Author: A.L. Alexander
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307489620
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
With over 650,000 copies in print, Poems That Touch The Heart is America's most popular collection of inspirational verse.
Poems That Touch the Heart
Author: A.L. Alexander
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307489620
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
With over 650,000 copies in print, Poems That Touch The Heart is America's most popular collection of inspirational verse.
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307489620
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
With over 650,000 copies in print, Poems That Touch The Heart is America's most popular collection of inspirational verse.
Ten Poems to Open Your Heart
Author: Roger Housden
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307421775
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Ten Poems to Open Your Heart is a book devoted to love: to the intimacy of personal love and lovemaking, to a loving compassion for others, and to the love that embraces both this world and the next. This new volume from Roger Housden features a few of the same poets as his extraordinarily moving Ten Poems to Change Your Life, such as Mary Oliver and Pablo Neruda, along with contributions from Sharon Olds, Wislawa Szymborska, Czeslaw Milosz, Denise Levertov, and others. Any one of the ten poems and, indeed, any one of Housden’s reflections on them, can open, gladden, or pierce your heart. Through the voices of these ten inspiring poets, and through illustrations from his own life, Housden expresses the tenderness, beauty, joys, and sorrows of love, the presence of which, more than anything else, gives human existence its meaning. As Housden says in his eloquent introduction, “Great poetry happens when the mind is looking the other way and words fall from the sky to shape a moment that would normally be untranslatable. . . . When the heart opens, we forget ourselves and the world pours in: this world, and also the invisible world of meaning that sustains everything that was and ever shall be.” From the Hardcover edition.
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307421775
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Ten Poems to Open Your Heart is a book devoted to love: to the intimacy of personal love and lovemaking, to a loving compassion for others, and to the love that embraces both this world and the next. This new volume from Roger Housden features a few of the same poets as his extraordinarily moving Ten Poems to Change Your Life, such as Mary Oliver and Pablo Neruda, along with contributions from Sharon Olds, Wislawa Szymborska, Czeslaw Milosz, Denise Levertov, and others. Any one of the ten poems and, indeed, any one of Housden’s reflections on them, can open, gladden, or pierce your heart. Through the voices of these ten inspiring poets, and through illustrations from his own life, Housden expresses the tenderness, beauty, joys, and sorrows of love, the presence of which, more than anything else, gives human existence its meaning. As Housden says in his eloquent introduction, “Great poetry happens when the mind is looking the other way and words fall from the sky to shape a moment that would normally be untranslatable. . . . When the heart opens, we forget ourselves and the world pours in: this world, and also the invisible world of meaning that sustains everything that was and ever shall be.” From the Hardcover edition.
Treasured Poems That Touch the Heart
Author: Mary S. Laurence
Publisher: Bristol Park Books
ISBN: 9780884861164
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A collection of familiar, favorite poems by well-known poets, expressing the emotions that are a vital part of life.
Publisher: Bristol Park Books
ISBN: 9780884861164
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A collection of familiar, favorite poems by well-known poets, expressing the emotions that are a vital part of life.
Can I Touch Your Hair?
Author: Irene Latham
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
ISBN: 1541589491
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation. How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is Black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. Accompanied by artwork from acclaimed illustrators Sean Qualls and Selina Alko (of The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage), this remarkable collaboration invites readers of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
ISBN: 1541589491
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation. How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is Black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. Accompanied by artwork from acclaimed illustrators Sean Qualls and Selina Alko (of The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage), this remarkable collaboration invites readers of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.
Rumi's Little Book of the Heart
Author: Maryam Mafi
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
ISBN: 1612833543
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
In this slender volume, Rumi explores the joy of friendship and the agony of loss. These poetic meditations on the most profound of human relationships are like crystals: they sparkle with the many hues of the rainbow and contain worlds within, capturing us with their mystery. Here are poems that cause us to reflect on our own relationships, to experience again the intensity of friendship, the ache of loss, and the profundity of immersion. This is a book for poetry lovers, Rumi fans, and all gift-giving occasions; a book to treasure and to share. Previously published in hardcover as Whispers of the Beloved. Imitating others, I failed to find myself I looked inside and discovered I only knew my name. When I stepped outside I found my real Self. Replaces ISBN 9781571746825.
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
ISBN: 1612833543
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
In this slender volume, Rumi explores the joy of friendship and the agony of loss. These poetic meditations on the most profound of human relationships are like crystals: they sparkle with the many hues of the rainbow and contain worlds within, capturing us with their mystery. Here are poems that cause us to reflect on our own relationships, to experience again the intensity of friendship, the ache of loss, and the profundity of immersion. This is a book for poetry lovers, Rumi fans, and all gift-giving occasions; a book to treasure and to share. Previously published in hardcover as Whispers of the Beloved. Imitating others, I failed to find myself I looked inside and discovered I only knew my name. When I stepped outside I found my real Self. Replaces ISBN 9781571746825.
Love Poems
Author: Pablo Neruda
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811221482
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Sensual, earthy love poems that formed the basis for the popular movie Il Postino, now in a beautiful gift book perfect for weddings, Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or just to say "I love you!" Charged with sensuality and passion, Pablo Neruda’s love poems caused a scandal when published anonymously in 1952. In later editions, these verses became the most celebrated of the Noble Prize winner’s oeuvre, captivating readers with earthbound images that reveal in gentle lingering lines an erotic re-imagining of the world through the prism of a lover’s body: "today our bodies became vast, they grew to the edge of the world / and rolled melting / into a single drop / of wax or meteor...." Written on the paradisal island of Capri, where Neruda "took refuge" in the arms of his lover Matilde Urrutia, Love Poems embraces the seascapes around them, saturating the images of endless shores and waves with a new, yearning eroticism. This wonderful book collects Neruda’s most passionate verses.
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811221482
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Sensual, earthy love poems that formed the basis for the popular movie Il Postino, now in a beautiful gift book perfect for weddings, Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or just to say "I love you!" Charged with sensuality and passion, Pablo Neruda’s love poems caused a scandal when published anonymously in 1952. In later editions, these verses became the most celebrated of the Noble Prize winner’s oeuvre, captivating readers with earthbound images that reveal in gentle lingering lines an erotic re-imagining of the world through the prism of a lover’s body: "today our bodies became vast, they grew to the edge of the world / and rolled melting / into a single drop / of wax or meteor...." Written on the paradisal island of Capri, where Neruda "took refuge" in the arms of his lover Matilde Urrutia, Love Poems embraces the seascapes around them, saturating the images of endless shores and waves with a new, yearning eroticism. This wonderful book collects Neruda’s most passionate verses.
The Heart Speaks
Author: Lucy Di Piazza
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532059450
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
... Tomorrow has arrived. The sagacious man was right: I now see the sun with rays so bright. How wonderful a gift the day can be. I am forever strong, and I am free! Lucy Di Piazza believes not in extreme complexities but in the purity of words and their power to touch the soul and heart. In a collection of inspirational poetry inspired by life events and experiences, Lucy explores a variety of subjects that include the cycle of life, why it is fun to exercise, what it is like to walk alone in the dark, how to overcome the rage of an internal storm, why it is important to allow our hearts and spirits to fly, why we all need to pursue our dreams, and how it is possible to have a magnificent heart filled with never-ending love for others. Through her touching lyrical reflections, Lucy encourages all of us to believe in compassion, love, and the beauty of life. The Heart Speaks shares poetry written from the heart intended to touch the essence of others and provide hope that no matter what our challenges, love will prevail.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532059450
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
... Tomorrow has arrived. The sagacious man was right: I now see the sun with rays so bright. How wonderful a gift the day can be. I am forever strong, and I am free! Lucy Di Piazza believes not in extreme complexities but in the purity of words and their power to touch the soul and heart. In a collection of inspirational poetry inspired by life events and experiences, Lucy explores a variety of subjects that include the cycle of life, why it is fun to exercise, what it is like to walk alone in the dark, how to overcome the rage of an internal storm, why it is important to allow our hearts and spirits to fly, why we all need to pursue our dreams, and how it is possible to have a magnificent heart filled with never-ending love for others. Through her touching lyrical reflections, Lucy encourages all of us to believe in compassion, love, and the beauty of life. The Heart Speaks shares poetry written from the heart intended to touch the essence of others and provide hope that no matter what our challenges, love will prevail.
Love Poems from God
Author: Various
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780142196120
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
In this luminous collection, Daniel Ladinsky interprets the work of twelve of the world’s finest spiritual writers, six from the East and six from the West. Ladinsky reveals his talent for culling the essence of classic poetry for a modern audience. Ladinsky’s poems are not translations in a literal sense. Rather than capture the form of a particular classical work, Ladinsky crafts poems that release the spirit of these timeless writers. Rumi’s joyous, ecstatic love poems; St. Francis’s loving observations of nature through the eyes of Catholicism; Kabir’s wild, freeing humor that synthesizes Hindu, Muslim, and Christian beliefs; St. Teresa’s sensual verse; and the mystical, healing words of Sufi poet Hafiz—these along with inspiring works by Rabia, Meister Eckhart, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mira, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and Tukaram are all “love poems by God” from writers considered “conduits of the divine.” Together, they form a spiritual treasure to cherish always.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780142196120
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
In this luminous collection, Daniel Ladinsky interprets the work of twelve of the world’s finest spiritual writers, six from the East and six from the West. Ladinsky reveals his talent for culling the essence of classic poetry for a modern audience. Ladinsky’s poems are not translations in a literal sense. Rather than capture the form of a particular classical work, Ladinsky crafts poems that release the spirit of these timeless writers. Rumi’s joyous, ecstatic love poems; St. Francis’s loving observations of nature through the eyes of Catholicism; Kabir’s wild, freeing humor that synthesizes Hindu, Muslim, and Christian beliefs; St. Teresa’s sensual verse; and the mystical, healing words of Sufi poet Hafiz—these along with inspiring works by Rabia, Meister Eckhart, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mira, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and Tukaram are all “love poems by God” from writers considered “conduits of the divine.” Together, they form a spiritual treasure to cherish always.
Snapshots of the Human Heart
Author: Christopher A. Hostettler
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781006417450
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
"What's Within" Although this book is rather thin, It dives into the deeper end Of life and seeks to softly mend The sinking soul within. Divorce . . . depression . . . (suicide)? Though not referred to in such terms, The reader quickly comes to learn It's hope he can't allow to die! Worship . . . family . . . each a slice Of what you'll find throughout this book, Which longs to lift the reader's look From underwater up-to Christ! ". . . In the World War II movie, A Matter of Life and Death, a British pilot recites poetry over the radio as his plane is crashing. The female radio operator on the other end of the line asks if he wrote those words. As the pilot goes down, his final words are: 'I'd rather have written that than flown through Hitler's legs!' Yes. That is how I feel about those great works of the past. And that is how I feel about the masterful wordsmithery that Chris Hostettler has gifted us in this book!" -excerpt from the foreword by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, US Army (ret.) Author of On Killing, On Combat, On Spiritual Combat, and Bulletproof Marriage
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781006417450
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
"What's Within" Although this book is rather thin, It dives into the deeper end Of life and seeks to softly mend The sinking soul within. Divorce . . . depression . . . (suicide)? Though not referred to in such terms, The reader quickly comes to learn It's hope he can't allow to die! Worship . . . family . . . each a slice Of what you'll find throughout this book, Which longs to lift the reader's look From underwater up-to Christ! ". . . In the World War II movie, A Matter of Life and Death, a British pilot recites poetry over the radio as his plane is crashing. The female radio operator on the other end of the line asks if he wrote those words. As the pilot goes down, his final words are: 'I'd rather have written that than flown through Hitler's legs!' Yes. That is how I feel about those great works of the past. And that is how I feel about the masterful wordsmithery that Chris Hostettler has gifted us in this book!" -excerpt from the foreword by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, US Army (ret.) Author of On Killing, On Combat, On Spiritual Combat, and Bulletproof Marriage
Rutted Field of the Heart
Author: Priscilla Wear Ellsworth
Publisher: Antrim House
ISBN: 9781943826865
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
This is a emotionally charged tribute to the author's late husband, detailing his life and death as well as his reappearance in various guises. Rooted in the elegance and reality of nature and family, Priscilla Ellsworth's poems become a gift, a primer on 'how to live / and how to die.' In an early poem she chides, 'Husband, wake up!' She is a wife who wants her husband's presence. Life: travel with family, work in the garden with him, the joy of his peonies - 'What if we had lived like this all our days?' Death arrives midway in the book: 'So this is it.' That single line, poignant, direct, straight to the heart. The poem 'Dawn Fire' which follows with its description of hunters and needless death takes one's breath away. In 'New Widow, ' when Ellsworth writes, 'For now my heart is a garden that cannot be turned, ' she keeps us in the rhythm of the natural world: for all its death, it will bring spring. Here are poems to trust."
Publisher: Antrim House
ISBN: 9781943826865
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
This is a emotionally charged tribute to the author's late husband, detailing his life and death as well as his reappearance in various guises. Rooted in the elegance and reality of nature and family, Priscilla Ellsworth's poems become a gift, a primer on 'how to live / and how to die.' In an early poem she chides, 'Husband, wake up!' She is a wife who wants her husband's presence. Life: travel with family, work in the garden with him, the joy of his peonies - 'What if we had lived like this all our days?' Death arrives midway in the book: 'So this is it.' That single line, poignant, direct, straight to the heart. The poem 'Dawn Fire' which follows with its description of hunters and needless death takes one's breath away. In 'New Widow, ' when Ellsworth writes, 'For now my heart is a garden that cannot be turned, ' she keeps us in the rhythm of the natural world: for all its death, it will bring spring. Here are poems to trust."