Tender, luminous, and mindful.
In his second book, Muro invites readers into those in-between hours when the noise of the world falls away and quiet, solitary skies begin to speak. From the opening poem, “Aubade,” his method is clear: slow… Pastoral Suite – Poems by John Muro
Tender, luminous, and mindful.
In his second book, Muro invites readers into those in-between hours when the noise of the world falls away and quiet, solitary skies begin to speak. From the opening poem, “Aubade,” his method is clear: slow…
Reflective, image-driven, and poised…
Steele’s latest book presents a disciplined collection of poems shaped by observation, restraint, and formal awareness. Some of the strongest pieces are those that ground feeling in physical detail. In one brief lyric from “The Taste…
A lush, luminous collection that explores love in all its beauty, complexity, and ache.
Giampaolo gathers a life shaped by longing, beauty, and emotional intensity in his latest collection. Drawn from four earlier books, these poems trace the shifting landscapes…
A quietly devastating, deeply elegant poetry collection.
A celebrated Canadian poet and former editor, John Barton turns to the terrain of his own past to examine how memory, loss, and lineage shape a life. Born in Edmonton during the early…
A haunting, luminous poetry collection.
Award-winning poet and essayist Streetly charts a life changed by loss, memory, and the magnetic pull of the Pacific Northwest in her compelling latest book. Six years after her adult stepsons vanished with their boat…
Quiet, lyrical, and deeply reverent.
Muro offers a luminous meditation on silence, memory, and the natural world in his latest book. Organized in three movements; The Seasons, The Sea and Sky, and The Heart and Hands, the poems move with…
Powerful and intimate…
Torrellas charts nearly thirty years of emotional survival, raw heartbreak, and eventual healing in this poignant collection. The book unfolds in thematic chapters, each capturing a stage in the poet’s emotional evolution. The early poems, filled with…
A Quiet Triumph…
The author of multiple memoirs and novels, Berner, turns to poetry in this luminous and deeply meditative collection that honors the overlooked textures of daily life. The poems, organized into three thematic sections: “Landscape,” “Love,” and “Longing,”…
Intimate, raw, and reflective…
Structured as a lyrical, often nonlinear exploration of self, Russell’s compelling work moves between poetry, philosophical musing, confessional narrative, and spiritual reflection. Divided into three parts, the book blends journal, mantra, and confession, charting one man’s…
Haunting, lyrical, and seductive…
Hollow dives headlong into a world where darkness is both refuge and ruin in his latest collection. In “Invitation,” the speaker pleads for entry, offering devotion as “a sweet dark wine dripping from my wrist’s fervent…
Quiet yet resonant, reflective yet deeply personal …
McKechnie captures life’s fleeting moments with painterly precision in this evocative collection of poems. “Great Blue Heron” observes a bird’s graceful landing. Winter’s cold mirrors internal stillness in “Frigid Beauty.” In “Monet’s…
A quiet, poetic meditation on nature’s rhythms.
Trovato immerses readers in the shifting landscapes of winter, spring, summer, and fall in this book of short poems. Unfolding in hushed reverence, Winter’s “pure white radiance” brightens the barren world. During Spring…
Transcendent and soul-stirring journey beyond the tangible…
Thomas’s latest is a heartfelt exploration of the spiritual, emotional, and metaphysical through poetry and art. Blending themes of self-discovery, universal love, and the wisdom of Spirit Guides, the collection transcends conventional boundaries,…
A lyrical and evocative journey through love and loss…
Guisao’s lyrical collection of poetry, prose, and short stories spans a decade from 2011 to 2021, chronicling his emotional journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. The collection opens with “La Danza…
A beautiful collection that evokes nostalgia and empathy while capturing both the joys and challenges of growing up…
Trovato masterfully captures the essence of youth with heartfelt sincerity in his latest collection of short poems. Divided into four sections, the…
A gorgeous collection that brims with sagacity and compassion; haunting and beautiful.
Spoken in meditative prose poetry, award-winning Bruce’s latest work is an ode to life’s acuity. She captures the poignancy of grief and provokes reflection on those defining moments…
Original, delightful, and funky…
Peyser humorously navigates modern-day life through Shakespearean sonnets, touching on subjects of friendship, romantic mishaps, aging, social media, and family dynamics in her latest collections of poems. “Brad” is a poem about longing and fantasy, as…
Enthralling and all-encompassing
Newell’s latest, a collection of poems, delves deep into the spectrum of human emotion, providing profound reflections on the intricacies of life. Divided into four parts, the book invites readers on an expansive journey through the author’s…
A provocative blend of philosophy and poetic expression…
Mohamed’s anthology of short poems delves into a kaleidoscope of emotions – from the rawness of grief to the ache of heartbreak. With the very essence of life as its central theme,…
Original, illuminating, and visually striking…
zO-AlonzO-Gross returns with this illuminating latest, a collection of poetry, containing a potent message that requires thorough examination to be comprehended and decrypted. zO-AlonzO-Gross bends the rules of language with ease, guided by the power…