Lovely, Raspberry: Poems [Paperback]

Not every reader will take to a poem that begins, "You bore me. So be it./ I bore you and enjoy doing it." Then there's the line, "I have been thinking about the love-hat relationship," which may provoke a few Bronx cheers. Still, there is room in this twittering world for some oddly resonant deadpan absurdity, especially when it's concise and readable, as are most of the poems in Belz's second collection (after The Bird Hoverer): "I sat with my head sort of hanging—in the tiled atrium./ I sat in the tiled atrium—with my head sort of hanging." Though he evokes the hip coastal schools, Belz is essentially Midwestern and excels at transforming folksiness into dissonance. And he is best when he goes beyond silly, as in "Worms," a shrewd depiction of the human mind couched as a treatise on alternate modes of transportation: "Cyclists, as a rule, think bikers are cheating,/ because they have engines. Pedestrians, in turn,/ think cyclists are cheating... People in wheelchairs think pedestrians/ have a leg up, for obvious reasons...." VERDICT You'll want to put this book down, but you probably won't. Recommended.—Ellen Kaufman, Baruch Coll., New York - Library Journal

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Mothers and Daughters: More Than 150 Heartwarming Quotes, Poems, and Anecdotes [Hardcover]

Reflecting on the timeless and precious nature of teh mother-daughter bond, Mothers and Daughters celebrates that special relationship, drawing on quotations from times gone by, and from modern sources, to rejoice in the love and unshakable strength of sisterhood that mothers and daughters share. With poetry, memory, proverb, and wit, contributors from Emily Dickinson to Madonna, Louisa May Alcott to Maya Angelou, revel in their tales of motherhood and mothers—creating a warm-hearted, soul-strenghthening collection that is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever been—or even knows—a mother or a daughter.

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Touching and Heartfelt Poem for GrandParents - Grandma's Hugs are Made of Love Poem on 11 x 14 inches Double Beveled Matting

For Grandparents: Beautiful and Inspiring Poem to tell your Grandparents how much you love them. Show them your love, give them a gift from the heart. Like a card, a poem can express your feelings, but poem can be framed and displayed. It's a wonderful gift that will be cherished for years to come. **Caption for entire poem: ** Everything my grandma does is something special made with love. She takes time to add the extra touch that says, "I love you very much." She fixes hurts with a kiss and smile and tells good stories grandma-style. It's warm and cozy on her lap for secret telling or a nap. And when I say my prayer at night, I ask God to bless and hold her tight. Cause when it comes to giving hugs grandma's arms are filled With love! - Author Unknown

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Love Letters of Great Men: The Collection of Love Letters Drawn from by Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex in the City" [Paperback]

Kisses that set the blood on fire, declarations of tears, pet names, a king who would throw himself at his lover's feet and kiss them, dying wishes, exciting letters from prison complete with escapes and letters written on the battlefield right before death. These are the types of letters and things discussed that make this a very exciting read.

Most of the men writing these letters were very talented and get your full attention. There are a few disappointments, mostly because the letters are too short. Also, two of the letters are written by women, not men! At the start of each section there is a short biography of the writer. I felt they were often more detailed than they needed to be but were very well done. To start the book, John Adams speaks of the "unalterable Tenderness of My Heart." Sullivan Ballou states: "my love for you is deathless." The letter is so sad at times it brought tears to my eyes. The letter I truly loved was by Honorede Balzac. It is an intensely intimate letter. Oh, you could only wish a man would write you these words! I can only imagine the rapture Eva felt when she read his letter. I had to read it again.

While I had heard of Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved," here we read such a tragic letter where hopelessness and desire intertwine. Then onward to the very surprising angry letter from Napoleon to Josephine. Apparently she did not write him as often as he wished. There is no letter by Scott Fitzgerald, in fact the only letter is from his Zelda. I don't know why the editor chose to do this. The letters from James Joyce, Mozart and Nathaniel Hawthorne were slightly disappointing. I expected so much more after the initial stunning letters. Mark Twain and Leo Tolstoy's letters were also very short.

Do not be surprised if you become a little jealous of these women who so captured the hearts of eloquent men. There are also letters by Robert Browning, Robert Burns, Lord Byron, Winston Churchhill, Pierre Currie, Victor Hugo, John Keats, Franz Liszt, Jack London, Robert Peary, Edgar Allen Poe, Sir Walter Raleigh, Robert Shumann, Dylan Thomas, Vincent Van Gough, Voltaire and Woodrow Wilson. While it feels like you are peering into some secret world while reading on the Kindle, you might want the actual book so you can find letters more easily the second time. Sure you can bookmark them on the Kindle but is it really the same?

To be honest this is an extremely romantic collection of letters that seem to mean so much more than poems. Why anyone would wish for poems instead is beyond me. These letters express such heartfelt emotions and the bliss of new love. For me at least I finally realized how men experience love and it is especially beautiful. While reading you can somehow feel the happiness the recipient felt as she read the words for the first time. I myself had to go back and read a few love letters again, they were that delicious. This is a great deal

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"50 Years of Love" Touching 8x10 Poem. A Gift For A 50th Wedding Anniversary, Double-matted In Burgundy/Dark Green, And Enhanced With Watercolor Graphics.

This was the perfect gift for a 50th anniversary wedding present. The couple has placed it on the mantle of their fireplace so everyone can admire it whenever friends and family visit their home.

This poem is the work of nationally recognized poet, Genie Graveline
Poems are double-matted in high quality mats.
Poems are enhanced with watercolor graphics
Each poem is sure to become a lasting keepsake.
These expressions of love have been written for the special people in your life

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Wedding Blessings: Prayers and Poems Celebrating Love, Marriage and Anniversaries [Hardcover]

Wedding Blessings: Prayers and Poems Celebrating Love, Marriage and Anniversaries [Hardcover] A beautiful collection of poems, prayers, and toasts for all marriage celebrations.

Finding the right words about love for a wedding or anniversary can be difficult. In Wedding Blessings, June Cotner has collected perfect selections for the bride, groom, members of the wedding party, and other family and friends to share. From verses and vows to prayers and toasts, the sentiments of Wedding Blessings will help make any marriage celebration more memorable. With selections devoted to "anniversaries" and "Reflections", Wedding Blessings also serves as a tribute to and affirmation of marriage.

Filled with inspiration and timeless words by renowned authors such as Robert Browning, Rainer Maria Rilke, the Persian poet Rumi, as well as many contemporary writers, this spiritual, multi-faith anthology offers true gems suitable for all aspects of weddings, anniversaries, and vow-renewal ceremonies. Wedding Blessings is a wonderful gift for the bride-to-be and others celebrating the union of marriage.

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