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Inspired by transcendentalism, Whitman's immortal collection includes some of the greatest poems of modern times, including his masterpiece, "Song of Myself." Shattering standard conventions, it stands as an unabashed celebration of body and nature. "The most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed."--Ralph Waldo Emerson. Walt Whitman was a poetic Visionary. He published the first edition of this monumental work in 1855...
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Readers have called her work "life changing," "pandemic medicine," and "part of my daily ritual." Oprah Magazine and the Today Show have featured her work for its timely, uplifting wisdom. Now, Self Love Philosopher Melody Godfred shares her first poetry book, Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers, a collection of 200 thought-provoking and heart-opening self love poems.
In Self Love Poetry, Godfred explores concepts like authenticity, surrender,...
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Written to provide hope to people hiding from their fears. It goes deep into the spirit which keeps us alive in our darkest moments. But more than that, it will empower you to dominate the darkness and be fearless. Each short thought was written after a big struggle. The best thing you can do is improve the thought of someone in need of healing, much like giving a cup of cold water to the thirsty. Give others hope.
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This highly personal and inspirational collection of healing poetry by Dragana Krstic has helped her to overcome many challenging places in her life. Her spirit was calling to be in alignment with the mind and heart, so while energetically shifting her mind, body, and soul, a strong passion emerged to write poetry. In her poems, she began to confront and conquer the challenges that kept arising, and to dive deeper into childhood memories and release...
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Gael Rodriguez is probably the poet who has written the most on self-improvement. His verses create an authentic self-help book. The magic happens after having to overcome, firsthand, the great difficulties which afforded him his destiny. His life experience and acquired wisdom have led to an amazing state of wellbeing. Now, he knows that his verses are a wonderful tool for self-improvement, which will transform the hearts of thousands.Poetry for...
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Poets almost always write about their own experiences, thoughts and feelings from their own particular perspectives. That perspective can be constant and thus become an affirmation of what they think and feel. But it also can change, for like all artists, a poet's work is also an exploration into his or her own psyche and the psyches of the people in their lives and around them. They understand that change, if we respect it and appreciate it and accept...
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ABC's of SELF-ESTEEM is a power-packed, thought-provoking, and motivational book of inspiring short poems. The poems are usable tools for positive living-speaking directly to everyday circumstances where we might reach out for insights or helpful thoughts.
The poems are written for women, men, and children of all ages. The rhyming makes the poems easy to memorize. The messages can serve as daily affirmations or calming meditations.
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The Commencement of Self is a collection of poems that provides a thorough account of a young woman's battles with self-loathing, anxiety, depression, and bipolar II disorder. This book is meant for all readers, with a focus on those who struggle with mental illness or experience general unease in life. The poems in this collection, which are grouped chronologically and based on their values, are very dear to the author since they represent her life...
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Embark on a transformative 30-day journey with this meditation therapy and devotional poetry book designed for women carrying echoes of past toxic relationship hurts. Whether from relationships, church, family, or self-inflicted, let this book inspire and empower you to reclaim self-love through daily affirmations and meditations, feeding your spirit with positive soul food for powerful manifestations beyond yourself.
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Hungry Ghost is a selection of poems about self-harm, depression, anxiety, dysphoria, high school, toxic relationships, friendships, falling in love, falling out of love, and falling in love with who you are as a person, despite all the pain you feel. We aren't defined by our skin, our scars, nor our wounds. We feel intense pain, but we also feel intense love. We live drastic lives, and we live beautiful lives. The line between love and pain is blurry...
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Self Love Notes is a collection of uplifting poetry, affirmations, and quotes celebrating unconditionally loving ourselves. It not only inspires but also invites the reader to nurture their hearts with accepting compassion and gratitude.
This message encourages us to love and appreciate our whole selves, despite our flaws and self-defined inadequacies, yet continue to strive for growth. It is intended for those who need to be reminded of their self-worth...
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Drawing upon historicist and cultural studies approaches to literature, this book argues that the Romantic construction of the self emerged out of the growth of commercial print culture and the expansion and fragmentation of the reading public beginning in eighteenth-century Britain.
Arguing for continuity between eighteenth-century literature and the rise of Romanticism, this groundbreaking book traces the influence of new print market conditions...
Arguing for continuity between eighteenth-century literature and the rise of Romanticism, this groundbreaking book traces the influence of new print market conditions...
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"A new book of poems by the National Book Critics Circle Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner, exploring thought, dialogue, and everyday interactions"--
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The Poetry Lounge is a free, multicultural open-forum for self-expression, inspiring young people to find their own voice and let it be heard. Hosted by award-winning Def Poets Shihan and Poetri, the "Lounge" has become the largest weekly open mic forum in the country, and was one of the inspirations for Russell Simmons' 2003 Tony-winning show, Def Poetry Jam. Learn the fundamentals of writing and performing "spoken word" poetry from some of the most...
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This wittily written book takes you on a lyrical journey through the various stages of a woman and the self-discovery of love, sex, heartbreak, pain, the empowering effects of being a woman, and her worth coupled with the anxieties of life that give birth to eye-opening experiences, unexpected addictions, and compulsory responses.
Each stage will challenge the reader to dig deep while meeting or greeting you at every stage. Similar to the author,...
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This book is a selection of poems that represent the author's spiritual journey over the years. The poems express her personal reflections on the nature of life, contemplation of societal beliefs and values, and a search for answers in untangling the concept of self from spirituality. Her poems reflect thoughts and emotions that may seem controversial to readers at times, but that simultaneously unveil important and thought-provoking questions. These...
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• Built on the lessons and techniques the author created while teaching writing to at-risk teens, women during the isolation of the pandemic, and incarcerated women
• Heller is a California Poet in the Schools who has taught at the Kennedy Center for the Arts, the Institute for Poetic Medicine, public and private schools, wellness retreats, creativity summits, and online
• With a focused and engaged social media and newsletter audience, the...
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In The Work of Self-Representation Ivy Schweitzer examines early American poetry through the critical lens of gender. Her concern is not the inclusion of female writers into the canon; rather, she analyzes how the metaphors of "woman" and "feminine" function in Puritan religious and literary discourse to represent both the "otherness" of spiritual experience and the ways in which race and class function to keep the "other" in marginalized positions.
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A collection of poetry, wisdom, and insights born of silence.
Be present,
For now is all that exists.
Grow, enjoy, and act morally.
Drop your ego, listen,
Empathise and forgive.
Trust your intuition and be compassionate.
Nothing more is within your control.
Let it go and just feel.
Accept yourself
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A dual-sided poetry collection that gives you two storylines based on which side you begin, From Heartbreak to Hopeful follows the path to recovery from life-shattering heartbreak through poetry. Following romance in all its forms, you'll either traverse a breakup at its lowest point and find the path back to one's self in hope and self love or vice versa. Start from the back, and you'll be able to begin at the highest point of self love and affirmation...
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