apocrifa imagines a love that sits comfortably at the crossroads of commitment and freedom. The developing intimacy between a lover and their beloved is propelled by a compendium of words for love, romance, sex, relationships, and affection that do not lend to direct translation in English. Serving as both titles and markers of the progression of time, these poetically defined words highlight the growing tension of one who claims “i cannot love you enough/to unlove the wide world”...

Generous Press is a new kind of romance imprint. Someplace Generous—a vibrantly diverse and inclusive anthology of romantic short stories—can be described in one word: yes.Featuring stories by award-winning poets like Richard Siken, Rachel McKibbens, and Brionne Janae; acclaimed fiction writers like Temim Fruchter, Corinne Manning, and Max Delsohn; and popular thinkers like Jessica P. Pryde, Someplace Generous presents voices largely new to the ge...

“Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense.” —NPRA breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, and the horrors the poet grew up wi...

The Journey is a charming tale of a young boy who goes on the ultimate adventure. He faces many challenges along the way in his search for meaning. The book is for older children and adults of all ages. Major moral subjects are touched upon in this fable.

A collection of Love Poems dedicated to Lesbian Love. This is my first book of poems dedicated to love and its many aspects. Feminine Rose, the book title and the first poem is dedicated to the famous poet Sappho.I love writing poetry and expressing myself through words which I hope sings to the reader.

Black Marigoldsby E. Powys Mathers"This is a versified translation of the Caurapancasika. This love poem of fifty stanzas was written by the Kasmiri poet Bilhana Kavi in the 11th century. The story runs that the Brahman Bilhana had a clandestine love affair with Princess Yaminipurnatilaka, the daughter of King Madanabhirama. He was discovered and Bilhana wrote this poem in prison before he learned whether he would be executed or banished. The historic outcome is unknown, whi...

The Sparrows Song was compiled from words I have found meaningful over the years and they have provided comfort in what otherwise could have been a dismal past. I started gathering these at an early age and continued searching for deeper meaning until the present time. It is my desire that others may be encouraged to use reading and writing as a diversionary art to aid the formation of peace in sharing love.

Life contains exquisiteness but we are too blind to distinguish it.Enter into the portal of deep thoughts where we discover about nature and spiritual values.Life is overflowing with obstacles but we can dash past it. Such is my words.

A book of poetry spanning twenty odd years of writing. Enjoying life. love. and introspection. Photos are of a local nature. They range from Queensbury, NY to Fort Ann, NY in location.

This life is not meant just for romance, love and pleasure. To live for a holy mission is even nobler and more satisfying to soul. If your heart is broken, dedicate yourself to a cause of selfless love, as the youth in this story did. Don't be a craving gold, be a melting snow.

My Head Bowed: A Chapbook on Depression, Anxiety, and Faith is a collection of poetry that captures the raw emotions behind the intricate relationship between faith, depression, and anxiety.Written with vulnerability and honesty, this chapbook is a reflection on the challenges that come with navigating mental health struggles while holding on to your faith. This book is not just for those who are struggling but for anyone who has ever faced the challenges of life and wondered where...