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  Life in Love Hopelessness and...

  J.A. Wilbraham

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  Love. How fickle. Yet our lives are spent surrounded by it, chasing it in its many forms and losing it over and over again. Dealing with it in all its aspects is a unique and honest endeavour. This is a hopeful message to all those who have felt love, heartache and abandonment at any point in their lives following the curves of love and loss.
  
  the hard choice
  to love yourself
  and within your own journey
  to rely on yourself
  proving
  you deserve the world
  not
  accepting anything less

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  The Lover's Complaint - One of...

  William Shakespeare

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  Despite William Shakespeare being regarded as the most significant figure in the Western literary canon, relatively little is known about his early life and his later ‘lost years’.  Even the exact date of his birth is uncertain. 23rd April generally accepted to be the date of his birth, could be a scholarly mistake amplified by the coincidence of it also being the date of his death.  
   
  What is known for certain is that Shakespeare was born to middle class, but probably illiterate parents, John and Mary, in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1565 and baptised there on the 26th April.  He was the third of eight children and the first and eldest surviving son of the remaining five.  
   
  It’s assumed he attended, King’s New School the nearby grammar school, but no records from the time still exist.  However, information on the standardised curriculum that did exist, introduced the young Shakespeare to the disciplines of mathematics, Greek, law, classical history and Latin which greatly influenced his writing. 
   
  At 18, in some haste, he married Anne Hathaway, his senior by 8 years and pregnant with their first child Susanna who was to be followed by the twins, Hamnet and Judith.   Little else is known until in 1590 Shakespeare probably comes to London as by 1592 he becomes relatively well known – first as an actor and then, of course, as a playwright despite some early criticism for having a writing style of his better educated contemporaries and not of his own lower status.  
   
  His iconic status now spans global literature and stems directly from the magnitude of his plays, both tragedies and comedies, and his poetry which is often cited as some of the greatest love poetry ever written.  His legacy endures despite the passing of centuries. 
   
  William Shakespeare died at Stratford-upon-Avon on the April 23rd, 1616.  He was 52.

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  Thoughts of an Interracial...

  Lisa Renee Hutchins, Summer...

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  Interracial families are more common than ever, yet their unique stories often remain untold. This transparent poetry collection offers a deeply personal glimpse into my journey—growing up in a predominantly single-race family, navigating the intricacies of interracial relationships, and raising biracial children. Through honest and unfiltered reflections, I delve into the joys, challenges, and struggles in building an interracial family, while also celebrating the love, cultural connection and sense of belonging that makes this journey meaningful. 
  What makes this audiobook truly special is the contribution of my daughter, Summer Renee Crowell, who courageously shares her perspective being a biracial child in a beautifully written chapter. There are a few collaborative poems woven throughout the collection adding even more depth and richness to this exploration of love and realities we experienced together. 
  Take a moment to step into our world. Listen, and discover our journey through diversity, resilience, and the beauty of growing together as one. 
  Look for all of Lisa Renee Hutchins books. 
  Poetry Books 
  Thoughts of a Married Woman, The Reflections of My Heart 
  Thoughts of a Single Mother, The Reflections of My Soul 
  Thoughts of a Closet Freak, The Reflections of My Desires 
  Thoughts of Healing Families, The Reflections of Their Grief 
  Children's Books 
  Baby Cakes: New Year's Confetti Fun Cake 
  Baby Cakes: Valentine Sprinkles of Love Cupcakes

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  A Rhyme A Dozen ― The Moon - 12...

  Thomas Hood, Kabir, Radclyffe Hall

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  ‘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 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic.  The Moon - An Introduction 
  2 - Full Moon by Elinor Wylie 
  3 - Full Moon at Tierz - Before the Storming of Huesca by John Cornford 
  4 - Low Moonland by Francis Ledwidge 
  5 - Ode To The Moon by Thomas Hood 
  6 - Song 6 - The Moon by Kabir 
  7 - The Moon by John Clare 
  8 - Under the April Moon by Bliss William Carman 
  9 - The Moon's Massage by Radclyffe Hall 
  10 - The Young May Moon by Thomas Moore 
  11 - August Moonrise by Sara Teasdale 
  12 - In Autumn Moonlight by Robert Seymour Bridges 
  13 - What the Moon Brings by H P Lovecraft

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  twins (NHB Modern Plays)

  James Fritz

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  Twin girls. One grows up, has a full life packed with incident, only a few regrets. The other dies twenty minutes after being born.
  Both of them are here.
  James Fritz's short play twins was first performed at the Arcola Theatre, London, in November 2015 as part of the Miniaturists' 10th Birthday Bash.
  'Completely enthralling… a superb piece of writing that conveys the beauty and cruelty of life in a wonderful and completely non-sentimental way. A fabulous example of a short play at its best' - LondonTheatre1

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  44 Poems on Being with Each...

  Pádraig Ó Tuama

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  This celebratory anthology explores human connection through forty-four poems curated by Pádraig Ó Tuama, the host of On Being's Poetry Unbound podcast. 
   
   
   
  44 Poems on Being with Each Other is a new volume that offers immersive reflections on the human connection. With an observant eye, Pádraig Ó Tuama shares an enlightening meditation on each poem, revealing the ways we relate to each other, the world around us, and ourselves. Among the selections, Ó Tuama examines friendship and its loss through Langston Hughes's "I Loved My Friend," changing familial bonds in Rita Dove's "Eurydice, Turning," the relationship with the past in Mary Oliver's "The Uses of Sorrow," the power of declaration in Lucille Clifton's "Won't You Celebrate with Me," and the necessity of connection to land in Joy Harjo's "Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings." 
   
   
   
  Blending humor with insight, tension with tenderness, complexity with care, 44 Poems on Being with Each Other articulates the power of poetry itself. Through careful and incisive readings, it illuminates aspects of the human condition, particularly the ways we are inextricably linked to each other, and provides inspiration for grounded self-reflection. It is an anthology that will delight listeners, just as Pádraig's podcast has done for millions around the world.

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