This book is about life, love, hurt, pain, life, and death, all of the many phases that affect us as human beings. Through poetic artistry, Through the Eyes of a Poet speaks from the heart several glimpses of who we are and how to overcome. Over the course of several years, writing poetry and this collection have captured the voice of God through the heart of a woman, a sister, a daughter, a friend. Because of her ability to hear the Spirits voice, she survived and was made even stronger. I want to share with you what helped me. Poetry is what poetry gives.

This book is written for all to read and enjoy.

Here, Jacobus discusses objects and attributes that test our perceptions and preoccupy both Romantic poetry and modern philosophy. John Clare, John Constable, W.G. Sebald, and Gerhard Richter make appearances around the central figure of William Wordsworth as Jacobus explores trees, rocks, clouds, and sleep in their work.

A Stirring Collection of Verse Embark on an evocative journey through life and landscape with Poems, an acclaimed anthology by the peerless Elizabeth Bishop. This anthology places the reader at the heart of experience, rendering the grandeur of human existence and our symbiotic relationship with the natural realm, through precision-tuned verse that oscillates between humor and sorrow, acceptance and affliction. Bishop's artistry immerses us in evocative landscapes, from the nostalgic corners of New England, her childhood abode, to the vibrant hues of Brazil and the lush expanses of Florida, her later homes. Rich in geographical motifs, the collection navigates the intertwined tapestry of human life and nature, revealing the poet's intrinsic ability to render chaos into form. A vital presence in twentieth-century literature, this anthology forges an essential window into Bishop's world, offering a comprehensive view into her profound career. Whether you’re new to Bishop's work or a longtime admirer, you’ll discover the unique perspective she brought to English-language poetry, solidifying this anthology as a definitive cornerstone in any poetry collection.

A book-length poem evokes the horror, anguish, and brutality of 20th century history.