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A Life Sentience
This poetic book tells the story of David, a farmer born in 1960s Australia who was expected to carry on his family’s traditions on the land. We follow his life from birth to an imagined death, spanning a turbulent time when small rural communities across Australia collapsed.
David’s plans are upended in the 1990s as the country suffers deregulation of the grain markets and the onset of a devastating ten-year drought. He and farmers like him have their lives forever changed, swept away by harsh economic forces and drought as family farms shut down.
The book captures in verse the destruction of a cherished way of life for David, his neighbours, and rural towns. It recounts the tragedy of dreams broken when long-held farming traditions become unsustainable. By telling one man’s story, it memorializes the wider loss of community and livelihood faced by farming families across Australia in recent decades.
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The Black Feather
In your hands
Lies a journey
The ultimate journey
The one we take to find our selves
To die and to be reborn
To travel among the dreams we desperately fight for
To encounter pain
It has so many faces: abuse, death, depression, the loss of self
To keep on guarding hope
To finally embrace beauty and love
To find
The voice within
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The Fly Sermon and Other Odes
For over forty years I’ve been writing odes about people, places, and experiences in my life. My career in education has been amazing and at times intense, but I managed to escape to hobbies and interests and always attempted to summarise in the form of an ode.
These were all placed in boxes and stored away until now. When I retired from teaching, I opened the boxes and read through the odes. They were almost like a diary of my life so far.
I’ve selected 21 odes for this collection. They are about friends, holiday experiences, hobbies and sometimes things that happened in my school life.
My favourite is The Fly Sermon. I wrote it 36 years ago for children to recite in their assembly about tolerance for others and non-discrimination. The theme is as important now as it was then. Our life is surrounded with all sorts of living things, which we should respect and learn to live with, regardless of quirks, traits, or physical features.
I’ll remember whenever a fly I do see,
The importance of living in close harmony.£13.99 -
Everything Is Now
Everything Is Now is a new poetry collection by the British poet Christopher Dadson.
In this collection Christopher explores old poetic forms through a contemporary lens, presenting the reader with odes, sonnets and dramatic monologues that tackle the grind, the suffering, and the joys of daily life.
The ‘Odes’ touch on classic themes of mortality, work, friendship, memory, loss, and art, as relevant today as they were to Horace, and through a variety of metre and rhyme recall poems by the Romantics, even if the modern-day settings of a beach holiday or a drive at night place it firmly in the present.
‘The Gypsy Moth Sonnets’ are a short cycle of erotic and neurotic episodes about how those enduring a sad middle age can throw away everything for fresh love, and the effects of that on the psyche. These poems are pathetically comedic yet still remain infused with passion and feeling.
Finally, the ‘Laments’ are composed of dramatic monologues from historic, mythical, and invented characters. Some of these poems are comical and some are about loss, but throughout they are permeated with death.
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A Compendium of Poems
For 77 years I have been waiting to be asked; now, at last, the waiting is over.
This world (you) and I are going to change things for the better. This is our time. We are here to do good things together. To make the future, to bring joy to millions. You, me, we are the future. The future belongs to you and me. Let’s aim for the stars. I believe in opportunity for everybody. I want you to be inspired. This poetry book is ‘code for a fortune.’ Fortune in love, kindness and time shared with people you care about and will do so for ever.
‘Reach out and touch the fruit of this place, the fruit that belongs to the whole human race.’
You chose this book because you believe in yourself. You are a great human being. I am glad we have made contact. I hope I meet you one day, and I hope we can be friends.
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Enter the Darkness
Enter the Darkness is a collection of poetry documenting the feelings and experiences of the author over time.
The poetry within is relatable and is guaranteed to make the reader connect with the experiences and feel what the writer was feeling.
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The Shadow of a Hindu Lotus Plus the Cradle of Heaven
As the world continues to spin, poetry lands on our doorstep, not merely as a teaching tool but as a beacon of inspiration during challenging times. In moments when life feels overwhelmingly heavy, a single poem can act as a sliver of sunshine. Accompanying this collection, three essays delve into themes that resonate deeply in today’s society, offering insights that may be absent from our current discourse. These reflections serve as a window into the mind of a restless spirit seeking connection with readers in search of stability at a pivotal moment in history, where the paths of secularism and spirituality diverge.
This book invites us to question: Should we be consumed by the digital world, or is it time to revisit an era where mindfulness and appreciation for the present were more commonplace? It is a call to step away from the screen, to breathe deeply, and to embrace the moment with greater frequency.
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I Saw a Little Fox
From reluctantly residing in a squat to the rules of Cricket, embark on a free-ranging potpourri of poetry that will render the reader to tears before producing intermittent cries of laughter.
This genre-bending compendium weaves many of the author’s true experiences as a self-described hobo together with an entertaining brand of lyrical nonsense, testing the reader’s contrasting emotions to their absolute limit.
If coming out the other side of life’s difficulties and addictions can influence or encourage just one person to do the same, this publication will not have been compiled in vain.
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O.N.E - Opportunities Never End
Safia Hussein Guerras’ book, O.N.E - Opportunities Never End, is a profound exploration of the human experience, woven through a rich tapestry of philosophical musings and poetic reflections. The narrative delves deep into the essence of what it means to be human, contemplating the intricacies of love, pain, faith, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
At the heart of Guerras’ work lies a poignant understanding of life’s dualities and the constant search for meaning in a world fraught with contradictions. Each page resonates with profound insights, challenging the reader to ponder the complexities of existence, the nature of happiness, and the pursuit of inner peace.
This book is not just a collection of thoughts; it is a journey into the depths of the soul, inviting us to reflect on our own lives, beliefs, and the choices that shape our destiny. With its blend of poetic eloquence and philosophical depth, O.N.E - Opportunities Never End is a beacon of light for those seeking understanding and enlightenment in the tumultuous sea of life.
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Feelings
Feelings by David Peter Malin Maxfield is a poignant collection of poetry that delves deep into the human heart. Born in Tickhill, Yorkshire, in 1948, Maxfield brings a lifetime of experiences to his work, offering a rich tapestry of emotions that resonate with readers of all backgrounds. His poems traverse a wide range of themes, from tributes to beloved figures like Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II, to reflections on nature, love, loss, and the human condition.
Through his verses, Maxfield explores life’s most profound moments, encapsulating the essence of joy, sorrow, hope, and despair with remarkable clarity and depth. His work serves as a testament to the power of poetry to capture the complexities of the human spirit, making Feelings a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional landscapes we all navigate. Whether it’s the raw emotion of ‘Suicide’ and ‘Lonely Heart’ or the uplifting spirit of ‘Spring Love’ and ‘First Christmas,’ each poem in this collection is a window into the soul, offering a unique perspective on life’s many facets. This book is a journey through the heart, crafted by a poet who writes with authenticity and passion.
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Feelings
Feelings by David Peter Malin Maxfield is a poignant collection of poetry that delves deep into the human heart. Born in Tickhill, Yorkshire, in 1948, Maxfield brings a lifetime of experiences to his work, offering a rich tapestry of emotions that resonate with readers of all backgrounds. His poems traverse a wide range of themes, from tributes to beloved figures like Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II, to reflections on nature, love, loss, and the human condition.
Through his verses, Maxfield explores life’s most profound moments, encapsulating the essence of joy, sorrow, hope, and despair with remarkable clarity and depth. His work serves as a testament to the power of poetry to capture the complexities of the human spirit, making Feelings a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional landscapes we all navigate. Whether it’s the raw emotion of ‘Suicide’ and ‘Lonely Heart’ or the uplifting spirit of ‘Spring Love’ and ‘First Christmas,’ each poem in this collection is a window into the soul, offering a unique perspective on life’s many facets. This book is a journey through the heart, crafted by a poet who writes with authenticity and passion.
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Trapped Inside a Tragedy
A Victorian family becomes trapped by their image-obsessed lifestyle, adhering strictly to unhealthy societal expectations. Marjorie is the only one who recognizes the harm in the charade they perform for the rest of high society. Determined to free her relatives from this endless cycle of fallacy, she endeavours to instil in them a desire for authenticity and wholeness.
Will Marjorie succeed in reversing her family’s fate? Or will they remain constrained by the rigid mores of Victorian culture that prize appearance over reality?
Join Marjorie on her thought-provoking and poetic journey of revelation. She fights tirelessly to reveal the truth to loved ones blinded by deeply-rooted expectations, even when met by strong resistance.
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