Poet Carol Mays has compiled these uplifting poems from
many sources, including the work of classical poets, musicians, and her
own prior publications and more recent writings. Positive, clear,
beautiful writing is hard to find in today's culture, and this is a
treasure trove. Themes include nature, connection, fantasy, magic,
hope, and play. The poems range from fanciful to sublime, simple to
sophisticated, and gentle to passionate. The reader is sure to find
something in this pages that brings light and warmth to the soul.$6.95 for paperback version, available through link below.
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Halloween Enchantment -- Haunting Poems and Stories
The magic and intrigue of Halloween flow freely in this book, for all who seek an eerie escape from the mundane. From poems celebrating the beauty of autumn, to Edgar Allan Poe's "Ulalume" and Walter de la Mare's "The Listeners," this collection is bound to stir up some restless spirits. Ms. Mays has also included some of her own magical poems. Hawthorne's classic tale about a witch and a scarecrow has been edited for easier 21st Century reading. Also included in this collection is a haunting seaside story by influential Russian writer, Mikhail Lermontov.
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Building a Faith for the Future
Written
in an engaging, wide-ranging, and at times provocative style, this book
describes a novel approach for building a
workable and emotionally rewarding
faith in the 21st century. It also concisely addresses what the author
perceives to be
helpful and unhelpful aspects of
various religions and philosophies. It details ways in which certain
aspects of culture interfere
with spirituality in general. At
once critical of society and protective of the soul, it is a reliable,
enjoyable resource
for living spiritually in an
increasingly complex world.
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Mystical
Poems by Three Contemporary New England Writers
Carol
has collaborated with two other poets in writing and publishing a book
of mystical poetry. Sophisticated, deeply
meaningful, non-dogmatic,
imaginative, and heart-felt, these poems can engage the reader in a
delightful, soul-stirring sense
of universal connectedness and
beauty. The book includes 90 poems, divided into four
categories: "Connections to Nature," "Identities and Relationships,"
"Time and Eternity," and "Visions, Dreams, and Fantasies."
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Poems of Peace and Renewal
In
a fast-paced, stressful society, it is easy to become disoriented and
pulled
away from basic joys and connections
in life. The seventy-seven poems in this book were selected both for
their exquisite
beauty and for their ability to
restore a deeper sense of peace, joy, and renewal. Most of the poems are
contemporary, some
are vintage, and many explore a
relationship with nature.
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