Publisher: The Poetry Business
Karl Knights' Kin meet inside hospitals and grow up in waiting rooms and hospital cafeterias where 'nobody stares'. These are poems of survival in the face of disability and years of austerity; they are memorials to those who did not make it, powerful and sharply observed.
'Nobody would get in this boat unless they had to. Me and my family, we had to.' When they learn that Ahmet came to the UK after fleeing his own war‑torn country, his classmates have 'The Greatest Idea in the World' – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. What follows is an unexpected and often hilarious adventure, all topped off with a terrific twist. Based on the best-selling and award-winning novel by Onjali Q. Raúf, this stage adaptation of The Boy at the Back of the Class is a joyful and heartfelt testament to the power of friendship, and a reminder that everyone needs a place to call home. Nick Ahad's adaptation was first performed in a co-production between the Rose Theatre, Kingston, and Children's Theatre Partnership in 2024, directed by Monique Touko, and was revived on a tour of the UK in 2026.Show book
LibriVox volunteers bring you 6 different recordings of Warble for Lilac-Time by Walt Whitman.Show book
A land of enchanted forests. Knights sworn to impossible quests. Virtues tested in a world where every shadow hides a symbol—and every triumph reveals a deeper truth. In The Faerie Queene, Edmund Spenser weaves one of the greatest epic poems in English literature: a sweeping allegory of heroism, beauty, faith, and moral struggle. Through battles with sorcerers, dragons, temptresses, and shape-shifting foes, noble knights pursue not only victory but the virtues that define the human spirit. Praised as "a masterpiece of imagination and moral vision," this epic blends chivalric romance, rich symbolism, and breathtaking fantasy. Readers treasure its lyrical beauty, mythic storytelling, and the timeless journey into a realm where courage and virtue guide the way. If you love epic adventures, classical allegory, and poetry that opens new worlds with every stanza, this monumental work awaits you. Begin your quest—step into Faerie Land and discover an epic unlike any other.Show book
Tucked away in drawers on odd pieces of paper was a quietly extraordinary collection of poems written over 76 years. Margaret Candy, now 98, never imagined anyone else reading the poems she wrote often in the middle of the night. Poems rich with love, loss, laughter, grief, and the simple moments that make life memorable. Tucked Away invites you into a deeply personal world. These poems reflect:Family and generations: From parents to great-grandchildren, capturing the legacy of ordinary lives.Life, memory, and everyday stories: Small joys, quiet hardships, and moments that linger.Reflections on aging and the passage of time: Honest insights from someone who has seen nearly a century unfold. These poems have been collated by her grandson, Joel Mackereth, the collection remains authentic and unpolished. Maintaining the reflection of a life lived with curiosity, resilience, and humor. Whether you are drawn to poetry about family, memoir poetry, reflective poems about life, aging, and time, or simply love heartfelt verse, this collection resonates with readers seeking honest storytelling in poetry. Tucked Away is a gift for anyone who treasures the ordinary, quietly extraordinary life: to read, share, and reflect on the threads that connect us across generations.Show book
This is a small volume of poems by Canadian women's rights activist and educator Mary Adams. - Summary by CarolinShow book
‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears. 1 - A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic - Hair - An Introduction 2 - When Mandy Combs Her Head by Katherine Chapman Tillman 3 - Black Hair by Akiko Yosano 4 - Grey Hairs by Marina Ivanova Tsvetaeva 5 - A Study In Gray by Ambrose Bierce 6 - Ophelia by Elinor Wylie 7 - Sonnet 68 - Thus is His Cheek the Map of Days Outworn by William Shakespeare 8 - To A Lady Who Presented to the Author.... by Lord Byron 9 - Your Strange Hair by Renee Vivien 10 - A Visit to the Asylum by Edna St Vincent Millay 11 - The Barber by John Gray 12 - The Hairy Dog by Herbert Asquith 13 - The Highwayman by Alfred NoyesShow book
