From the first inept, but energetic, poetic attempts of a 14 year old boy to the controlled, but somewhat confused, verses of a 32 year old college student, this book is an emotional thrill ride that takes one from teenage lust to early middle age romanticism, from a near denial of the Christian religion to the ponderance of all life as religion, and from a seriousness in all human thought to a silliness that is the result of all this human thought. This is a simple book of poetry that anyone can read without feeling his/her sensiblities are being offended, yet in the juxtaposing of early poems to the late poems, one can realize that the poetry is not a simple process. Poetry, as it should, grows with us a we grow and this book poignantly and energetically shows the maturation of a man, a mind, and a poet.

The poems in Atheists and Empty Spaces explore the quintessential aspect of humanity – the need of having something in which to believe. Modern humanity attempts to fill the empty spaces in the psyche with emotional and psychological sustenance that was once provided by communal connections, religion, and the worship of deities or even nature. These poems explore how, in many ways, people have all become atheists because they no longer know how to connect to natural and supernatural forces, and they simply no longer believe in them. Humanity is now lacking a connection to the impulses that once nurtured human desires. However, the poems also suggest that art can provide a path back to those vital connections. Some poems are simple explorations of personal pain that cannot be soothed. Others are thorough considerations of how warped or misguided humanity’s attempts really are at solving an elusive and unidentified misery. Most of these poems take traditional forms of verse and song, but some find their unique rhythms in contemporary free verse. Others use examples from ancient cultures to comment on contemporary culture while some ideas spring from news headlines of today. Each poem in this collection reflects on the ways that modern humans seek to fill their empty spaces, whether atheist or not.

The Blue Poetry Book by Andrew Lang: Immerse yourself in a world of poetic enchantment with Andrew Lang's "The Blue Poetry Book." This anthology presents a curated selection of poems that evoke a sense of wonder, beauty, and imagination. Key Aspects of the Book "The Blue Poetry Book": Poetic Exploration: The anthology features a diverse range of poems that celebrate the beauty of language, nature, and human emotions. Imaginative Verses: "The Blue Poetry Book" includes poems that transport readers to fantastical realms, inviting them to explore the depths of imagination. Literary Delight: The book is a literary treasure trove, offering poems that resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and folklorist known for his literary collections. "The Blue Poetry Book" is part of his series of colored fairy books, which continue to enchant readers with their timeless poetry and prose.

The trouble with poetry is that no one reads it. Poetry, quite frankly, sucks --or at least that's what we've been led to believe. I have found that, if we have a little fun (but serious fun) picking at postmodern poets, who are read by no one but poor college English majors (No, the professors don't read it!), and try not to take ourselves too seriously, we can have a blast. Now, if you don't get the point of this book, you are probably a blooming idiot and you've got no business thinking about reading poetry. If you're a hypocritical, fundamentalist-type Christian, you might want to mosey on over to the Christian reading section. We discuss some pretty heavy religious issues in this book. If you go, you're a blooming idiot, too. If you buy this book and burn it, you'll fry in Hell. I'll see you as I'm passing through. Gentle Readers, I love each and every one of you as individuals. Buy this book. Don't p*ss me off! Never be yours truly, William Joy Bragi

This book is writen by Dr. Jaideep Randhawa and it includes the following chapters. It also includes the details about the poet, poem, word meanings, central idea, paraphrase, summary, critical appreciation, Question & Answers Based on Workbooks (Morning Star, Evergreen and more). and Extra Questions. The Chapters are : 1. The Heart Of a Tree 2. The Cold Within 3. Bangle Sellers 4. After Blenheim 5. Television 6. Daffodils 7. I Know why the caged bird sings 8. The Patroit 9. Abu Ben Adheim 10. Nine Gold Medals

With the increased focus on children’s language in Early Years education, poetry can be a valuable tool in enhancing speaking, listening and communication. This book provides parents and practitioners with a guide on how and where to start with using poetry with children. Combined with practical suggestions on finding and using poems with children of differing ages and language ability, it also offers advice on how to encourage children to create and develop their own poems. Exploring Poetry with Young Children includes an anthology of a wide range of poems to use with children based on their everyday experiences, ensuring that adults can enhance the learning experience as it happens and enrich the language development of the children in their care. Divided into two parts, this book covers: the nature of poetry and why it can be such important part of our well-being; ways of using and sharing poetry with babies and toddlers; how to share poetry with children as they become confident users of language; the rhyming aspects of verse and ways in which these can be used to develop children’s phonic awareness; the importance of establishing a poetic awareness in young children. This will be an essential guide for all Early Years practitioners, students and parents who are interested in using poetry to develop the speaking, listening and communication skills of young children.