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  Short Poetry Collection 099

  Various

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  This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for August 2011.

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  How to Fly (In Ten Thousand Easy...

  Barbara Kingsolver

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  ""A gorgeous collection. . . . These poems unplug from TV and social media and the outrage of the moment and turn our attention to the immediate and the everlasting, human intimacy and the power and mystery of nature."" —Tampa Bay Times 
  In this intimate collection, Barbara Kingsolver, beloved author of The Poisonwood Bible and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Demon Copperhead, and recipient of numerous literary awards including the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguish Contribution to American Letters, trains her eye on the everyday and the metaphysical in poems that are beautifully crafted, emotionally rich, and luminous 
  In her second poetry collection, Kingsolver offers reflections on the practical, the spiritual, and the wild. She begins with “how to” poems addressing everyday matters such as being hopeful, married, divorced; shearing a sheep; praying to unreliable gods; doing nothing at all; and of course, flying. Next come rafts of poems about making peace (or not) with the complicated bonds of friendship and family, and making peace (or not) with death, in the many ways it finds us. Some poems reflect on the redemptive powers of art and poetry itself; others consider where everything begins. Closing the book are poems that celebrate natural wonders—birdsong and ghost-flowers, ruthless ants, clever shellfish, coral reefs, deadly deserts, and thousand-year-old beech trees—all speaking to the daring project of belonging to an untamed world beyond ourselves. 
  Altogether, these are poems about transcendence: finding breath and lightness in life and the everyday acts of living. It’s all terribly easy and, as the title suggests, not entirely possible. Or at least, it is never quite finished.  
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  The Prophet

  Kahlil Gibran

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  One voice. Twelve timeless truths. A book that has changed millions of lives.
  In this beloved collection of poetic teachings, the prophet Almustafa shares profound insights on love, marriage, work, sorrow, freedom, and the meaning of being human. Every page offers a gentle spark of wisdom—words that comfort, awaken, and speak directly to the heart. Gibran's luminous prose has inspired generations with its beauty, compassion, and spiritual clarity.
  
  Praised as "one of the most influential inspirational books of all time," The Prophet continues to guide readers through life's joys and challenges with grace and truth.
  
  If you cherish soulful reflection, poetic wisdom, or books that uplift your spirit, this classic is a treasure that will stay with you forever.
  
  Open the book—and let its words illuminate your path.

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  Song To Eleonora Duse In...

  Sara Teasdale

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  Sara Teasdale was an American lyric poet. She was born Sara Trevor Teasdale in St. Louis, Missouri, and used the name Sara Teasdale Filsinger after her marriage in 1914.Teasdale's first poem was published in Reedy's Mirror, a local newspaper, in 1907. Her first collection of poems, Sonnets to Duse and Other Poems, was published that same year.(Wikipedia)

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  A Christmas Carol In Prose Ghost...

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens' classic morality tale for Christmastide, first published in 1843. 
  Elderly miser Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unexpected visit from a series of otherworldly advisors... 
  Narrated by Robin Reads.

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  Works and Days

  Hesiod

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  Works and Days by Hesiod is a timeless piece of ancient Greek literature that blends moral instruction, practical guidance, and mythological storytelling into a deeply reflective poetic work. Written in the 8th century BCE, this didactic poem offers insight into the values, struggles, and daily realities of early agrarian society, while delivering enduring lessons on justice, labor, and human conduct.
  
  Addressed to Hesiod's brother Perses, the poem unfolds as both a personal admonition and a universal guide for living a virtuous and productive life. Through a combination of advice and allegory, Hesiod emphasizes the dignity of honest work, the importance of fairness, and the consequences of idleness and greed. His words reflect a worldview in which human effort, guided by moral integrity, is essential to survival and prosperity.
  
  Interwoven with practical farming instructions and seasonal guidance, Works and Days also presents powerful myths, including the tale of Prometheus and Pandora, which explore the origins of human suffering and the necessity of toil. These stories serve not only as cultural touchstones but also as moral frameworks that reinforce the poem's central themes.
  
  Hesiod's voice is both personal and authoritative, offering wisdom that transcends time. His reflections on justice, hardship, and perseverance continue to resonate with readers across generations. Works and Days stands as a foundational text that bridges mythology and everyday life, inviting readers to reflect on the value of discipline, the rhythms of nature, and the enduring pursuit of a just and meaningful existence.

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