English First Edition: (with illustrations) Po Chu-I (772-846 CE) vowed his poems would be understood at every social level, so he broke with the poetic habits of the literati in two respects. First, his diction was not merely simple, but sometimes colloquial, and, second, he frequently lamented the economic and social injustices perpetrated on the poor. However, he also ranged freely among traditional subjects, including, as here, the evocation of emotions using natural scenes. In this book, American Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward has read, and responded with either Homages to, or Inspired by Po Chu I. Over 300 poems in this lovely book, with the painting of Po Chu I by the author. NOT A TRANSLATION JOURNAL.

A book of light love lines, intermingled with Prose, and rhymes; in alphabetical order for an easy read. A few illustrations are added with one of Elvis Presley.

THE LOG CABIN LADY begins with an Anonymous Autobiography by an Unknown Author. A true story, followed by Victorian Love Poetry by and about Mary Todd Lincoln, William Shakespeare, Edgar A. Poe, Elizabeth Barret Browning, and many more. Intermingled with 100 poems by American Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward. It has been edited to read alphabetically, with Famous English Poets, and Famous American Poets, to delight readers interested in the many aspects of love, and of Victoriana.

Jean Elizabeth Ward proudly presents this book with the poetry of Wen Feiqing, the literary name of Wen Tingyun, Chinese Tang Poet famous for his Ci Poetry, included are the poems inspired by and written by Jean Elizabeth Ward,an American Poet Laureate. Concluding with an introduction to Wei Yingwu, another Chinese Poet.

Vintage For Children, or for adult children who love the look of the old: Vintage Etches, with Poems By American, Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward. A delightful book, including poems: Tootsie The Turtle, Simon The Turtle, Carl Can Coo, a Seagull Story, A Fairy on a Horse, I Want To Be a Fairy, The Bluebird's Umbrella, Dragon Named Ole' Joe, Honey Bunny Big Toe, Little Lord, the Song, Be a Sunflower, Mr. Mickey Mouse, Dad's Cat, and many more to delight your little ones, and mom and dad as well.

History and Poetry combined within a true story of a Chinese Han Dynasty Lady. *Mawangdui is the name of a Han dynasty [206 BC-AD 24] archaeological site situated in China in a suburb of the modern town of Changsha, Hunan Province. Three tombs dated to the 2nd. century BC were excavated during the 1970s, and revealed to belong to the Marquis of Dai, Li Dang; Lady Dai [died after 168 BC]; and their son [d. 168 BC]. The tombs were excavated between 15 and 18 meters below the ground surface and buried beneath a huge earthen mound. A perfect blend of facts and poetry. Including "The Civilization of China by H. A. Giles, written for readers who know little about Chinese history. Illustrations within.