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Almustafa has been exiled in the island city of Orphalese for twelve years when he sees his ship coming with the mist. Before he sets sail, the beloved prophet is asked by his followers to impart his truth. In these twenty-eight poetic essays, he offers profound inspiration on such matters of love and friendship, freedom and self-knowledge, joy and sorrow, pleasure, prayer, and death. In doing so, Almustafa offers a universal serenity. A Lebanese émigré to the United States, Gibran wrote The Prophet to transcend the barriers between East and West.

In this deep, challenging, and thoughtful book, Propaganda looks at the ways in which our world is broken. Using the metaphor of terraforming - creating a livable world out of an inhospitable one - he shows how we can begin to reshape our homes, friendships, communities, and politics.

How Far You Have Come is an exquisite collection of poetry and essays from best-selling artist and writer Morgan Harper Nichols. In the midst of the hurt and the mundane, the questions and the not yets, you can forget just how far you have come. Morgan weaves together personal reflections with her signature poems, encouraging you to reclaim moments of brokenness, division, and pain and re-envision them as experiences of reconciliation, unity, and hope.

This collection arguably contains some of the most charming lyrics ever written in English. Blake’s poems can be enjoyed, not only for their historical importance in an age which was fiercely proud of its genius and its traditions, but also for their simple and beautiful expression of “two contrary states of the human soul.” Songs of Innocence was originally a complete collection of twenty-three poems, first printed in 1789. In 1794, a composite collection entitled Songs of Innocence and of Experience, containing forty-seven poems, was published.

In his writings, Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran weaves Christian, Moslem, and Buddhist ideals into a spiritual tapestry that transcends cultural barriers. This collection of his lesser-known writings reveals the author's insights on youth, love, marriage, and truth, and delves into nationalism, religion, and spiritual growth.

At its heart, Parade is a meditation on belonging: on the occasional yearning to be seen within a wider society while also holding close the intimate truths that make us who we are. The poems bear witness to the joys and burdens of history, the weight of expectation, and the liberating power of self-acceptance. They recall the carnivals of childhood, the rhythm of drums and voices, the bonds of kinship, and the resilience found in love and loss.

Step into My Flow is a deeply personal collection that explores themes of self-discovery, healing, and the beauty of everyday moments. Through intimate, unfiltered language, Michelle Heighway reflects on the divine feminine, creativity, and the interplay between the self and the universe. With a minimalist, unpunctuated style, this collection embraces vulnerability and imperfection — inviting listeners to pause, reflect, and embrace their true selves. It celebrates transformation and the quiet energy that shapes our inner landscapes.

I proudly dedicate this English-French edition to my 11-year-old self. As a survivor of ritualized mental cruelty and sexual abuse, I have always found strength and solace in the power of my words. In this collection of poems, Resilience, I boldly weave dark tales of strength—a living testament to the extraordinary ability of the human spirit to conquer even the most formidable challenges. From the whispered prayers of a child to the triumphant cries of an adult, these poems explore the profound strength within each of us.

No one book or work of art can ever depict all of reality. Each individual artist brings their own interpretation to the truth, but there are facts of life that cannot be denied. In this book of poetry, common issues we all must face are brought to the attention of the listener, such as life and death, good and evil, and many other issues.

The Prophetess is a modern take on Kahlil Gibran’s classic 1923 book, The Prophet. The beautiful verse explores the power and timeless wisdom of the Divine Feminine. The Prophetess invites listeners into the core of life’s most meaningful subjects and offers a taste of a more spiritually fulfilling way to relate to ourselves and the world. This book boldly and astutely encourages the creative redefinition of old patterns of thought that our lives may more closely align with beauty and truth.

Rising star and spoken word poet Jae Nichelle debuts her luminous thoughts in God Themselves, a new collection of stirring poetry. Nichelle taps into her experiences of growing up in the South as a queer Black woman to courageously confront the effects of a forced religion and the inherent dangers of living life in a female body. God Themselves is divided into three equally moving sections: Everything, Everywhere, and Love. Nichelle braids her wisdom—as seen in the poem “What to Do When There’s Nothing You Can Do”––and witty generational humor—seen in “Sanctity: An Exposé”—into every poem.

Words can be a way to unlock our feelings. Poetry allows us to be in touch with our emotions and helps us unlock and explore our vulnerability. You'll Never Walk Alone is a collection of the kind of inspirational texts—mainly poems—that can accompany us, whatever we are feeling, from sorrow to delight. The texts are not just about words which can console us or comfort us—though they often do this too. Rather these are poems that allow us to enjoy a full range of emotions.

The Starlight Still Within Us is a vision unto itself. It soars with a boundless lyricism that speaks of worlds within us and beyond us; it sinks like a free diver into the dark depths of poetry's creative wisdom. Arm yourself with with tea and time and settle in, TSSWU is set to become a starlit companion, full of humor and philosophical musings, for your days ahead.

"One night I dreamed a dream. I was walking along the beach with my Lord." So begins "Footprints," a poem written in 1964 by a young woman named Margaret Fishback, who was searching for direction at the crossroads of her life.

The latest release from poet and spoken-word artist Jack Piatt takes us on an introspective journey. Rich with philosophical jaunts, occasional comedic undertones, and self-effacing references to darker dives for lost coins into the wishing well of his youth, Piatt invites us into his space and allows us to touch the art. With an authentic telling, Piatt's shares relatable revelations about himself and the unique way he interacts with the world.

The Scarlet Thread is a book of poetry and spoken word which covers many different topics and shows how Jesus can work through our lives in a powerful yet natural way. Ranging from observational and humorous to deeply challenging and difficult topics, the poems are often used to share Jesus and bring biblical truths into the lives of believers and nonbelievers alike. May Lucy's personal experience as a Christian performer and her scripture-filled poetry be a blessing to each listener.

This happy little audiobook is filled with lots of inspirational poetry! There are 21 poems included in this book, and each poem is significant in its very own form. It is created to give you either peace, happiness, or hope. Buy this audiobook today and absorb the purity of the earth.

This audiobook is a compilation of poems that tell about the human race, the world we are living in, the laws and equality, the government, and freedom. This audiobook also tells us about Yeshua’s teachings and instructions that lead us to question ourselves: Have we followed his teachings? Have we? Listen to find out more.

After receiving the news that in vitro would be her only hope for biological children, award-winning poet Emily Adams had to learn to live in a new world of needles, embarrassing tests, long waiting periods, and expensive doctor appointments.

Some of the greatest poets and lovers in the English language speak of their love in this seductive and romantic collection. Here are the voices of Romeo, Robert Burns, Lord Byron and many others.