MISSING YOU is the debut collection of haiku, senryu, tanka and haibun by Willie R. Bongcaron, a proficient haiku poet from the Philippines who is published widely. These poems mostly, if not all, follow the free modern haiku/senryu form; and not following the traditional 5-7-5 format. The author strives to capture in short poetic bursts or haiku moments special events in his life; with the end view of inspiring in the reader the drive to weave a story or stories all the latter's own based on the author's prodding. Intended for all lovers of Japanese short poetry forms in the world, this labor of love offers glimpses of life's intricacies, mundane or otherwise.

A dazzling debut collection of raw and explosive poems about growing up in a sexist, sensationalized world, from a thrilling new feminist voice. i’m a good girl, bad girl, dream girl, sad girl girl next door sunbathing in the driveway i wanna be them all at once, i wanna be all the girls I’ve ever loved —from “Girl” Lauded for the power of her writing and having attracted an online fan base of millions for her extraordinary spoken-word performances, Olivia Gatwood now weaves together her own coming-of-age with an investigation into our culture’s romanticization of violence against women. At times blistering and riotous, at times soulful and exuberant, Life of the Party explores the boundary between what is real and what is imagined in a life saturated with fear. Gatwood asks, How does a girl grow into a woman in a world racked by violence? Where is the line between perpetrator and victim? In precise, searing language, she illustrates how what happens to our bodies can make us who we are. Praise for Life of the Party “Delicately devastating, this book will make us all ‘feel less alone in the dark.’ ”—Miel Bredouw, writer and comedian, Punch Up the Jam “Gatwood writes about the women who were forgotten and the men who got off too easy with an effortlessness and empathy and anger that yanked every emotion on the spectrum out of me. Imagine, we get to live in the age of Olivia Gatwood. Goddamn.”—Jamie Loftus, writer and comedian, Boss Whom Is Girl and The Bechdel Cast “I’ve read every poem in Life of the Party. I’ve read each of them more than once. In some parts of the book the spine is already breaking because I’ve spent so much time poring over it and losing hours in this world Olivia Gatwood has partly created, but partly just invited the reader to enter on their own, caution signs be damned. This book is enlightening, inspiring, igniting, and f***ing scary. I loved every word on every page with a ferocity that frightened me.”—Madeline Brewer, actress, The Handmaid’s Tale, Orange Is the New Black, and Cam

Winner of the 2009 Cave Canem Poetry Prize The exploits you find in my comics are no more probable than snow in Sunnyvale. I'm not as black as you dream. —from "Luke Cage Tells It Like It Is Missing You, Metropolis With humor and the serious collector's delight, Gary Jackson imagines the comic-book worlds of Superman, Batman, and the X-Men alongside the veritable worlds of Kansas, racial isolation, and the gravesides of a sister and a friend.

"Missing You" is a collection of poetry and original minimalism artwork by Edwin Warford, also known as ArtbyEdwin. This short book explores the deep longing and heartache that comes with missing someone you love. Through Warford's powerful and emotive poetry, readers are invited to explore the many facets of love and loss, and the ways in which we try to cope with the pain of separation. Accompanied by Warford's unique and stunning artwork, this collection of poems creates a deeply moving and immersive experience for the reader. From the gentle, melancholic rhythms of "I miss you more than words can say" to the stark, haunting minimalism of "Longing," these poems capture the full range of emotions that come with missing someone you hold dear. "Missing You" is a testament to the power of art to help us process our deepest emotions, to find solace in the beauty of our pain, and to connect with others who may be going through similar experiences. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt the crushing weight of longing and loss, and who has found hope and healing through the power of creativity.

Not only a collection of poems but also a story of what happens when the burden of missing a past lover is placed into poetry's hands. These poems will take you through all the shades of that deep, unquenchable longing for the embrace of a past lover. It is a book about desire, loss, self-love, and forgiveness. Ultimately, it is about healing.

This book of Poetry expands from the loss of a loved one to everyday experiences, something that every reader will be able to relate to. I hope this book inspires others to follow their dreams and not to take life for granted because none of us is promised a tomorrow.

A collection of poems based on the life experiences of the author. Book is in Korean.