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Drawing inspiration from the natural world, poet Jerry Lovelady takes a closer look at love and providence, grace and grief.
A collection of musings, anecdotes, and reflections in verse form, covering a diverse range of subject matter.
This collection of poems, told in ten chapters, capture daily life between 2017 and 2020 by invoking the style of a blues and jazz artist.
In this "book on poetry," Alysha Potente discusses the writing and study of poems after treating the reader to a number of her own verses.
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A self-help book in verse built around healing as a central metaphor.
A collection of thought-provoking poems examining the oft-intriguing, occasionally befuddling relationship between the artist and their art.
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A stunning collection of arresting prose presented in a meticulously crafted package.
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