Poems In The Key Of Life: Glimpses From The Underbelly is a raw, grab life by the horns, tell it like it is look at life through the eyes of a reformed faker. The author, who found freedom after being in bondage to heroin for twenty-five years shares a unique perspective of life through poetry. Ordinary everyday life events viewed through the eyes of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Poetry that may be hard to swallow for some, but is the every day manna for many. Glimpses From The Underbelly gives the reader a penetrating, yet safe, glance, through poetry, at a parallel existence growing right below the surface of our societal norm.

Poems have always been playing an important role in the poet-author’s life—it is a form of release and a way to capture events that were part of his life. In Poems in The KEY of LIFE, he unleashes his poetic prowess and shares it to the world. Each poem in this collection has a story to tell or a message to convey. The poems are based on real-life situations that the poet has encountered in his life. This anthology covers a variety of topics and events, spanning from love to being incarcerated. But most of the pieces in this compilation encompass a spiritual overtone, which is the basis of Turley’s life—spirituality.

I have been many things over the past 57 years of my life. I have been a brother, son, friend, husband, father, soldier, medic, police officer, detective, letter carrier, college recruiter, grandfather, and now, poet. These poems are a reflective journey to find healing after the war in Vietnam. Thirty-five years ago I was a combat medic. When I came home, I was determined to put Vietnam behind me. Somehow, deep within my heart, soul, and spirit, Vietnam was a part of who and what I became. Finally, my journey to healing began, and these poems are the result of that journey, 35 years later. They will make you cry, laugh, and appreciate friendships. They are my road map to a place I call home. I only hope that other soldiers, medics, nurses, and doctors will be able to find a way to their home. So grab a beverage and curl up and join with me on the journey together as we find peace, hope, friendships, love and yes, even healing.

This book of poetry contains over 30 poems which were written over 30 years ago. The majority are writen in traditional rhythmatic form, whereas others are written in contemporary abstract form. These poems were written during times of transition involving life, love and loss. If you believe in love, and if you have ever lost that special someone for some unknown or known reason, this is the book for you. If you have ever had to make life changing decisions that affected you emotionally, then this book is a must read. Remember that "Poetry is The Key to Life", enjoy.

In this stunning collection of new poems, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has defined her life’s work, describing with wonder both the everyday and the unaffected beauty of nature. Herons, sparrows, owls, and kingfishers flit across the page in meditations on love, artistry, and impermanence. Whether considering a bird’s nest, the seeming patience of oak trees, or the artworks of Franz Marc, Oliver reminds us of the transformative power of attention and how much can be contained within the smallest moments. At its heart, Blue Horses asks what it means to truly belong to this world, to live in it attuned to all its changes. Humorous, gentle, and always honest, Oliver is a visionary of the natural world.

Bringing Poems to Life: 16 Keys to Make Your Poems Sing is a systematic approach to writing and appreciating poetry. Author Armand Brint has organized his formal training and his fifty years of writing poems into a concise handbook intended to enhance craft, increase a poem's impact and encourage poets at all levels of experience. The book is divided into 16 Keys designed to build on one another. The author also provides writing exercises and example poems pertaining to each Key. As poet Connie Post points out, "Brint shows writers how to find ways to make strong poems by stitching together each critical element with precision."

This book contains a collection of original quotes about how to lead a meaningful life and find your path. Quotes similar to If you dream only while sleeping you are giving your own possibilities only half a measure. 80-page hardcover book with a 24K gold-plated charm on a ribbon bookmark; 3-1/4 wide x 4 high.