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  Rhyme A Dozen A - 12 Poets 12...

  Katherine Chapman Tillman, Akiko...

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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 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 Noyes

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  The Great Gatsby

  Francis Scott Fitzgerald

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  Behind every glittering dream lies a story waiting to be uncovered.
  
  In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald crafts a mesmerizing portrait of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness during the dazzling Jazz Age. Set against a world of extravagant parties, hidden desires, and shifting fortunes, this timeless novel explores the dreams that inspire us and the realities that challenge them.
  
  Renowned for its lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, Fitzgerald masterfully blends romance, social commentary, and psychological depth into a story that continues to captivate readers around the globe. Through vivid storytelling and rich symbolism, The Great Gatsby examines timeless themes of wealth, identity, hope, and the elusive promise of the American Dream.
  
  Elegant, emotionally powerful, and endlessly thought-provoking, this literary masterpiece remains one of the defining novels of twentieth-century American literature. Its enduring relevance and unforgettable narrative make it an essential read for anyone who appreciates classic fiction, historical settings, and beautifully crafted storytelling.
  
  Widely regarded as F. Scott Fitzgerald's greatest achievement, The Great Gatsby has inspired acclaimed film, theater, and television adaptations while earning its place among the most celebrated novels ever written. Its lasting influence continues to shape literature and popular culture nearly a century after its publication.
  
  Step into the glamour and mystery of the Jazz Age. Download The Great Gatsby today and discover the timeless masterpiece that has captivated generations of readers.

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  WildLife - Poetic Environmental...

  J.A. Griffin

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  In words of the author -  
  
   
  " I believe my words are relevant to the climate of today’s world. I write poetry not only to entice audiences to contemplate the human relationship with the natural world, but also to inspire introspective assessment of the unified existence we all share on this planet. " 
  
   
  Poems of environmental advocacy, human observation and life contemplation written for the climate of today's world. The intention is to utilize the amazing form of expression that is poetry in order to spread environmental awareness, encourage love and human connection, promote community, and inspire introspective assessment of ourselves in relation to each other and the natural world. May the words spark gratitude for this unified experience we all share on this incredible planet.

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  I Promise I Won't Lose

  Daisy Savage

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  They call her B on the streets. 
  But to the rest of the world, she's Buffy McDaniels - ambitious model and rising reality TV star poised for fame. Only a select few know the truth about where she came from and what she's really capable of. 
  Signed to the hit show Damsel Dreams, Buffy is living her dream. But when threats emerge from her past that endanger all she holds dear, she'll have to rely on skills from her other hidden life to defeat the enemy. 
  Juggling the show's jealous castmates and manipulative producers proves treacherous enough. Then a mysterious killer targets the crime family she grew up with, unleashing a war on the streets. With secrets jeopardizing both lives she leads, Buffy must outsmart them all to survive. 
  As bonds form in unexpected places, Buffy realizes both worlds are converging - and her ambition may cost her everything. With danger around every corner, she'll have to use every tactic in her arsenal to win, before the lights go out for good. 
  A thrilling tale of one woman navigating fame, danger and impossible choices, The TV Star and the Assassin is a story of ambition, betrayal and fighting to the death to protect your own. Buckle up for an explosive ride you won't soon forget.

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  Versos Sencillos

  José Martí

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  Versos Sencillos is one of the most cherished and enduring poetic works of José Martí, the Cuban writer, thinker, and revolutionary whose words helped shape the spirit of Latin America. First published in 1891, this luminous collection of short poems reflects Martí's profound commitment to freedom, dignity, love, and the moral strength of the individual.
  
  Written during a period of political exile, the poems in Versos Sencillos reveal Martí's deeply personal voice—clear, direct, and emotionally resonant. True to its title, the collection embraces simplicity in form while conveying remarkable depth of feeling and philosophical insight. Through concise stanzas and musical rhythms, Martí explores themes of friendship, justice, homeland, nature, suffering, and hope.
  
  At the heart of the collection lies an unwavering belief in human dignity. Martí writes with compassion for the oppressed and with fierce devotion to liberty, expressing ideals that would later inspire movements for independence and social change. Yet alongside his patriotic fervor, there is an intimate tenderness in his reflections on love, loyalty, and the beauty of the natural world. His verses move seamlessly between the personal and the universal, the contemplative and the passionate.
  
  Nature imagery—flowers, mountains, rivers, and stars—fills the collection, serving as both metaphor and moral guide. Martí's poetic landscape becomes a space where inner strength is cultivated and truth is revealed. His language, though unadorned, carries symbolic richness and emotional intensity, demonstrating how simplicity can be a vehicle for profound artistic expression.
  
  One of the most famous poems from this collection provided the lyrical foundation for the beloved song "Guantanamera," a testament to the lasting cultural impact of Martí's words. The accessibility and sincerity of Versos Sencillos have allowed it to transcend generations, remaining a foundational text in Hispanic literature and a touchstone of Cuban identity.
  
  Beyond its historical significance, the collection endures because of its authenticity. Martí speaks with moral clarity and poetic grace, inviting readers to reflect on their own values and responsibilities. His verses remind us that courage and kindness, humility and conviction, are timeless virtues.
  
  A masterpiece of lyrical simplicity and ethical depth, Versos Sencillos stands as a testament to José Martí's genius and to the enduring power of poetry to inspire, unite, and uplift the human spirit.

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  Frank’s Wing - Poems

  Jacob McArthur Mooney

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  “… my relationship with most art living or lost / is the same as yours: we will pass it by” bemoans the last poem in Jacob McArthur Mooney’s latest collection. Written as a sequence of “ghost ekphrastics” (poems inspired by works of art that neither the poet nor most living people have ever seen), Frank’s Wing constructs a whole world of lost or destroyed artifacts that have been rearticulated and resurrected, brought back to life by a fictional property baron as a dying gift to Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario.
  		 
  From “decadent” modern paintings torched by Nazis, to lost films, to never-performed performance art, the abiding premise of the book is that art invites mourning: not because it is mournful, but because it is vast. It taunts the plans of mortals while “a week / of kids’ videos and lip syncs / siphon through the internet each second.” Bordering ideas about FOMO and mortality are considerations of destruction itself, as the book recalls loss events predicted by both the considered works’ historical contexts and the frailties of their makers. Concerned with consuming art as much as with making it, Frank’s Wing examines the positions made available to the art-consumer: owner, overhearer, interrogator, and potentially, both destroyer and the thing that art destroys.

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