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  Ballad of Reading Gaol The...

  Oscar Wilde

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  In 1895, Oscar Wilde was sentenced to 2 years of hard labor for acts of ‘gross indecency’. During his time at Reading Gaol, he witnessed a rare hanging, and in the three years between his release and his untimely death in 1900, was inspired to write the following poem, a meditation on the death penalty and the importance of forgiveness, even for (and especially for) something as heinous as murdering one’s spouse; for even the murderer, Wilde argues, is human and suffers more so for being the cause of his own pain, for ‘having killed the thing he loved’; for everyone is the cause of someone else’s suffering and suffers at the hands of another. It is this that Jesus Christ could see; he could continue to see the beauty of our humanity, despite all that we may do to each other, and encouraged us to love each other just the same. 
   “The Ballad of Reading Gaol” was published in 1898 and would gain Wilde greater recognition as a poet (in addition to being a great playwright); although his only other volume of poetry, one of his earliest works that he’d published, was also well-received. Sadly, ‘The Ballad’ would be his last. 
  (Summary by Linda Leu).

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  Like a pink elephant walking on...

  Patrick Ananta Sutardjo

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  Postmodern Poetry by Patrick Ananta Sutardjo, an expression of verbal art of words, truth, light, short poems that display the artistic versatility and skillfulness of Patrick Ananta Sutardjo in the use of words of postmodern free poetic language and expression.

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  Cast in a Wicked Stone

  Helle Gade

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  Discover the latest collection of poems by award-winning Danish poet Helle Gade, a captivating journey that will sweep you away on a rollercoaster of emotions. This exciting and passionate compilation showcases Gade's unique ability to convey raw, heartfelt sentiments that resonate deeply with both longtime fans and new readers alike.  
  With each poem, you will be drawn into the intricacies of the human experience, navigating the highs and lows of love, loss, and longing. As you wander through these scintillating pages, you’ll find yourself immersed in a tapestry of vivid imagery and genuine expression, allowing you to feel every wave of emotion that rises and falls.  
  Helle Gade’s powerful voice speaks to the soul, inviting you to connect with your own feelings and share in the universal exploration of what it means to be human. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable, poetic journey that lingers long after the last word is read.

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  Local Color Collection Vol 001

  Various

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  In this celebration of diversity, learn about the myriad histories and cultures behind our volunteers. (summary by Eric Ray)

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  Poetry Miscellany 01

  Various Authors

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  As we get older, many of us return to youthful memories of poems once significant to us. Outside their association with our youth, we may wonder what significance they have to us now. There were other poems we've met along the way as well: some held no appeal while others were forgotten. And there were others we never had the opportunity to meet. 
   
  This selection hopes to go beyond the experience of meeting old friends and on top opening the door to new ones - poems that might relate more significantly to our current lives. Originally titled "Personal Poems for Later Years," this collection gestures towards poems that ask us to slow down some we can consider them more deeply than before - no matter our age. 
   
  Each time we read a good poem it brings with it a different meaning. Meeting a poem with an open ear, be it old friend or new, we can find its deeper significance. (Summary by Alan Davis Drake)

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  What Happened to Latin & Soul

  Jeff L. Watkins

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  In the heart of Far Rockaway, New York, unfolds the tale of Jeffrey Leshon Porter, a.k.a. Shawn, whose life weaves through innocence, family ties, and urban struggle. Rising from a youth shadowed by loss and the fading echo of his prophetess grandmother's words, Shawn's path twists through danger to the cold embrace of prison. There, his spirit is tested, yet from the ashes, he emerges resilient, seeking redemption. His reborn ambition takes form in a dream—a bustling restaurant, symbolizing his hard-fought journey. Yet, his ascent is threatened by betrayal and discord, challenging his trust and resolve. Guided by a matriarchal spirit, Shawn's saga is a testament to the power of hope and the relentless pursuit of one's destiny, against all odds.

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