Bob Dylan, The Man With A Vision is a book of poetry. Some of the poems here are written about Mr. Bob Dylan. Mr. Dylan is not only a musician; he is a mentor, guide and teacher. Men like him come only once in a lifetime. He changed the theme of traditional music into a powerful tale of life. There are about 15 poems written on Mr. Dylan. Other poems are written on recent events; the September 11th tragedy, Mothers, Love, Separation, Accidents; poems against drugs, alcohol, war etc.; poems about the Staten Island Ferry accident and everything else in our daily life. These poems are prolific. Everyone has, in some way, encountered these situations in their life.

Li Bo, best known and loved of 8th century Chinese poets, wrote over a thousand poems. About a third of these turn up as incidental to my biography, Li Bo -Poet Immortal. About another third are in this supplementary anthology. Due to the problems of translating Chinese names and allusions, I have decided that it is not worth the further mass of footnotes involved to translate the other third. Arthur Waley before me, in his Poetry and Career of Li Po (1946), only translated some thirty-odd of all the poems.

Sometimes the words flow from my hand like so many waterfalls and at other times you couldn't beat a word out of me. That's life's mystery, I suppose. Life's adventures. A great deal of writing is insight; the kind that is learned when you realize truths and hopes in yourself that were not previously known to you.

Those truths come out a lot in this poetry, like a new found understanding of oneself. It's therapy from the heart and mind to the page via the hand. It's magic, it's beautiful. Secrets... is the beginning of my journey to know myself and to know you. For me, love relationships and life itself are "Scarytales". The average person is ill-equipped to deal with these adventures of life. There are 13 chapters of 13 poems each in this collection, symbolic of true "Scarytales". Please enjoy your adventures and thank you for sharing mine.

Observations: The 1st Four Dozen is the flagship of a three book series by poet, lyricist and author, Michael Grove. Observations: The 2nd Wave, and Observations: 3rd time's a charm will round out this collection.

Publishing poetry is a bit like walking around naked in public, except it is not yet illegal. This is poetry, pure, simple and naked. This is from the heart and soul, with the mind and conscience as contributing editors. This is art from language. It is presented here in four sub-titles: Creative Concepts, Wishful Thinking, Scattered Ramblings and Words of Faith.

Follow this journey through multiple moods with an enchanting collection which features something for everyone. Readers will be enlightened by the hopeful and spiritually uplifting verse and intrigued by those dealing with the struggling search for love in the midst of lust. Shedding greed in favor of charity is a reoccurring theme.

FROM THE AUTHOR: "Over the years, I've often said Learn from the past, Live in the Present and Look to the Future. I hold hope that I may contribute to it's betterment, and do my best to have a positive impact on all whom I come in contact with. The world today is what it is so I Pray for Peace, Hope for Joy and Live for Love. Of course, there will always remain the Garbage In = Garbage Out theory, still this book is thought-provoking and worth owning and reading."

ABOUT THE COVER: Intense thought, the result of distinct observations and experiences burn from within, consuming me perhaps, yet forged so deeply within my soul that they drive me onward. So many, so rapid and so fleeting that the vast majority still escape me, burned away forever, in a brief moment. Come and get it.

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This book covers a lot of ground for a number of reasons. Initially it's about men surviving on a low pension. It is a known fact that men on low pensions do not survive much more than five years beyond their retirement age. They simply cannot cope in permanent idleness... or can they? Clearly his brain is geared to the work ethic, when work ceases any job will do as long as he can go to work. This is the thinking of millions of men. Can we change that thinking? I think I can. So many men are unable to cope in retirement; many simply idle their precious time away in their favourite chair waiting to die. All these men need is education. To emphasise I understand, I tell my own story of depression and how through my anger I almost lost my marriage. Using art and poetry I was not only able to survive the trauma of retirement, I am now enjoying my Third age to the full. It is important for the reader to highlight my background and where I come from; as so many people think the arts belong to another world. This is where the WW2 romance comes into my story. It is the story of my parents whirl wind romance and marriage culminating in the tragic death of my father aboard the SS Scillin when 800 British and Allied POW's where killed by a British Submarine Commander. In this book I teach how to paint with oils and to write poetry. I explain how writing and fine art changed my life. How these two disciplines plucked me from the doors of a nervous breakdown and got me back my wife.

A startlingly honest portrait of a woman's sensuality, sexuality, and spirituality . . . and the seeming madness of a passionate life. Visual and emotional narratives on romantic love and the soul, a lifetime of falling in and out of love and the agonies of infatuations. For anyone who has searched for true love.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Surf Wisdom! So what do you get when you mix philosophy with Surfers? You get...very philosophical surfer dudes! Introducing The Philosurfers! (Philosophers + Surfers = Philosurfers!)

The Philosurfers aren't your everyday "philosophers". No way, they are the explorers and risk takers of the mystical world. They ride the thrills of passion on the ocean front, they glitter and gleam with enthusiasm as they squirrel down a pipeline. And just like you and I, they are struggling to live life in balance. But why struggle and what is balance anyway? They will be guided on their most sacred paths as they will be confronted with many of life's hardest decisions and to top it off, they will have to join together to combat The Surf Pirates. Yeh, the demoralizing surf gang that not only robs them of the best surf rides but steels their ideals and lowers their self esteem all at the same time. The Philosurfers and The Surf Pirates are really just reflections of each other. So everything that The Philosurfers hate or even love about themselves is reflected back to them through the face of a gnarly Surf Pirate. It's like looking in the mirror.

Just take Mac Maverick for example. He thinks he's so great and he loves himself but he has to combat The Surf Pirate: EGO. And then there's Sharky, the Philosurfer that;s so busy trading stocks while surfing, he didn't even know he was being robbed by The Surf Pirate: greed.

But alls not lost because the Zen Master, Ray BanZen, aka "Ray Banz", the know all, the guru, will be the one who guides them on this soul journ. Ray Banz has the wisdom and the encouragement required for this journey and thank goodness because Keeter, the one whose always scared and worried has to battle The Surf Pirate: fear.

Kelly Dawn however isn't really bothered much by The Surf Pirate: sad cause she's just the cutest little blonde surfer girl who sees the beauty in everything. Now on the other hand, The Surf Pirate: envy always works hard to bring Reike down. She's the other surfer girl who is trying not to be jealous of others. And of course, last but not least there is the Jetman. He has to battle The Surf Pirate: N-Denial who tries to keep him from discovering his true life purpose.

This little surf wisdom book is just an introduction to Mac Maverick and his surfmates and will give you some insight into what they have learned and how they are using their new found Surf Wisdom to create a better and happier world for themselves. In other words, a Life of Balance.

And please don't be scared of the word "philosophy" cause really, philosophers and philosurfers are people just like you and me. They are people who can translate what they see in the world into some pretty strong words and in those words there is meaning and if you allow yourself to see the deeper meaning, you'll be a better person for it.

So join in as we go Chasing Blue Sky. It's the never ending chase to better yourself and it will lead you to the secret of secrets, and there you will dive into the world of Soul Searching...Soul Surfing and we will ride the waves of life together!

Cleopatra was as beautiful as she was as powerful and intelligent. But it is the her love story that perhaps make Cleopatra most celebrated queen of Egypt in the world. Now after centuries of silence she speaks to us again from the Nile with a new voice through these beautiful poems of passion and longing, as if the queen herself - long gone - has found a new voice in poetry to sing of love.

This collection of modern poems depicts various aspects of feelings and sentiments . It consists of pieces of poetry portrayed from the point of view of an Eastern woman who is well established in the tracks of the west ; amalgamating the two worlds in one crucible of poetry . The poems are written in free-verse style by the poetess, Dr. Mona, an Egyptian woman, a mother, doctor, a wife and poetess.

"Sonidos Cubanos" is a collection of poems, photographs, and paintings that chronicle the author's journey from a prominent wealthy family, to revolutionary activist, political pariah, struggling exiled mother, business builder, scholar and more. The subtitle, "Rimas De La Abuela" ("Grandmother's Rhymes") reveals the heart of this book in which the author unfolds before us the "rhyme and reason" of her life. the first section, "Imagenes Afro-cubanos" ("Afro-cuban Images) paints the backdrop: a traditional family in which black nannies were fiercely loved by white wards and their African tribal lore woven into nursery rhymes. the second, "Versos Juveniles" ("Youthful Verses") gives us the taste and feel of Cuba in the early fifties, as Caridad grows up surrounded by love and comfort. The tone changes dramatically in the third section, "Pasiones Revolucionarias" ("Revolutionary Passions"), reflecting Caridad's life changing encounter with Castro's rebel forces on her family lands, and her subsequent unconditional support of the revolution. these passions unavoidable turn to disillusionment as Castro's regime starts unfair political trials and sets out to persecute Caridad's family and loved ones. Her anguish is palpable and gut wrenching in "Camino al Destierro" ("Road to Exile"), and Caridad serves it up without dilution or apology. The following section, "Anoranzas" ("Longings") is a recollection of lost times and places, exquisitely distilled through the coils of absence. The last section in this remarkable book, "Sombra y Luz" ("Shadow and Light") reveals Caridad in a contemplative mood, ad peace with herself and ready to explore new directions, "without map or star to take me by the hand".

This is a collection of poems from the Nepalese poet, Madhav Mool.

A book of poetry.

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Breathless is a compilation of wonderful poems that span a variety of topics, expressed in an array of attitudes. The poems span such varied topics as Nature, Religion, Philosophy, Spirituality, and Zen Thoughts. Within these categories are poems that cajole, poems that lecture, poems that tease, and poems that comfort. But throughout, these poems will resonate with the reader in many different ways Ð depending on the day, the mood of the reader and the need of the reader. These poems certainly tell a story, but more than that they tell of a way of life, a perspective for getting the most out of the existence we share. Breathless is a book which makes you pause and will change the next breath you take.

Elegant Spirits tries to capture that elusive essence of nature's spirit. In Elegant Spirits Kasanti™ peers behind nature's veil to catch a glimpse as she gracefully dances with the grass and trees. We see her roll like thunder in the pounding of the seas. It is hoped that these poems make you smile and realize that life is filled with great and small wonders.

In Indomitable Spirit, Kasanti™ presents poems which illustrate the indomitable spirit of man. This spirit allows man to live life on his own terms. These poems speak of the vicissitudes of life and demonstrate that though man may bend he will not be broken.

After the Rains, a compilation of poems by Kasanti™ aims to capture the freshness of the air and sunshine which occurs at the end of an afternoon shower of rain. In the same way in which nature renews herself after the rain has fallen, it is hoped that you can find a sense of renewal and freshness to carry you through life's journey.

Each book in this series may also be purchased individually: Elegant Spirits / Breathless / Indomitable Spirit / After the Rains.

This is a work of pure emotion which contains my entire heart.

Es un libro que está escrito de momentos y experiencias que he vivido, de la realidad que no puedo expresar, ni contar tranformada en fantasía, en sentimientos encontrados, el vivir cada dia por algo que no llega y si llega no está, todo lo que he experimentado en las emociones vividas, lo he llevado a la poesía. Y de ahí parte este libro.