" في كل مكان.في بيئة الجوائح الرقمية المداهمة، يدخل التعبير الفني والأدبي في سلسلة من المآزق والإكراهات المتنامية في صعودها وتحوُّلاتها
تذكَّرتنيونسيتَ صلاتكْوألحقتنيبالقطاروفاتكْوعلَّمتنيكيف أصبحعود ثقابٍوأشعلتمنِّي حياتكْ
قلبي المحِبُّ إجابةٌ وتساؤلُوسرىً يطولُ وليلةٌ تتضاءلُكصحيفةٍ للريحِ قد أطلقتُهُومضيتُ لا أشـكو ولا أتفاءلُأيقنتُ أنِّي حينَ أنشرُهُ؛ أثورُوحينَ يطويهِ الأسى؛ أتخاذلُلو سادَهُ عطـشٌ هلاميٌّ يخرُّكما تخرُّ مـن الذبولِ سنابلُ
Yeh amanat hai meri sab batein tum jitna itrawogi, qabool hai. Par haan qayamat mein mujhe sunawogi. Yeh hissa jab bhi tum padhogi, samajh lena akeli raat mein bahut kam Roshni mein, tumhare liye likha hai mein. Tum khush hojawogi. This book "SIFAR" is divided into two parts, the former is "the book of imagination". Which is that very world that exists only in words, where you feel very relaxed and you can change this world through within your mind. The later book is "The Book of Intelligence" which deals with the changes in the current world and the life one is living. This book is the most beautiful feeling. It took me almost 4 years to write these beautiful thoughts, it's not easy to enter that world that exists only in your mind and to live with.
In the heart of every struggle lies a story of resilience, much like the lotus that blooms untarnished in muddy waters. "The Lotus Life" is an ode to this resilience, a poetic journey through the trials and triumphs that shape our existence.This book is born from the interplay of shadow and light, exploring themes that resonate with the rhythm of life. The verses are symbolic to a journey meandering through the deepest recesses of human heart, mind and soul - experiencing tribulations on its way and turning them into a beautiful rhythmic melody called Life.
Ever had a dream but you were too afraid to take that leap? Ever wondered what would happen when you stopped being afraid? Take a moment to escape from your world and immerse yourself into another reality that was once just a dream. Explore A Leap of Faith contrived of different poems all by one brave poet that decided to take a chance on her dream.
This book is a small selection of poems summarising those things that refuse to let you go. They take up space in heart and soul and mind...and before you know it, you find your body is still as you stare out of the window, thinking only, 'Oh.' Unless there were serious matters on your mind to begin with. In that case, I can only offer this little comfort: these things happen.
The poems in this book are about life, love, lies, loss, manipulation and betrayal. Healing is a journey, and it takes time as well as effort. These poems helped me heal by getting the emotions out of me and onto paper so they could be set free.
""In the quiet corners of our hearts and minds, there exists a reservoir of self-discovery, a journey to the depths of our souls. "Uncharted" is a poignant collection of verses that invites you to embark on this intimate expedition. Through the delicate artistry of poetry, these wordsmiths guide you on a path of introspection and self-acceptance. They explore the intricate tapestry of emotions, tracing the contours of self-doubt, resilience, and ultimately, the profound beauty of self-love. Each poem is a mirror, reflecting moments of vulnerability and strength. They capture the essence of the human experience, reminding us that amidst life's chaos, we possess an innate capacity for self-compassion and renewal.""
A first collection of poems by Sarah Winek. A proudly neurodiverse writer - who doesn't take herself (or life) too seriously, is devoted to writing and does this with her ADHD heart firmly on her sleeve. Sarah conceived the contents of 1981 through creative experimentation, and by nurturing a deep love of language . Each poem in this collection represents a memory, feeling or experience since her life began in 1981. If you are interested in poetry, you know beyond doubt that poems are; and have always been, universally understood beyond the printed verse. 1981 is full of rhyme that doesn't overthink itself, merely lexical play that aspires to translate the beautiful messiness of human emotion through poetry
A collection of poems and poems that I've turned into songs. That I've written over time. Written in happiness, angst, worry, love, war, laughter and gratitude. Some are old and some are new, I have gathered them all to share with
The inspiration for this collection of writings came from a shooting star that was seen one night. This is a collection on the experiences of grief, from someone who has lost a child and a brother.
A collection of poetry depicting the authors mental health journey on both a personal and professional level. A journey which they hope will provide others with an honest and raw insight into the depths of battling with mental illness, and the strength required to overcome these persistent challenges.
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