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A Song for the Earth is a lyrical novel in verse written by an environmental scientist and designed to offer a hopeful perspective on the climate crisis.

Echoes of an Old World: An English Spirit in New England is a collection of poems by Elizabeth Stansfield Hunter, edited by her grandson, David Hunter Kennedy. The book reflects Elizabeth’s deep connection to both her Victorian English heritage and her life in New England, capturing themes of nature, family, love, and loss. Written between the 1920s and 1960s, the poems explore the beauty of nature, the joys and trials of life, and the devastating impact of losing her son during World War II.

The human senses, though finely tuned to observe, cannot comprehend the vastness of life. To go beyond our limitations, we must experience the world through feeling. Using striking imagery that cuts to the heart, Tributaries: A Book of Poetry deftly describes the wonders of the universe—from a fledgling bird to the unfathomable cosmic ocean above.

Par un minuit lugubre, un esprit las veille sur d’anciens volumes quand un léger heurt à la porte trouble le silence. Bientôt, un corbeau ténébreux s’installe et, avec un refrain implacable, pousse le narrateur au bord de l’obsession. Chambre close, décembre âpre, souvenirs d’un amour perdu: tout conspire à faire monter la fièvre du doute et du deuil. Chef-d’œuvre de l’imaginaire romantique, ce poème allie cadence hypnotique et atmosphère funèbre.

Nestes poemas, Fabrício Corsaletti vai a São Sebastião das Três Orelhas, povoado na Serra da Mantiqueira, e passa os dias observando a paisagem, as montanhas, os vales, os ipês. Lá ele ouve as araucárias e os insetos, evocando uma espécie de locus amoenus, mas sem perder o humor e o lirismo que marcam sua poesia.

Je Dezembertag wird hinter diesen hörbaren Türchen ein Gedicht zu den Themen Winter, Advent, Weihnachten und Jahreswechsel alter bekannter und alter weniger bekannter Dichter:innen präsentiert.

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, when the world emerges from the slumber of winter and blossoms into a tapestry of vibrant colors and sweet scents. The air is filled with the fragrance of fresh blooms and the sweet aroma of freshly cut grass, as nature awakens from its hibernation and comes to life once again. The beauty of spring is not just in its stunning visuals and intoxicating scents, but also in the feeling of hope and new beginnings that it brings.

In Versen und Strophen, die kraftvoll und zart zugleich sind, drückt Brianna Wiest aus, was unsere tiefe Verbindung zur Natur, zueinander und zu uns selbst bestimmt. Kunstreich und frei erzählt sie von den Geheimnissen des Herzens, von unserer Sehnsucht nach Verbundenheit und von der Schönheit, die so manchem flüchtigen Moment innewohnt. Ihre Gedichte spenden Trost, Inspiration und die Gewissheit, dass die Sprache der Poesie die Kraft besitzt, unser Leben zu verändern.

From the celebrated author of Philomath, an astonishingly inventive collection of poems illuminating human, planetary, and personal survival.

Renowned for his profound connection with the English countryside, and his introspective exploration of nature, morality and the human condition, this beautifully curated collection showcases Edward Thomas’s poetry at its very best. Steeped in a quiet beauty and touching melancholy, Thomas’s verse takes its readers through fields, along hedgerows and down lonely lanes, pausing to meditate on time, loss and the fragility of life.

Nature’s Whisper is a spoken-word immersion into the living intelligence of the natural world. Poet and spiritual practitioner Naz Kling brings her words to life through her own voice, carried by evocative music that creates a landscape of sound and presence. Each poem arises from deep communion with Earth and the unseen realms. The experience becomes an offering of guidance and reflection while honoring our place in the greater web of life. Through elemental imagery and embodied insight, the listener is invited into direct connection with the sacred that lives both around and within us.

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 in Dublin Ireland. His only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray was published in 1890 and he then moved on to writing for the stage with Salome in 1891. His society comedies produced enormous hits and turned him into one of the most successful writers of late Victorian London. He died destitute in Paris at the age of forty-six sipping champagne a friend had brought with the line ‘Alas I am dying beyond my means’.

The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected, their talents endure. Among them is one of the first published female poets, Anne Bradstreet. Born in England, she moved to America in her early years, and from there her poetic legacy spread to other continents.

Joseph Fasano’s The Last Song of the World delves into the chaos of the modern world, and searches for resilience in the face of environmental and societal devastation. Dripping with images of ancient ruins and mythological figures, these poems serve as vignettes of fatherhood, love, and desire against the backdrop of apocalyptic events.

Building Bridges is an anthology showcasing my journey into micro poetry, featuring my previously published haiku, tanka, and tanka prose. Within, I explore small moments from my own backyard and childhood, drawing inspiration from the majestic snow-covered mountains and volcanoes in the North Cascades, as well as the towering giant trees that surround me. The ever-present view of the Puget Sound, which I witness daily while teaching young students, and the rhythmic ocean waves of the Pacific blue, further contribute to the tapestry of my poetic musings.

'Collins remains the most companionable of poetic companions.' – The New York Times Billy Collins’s poetry collection Dog Show celebrates the joy of our canine best friends, honouring the love we feel for the animals who play such vital roles in our lives. In twenty-five poems, Collins...

From the creators of Morvoren and Mordardh comes this new poetry anthology, capturing the enthralling nature of the sea. Some of Cornwall’s children and their equally creative parents joined poets to explore happy memories of days at the beach. Cornwall’s dramatic coastline, thrust headlong into the ocean, means you are never far from the water. What songs does the ocean sing? What secrets are whispered by the waves? What mysterious creatures swim beneath its glittering surface?

Step into the enchanting world of felines with this delightful collection of poems celebrating over 70 cat breeds—from the elegant Abyssinian to the playful Turkish Van. Each 16-line poem captures the charm, quirks, and personality of our whiskered companions in simple, fun, and engaging verse.

An age-old subject is given new perspectives in Blossomise, a collection with change at its heart. Blossomise celebrates the ecstatic arrival of spring blossom just as it acknowledges, too, its melancholic disappearance. From a crashed Ford Capri wrapped around the immovable trunk of a cherry tree, to saplings flourishing among skyscrapers and urban sprawl, the fizz and froth of the annual blossom display is explored here both as an exuberant emblem of the natural world and a nervous marker of our vulnerable climate.

The Keeper of Seasons is a new collection of poetry that reflects the rugged yet poetic landscapes of the Maine coast, a place where sea meets land in an eternal embrace. With each verse, we venture into the lives of the people who call this edge of the world their home—be it the fisherman who navigates both calm and stormy seas, the lighthouse keeper who serves as a guardian against the treacherous rocks, or the tavern keeper who offers a warm hearth and a cold drink to weary sailors.