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Poetry books?

Discussion in 'Books' started by summerjasmine, Aug 17, 2012.

  1. summerjasmine

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    I'm looking for a poetry book, that's simply beautiful and transforming almost. That see's life in a eye opening perspective, pure beauty:)
    But mostly one that's not like some old classic, no affence!

    Suggestions?:)

    jasmine :peace:
     
  2. BuckStacyBuck

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    Anne Sexton's work is pretty dope, not sure if it'll be quite up your alley though.
     
  3. GeoCivics

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    I personally like anything by e. e. cummings.
     
  4. summerjasmine

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    Thankyou guys, i'll check them both out:2thumbsup:
     
  5. Celtic Hippie

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    The poet micheal Robbins ïs a boston local who I ike a lot. He's got on book that I know of called "a love like this".
     
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    Jim Morrison's Wilderness
    Ginsberg's Howl (I have 'Kaddish, Howl and other poems')
     
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    i suggest, cemal sureya, best turkish poet. if translated, buy. İf not translated, find a publisher and beg him: please translate him to english :)

    cheers..
     
  9. eightysixed

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    My favorite poets for the moment are Jack Micheline and Georg Trakl.
     
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    Shell Silverstein is the way to go
     
  13. Deranged

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    Dont forget dr. Seuss
     
  14. siri888

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    Oh yes mustn't forget Dr. Seuss and side of green eggs of ham.
     
  15. Prose5

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    I'm a published poet I usually sell my work but I'd be happy to email you a free PDF of one of my books

    My paperback is available on Amazon it's called "Psychedelic Pens & A Hopeless Romantic"

    But if you want a free digital copy of something I'll send one your way
     
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