poetry

Poetry is a way for many people to express themselves, and it is mine as well. This book is a collection of poems that I have written over the past couple of years. These poems cover the themes of loss, grief, humor, love, mental illness, and many other vital parts in my life. Part one is comprised of non-fiction poems, while part one is comprised of fictional poems.

Describes the darkest night of the year when Mother Winter walks, calling on readers to walk with her and enjoy the ushering in of winter.

[An] exploration of the poetic power of popular songs, from Tin Pan Alley to the Beatles to Beyonce and beyond. Encompassing a century of recorded music, this pathbreaking book reveals the poetic artistry of popular songs. Pop songs are music first. They also comprise the most widely disseminated poetic expression of our time. Adam Bradley traces the song lyric across musical genres from early twentieth-century Delta blues to mid-century rock 'n' roll to today's hits.

"Mindful haiku poems to help us rediscover our natural surroundings, without traveling too far from home. Some flowers are the subject of nursery rhymes and childhood games while others help us celebrate love, remember our homelands or mark the passing seasons. These mindful haiku poems invite us to explore twenty-four flower species growing close to home, from wildflower meadows to urban window boxes"--Publisher's website.

"In this unique collaboration, four authors lyrically explore where they each come from--literally and metaphorically. Richly layered illustrations connect past and present in this accessible and visually striking look at history, family, and identity"--Provided by publisher.

"Harold Green III . . . [pays tribute to a diverse assortment of] Black men . . . including Tyler Perry, Barry Jenkins, Billy Porter, Chance the Rapper, LeBron James, Colin Kaepernick, and John Legend--and celebrates their achievements"--Provided by publisher.

"Poetry celebrates the day-to-day routines of early childhood. . . . Colorful pages abound with observations of ordinary moments, from brushing your teeth to digging in a sandbox, that mirror a childlike day-in-the-life"--Provided by publisher.

Pairs photos from a National Geographic photographer with poems to present the letters of the alphabet and pay tribute to the diversity of the animal world.

"Pancake ice, floebergs, glaciers, icicles . . . cold temperatures create an astonishing variety of ice forms! Welcome winter with a poetic exploration of ice on land and at sea in this evocative and atmospheric picture book"--Provided by publisher.

"Picture book adaptation of US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem, Remember"--Provided by publisher.