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R. Ummi Modeste's Because I Knew, is a heartfelt collection of verse reflecting the many aspects of woman's life: from being tutored in the fine art of being a woman by her mother, to becoming a mother herself. Modeste also lays bare her emotions when writing about immigration, identity and loss.

BEFORE WE WERE MAGIC presents poems that both appreciate and challenge the #BlackGirlMagic movement. These vulnerable, yet heartfelt poems address the overlap of gender, race, sexuality, mental health, family, politics, religion, and more. In a time where stories, images, and attributes of Black women are being celebrated as well as exploited; Before We Were Magic offers insight while also acknowledging the path that many Black girls had to travel prior to being considered magic by the masses.

This compilation of poetry celebrates the hope and peace of seeing God in the midst of life. When the world's dysfunctions are unavoidable and daily struggles seem overwhelming, these poems are a reminder that these trials are temporary. So, take a moment away from the climb and look up at the Sky.

Bittersweet is fifteen year old Joseph Lee's first poetry book. Divided into three sections, it covers the Bitter, Sweet, and Bittersweet aspects of life, from eternity, to losing friends, to love, to philosophy. It has a little bit of everything. It's pretty good. Please consider buying it.

As poetry imitates life, so the poems in this book imitate the life of a blue collar worker. The poems range from humorous to serious. They are written for and by a long time blue collar worker who is now enjoying retirement. The author hopes you can identify with his experiences as a blue collar worker. So grab a cup of coffee, sit down, relax and enjoy!

"Every eye that gives a glance can sound like violins, and every breath you're yet to take can sound just like the wind" "Blind to the end, aware of the start, filled with absolutely nothing...except your heart" "Know it never ends, there is no point to reach, there is endless to find, endless to change from fearful uncertainty into absolute knowing which disappears the instant it comes in with a new limit found that eventually is pushed beyond" 3 lines from 10 various length writings, Foreword: Well infinity's real so… I had to start somewhere. If you read it all and wonder if there will be anymore, remember; it's just the start, all the years it took to get here only ex ...

A collection of poetry compiled for Classical Conversations Challenge III.

Have you ever thought that you are the only one who's going through what you experience in life? You will find entries that are relatable and realize that it's not just you. Everyday we are faced with obstacles. With those obstacles you can also find blessings. Enjoy reading about situations that you're familiar with.

Click To Add Title is a collection of 23 poems and 3 photos wrapped up into 38 pages of a 6x9 book. This is my first published work and all poetry and photography are my own. Enjoy!