This wise and moving poetry collection explores the depth of love in many forms, from romance and desire to family to women's shared experience. The theme of unconditional love is universal to women as lovers, and mothers, and through shared sisterhood. These poems reveal a vulnerability that is basic and essential to the act of loving and the quality of pain brought on by loving too much.

Sacred poetry from twelve mystics and saints, rendered brilliantly by Daniel Ladinsky, beloved interpreter of verses by the fourteenth-century Persian poet Hafiz One of 6 Books Oprah Loves to Give as Gifts During the Holidays “All kinds of beautiful poetry.” –Hoda Kotb In this luminous collection, Daniel Ladinsky—best known for his bestselling interpretations of the great Sufi poet Hafiz—brings together the timeless work of twelve of the world’s finest spiritual writers, six from the East and six from the West. Once again, Ladinsky reveals his talent for creating profound and playful renditions of classic poems for a modern audience. Rumi’s joyous, ecstatic love poems; St. Francis’s loving observations of nature through the eyes of Catholicism; Kabir’s wild, freeing humor that synthesizes Hindu, Muslim, and Christian beliefs; St. Teresa’s sensual verse; and the mystical, healing words of Sufi poet Hafiz—these along with inspiring works by Rabia, Meister Eckhart, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mira, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and Tukaram are all “love poems by God” from writers considered “conduits of the divine.” Together, they form a spiritual treasure to cherish always.

We Slept Here is a case study in vulnerability and honesty. In this sequence of memoir-esque poems, Sierra DeMulder pulls at the threads of a past abusive relationship and the long road to forgiveness. The poems themselves become that which was taken from her. These are hard poems, made up of clarity and healing, which attempt to share some of their peace with the world.

Love Poems Ive Always Wanted to Hide is inspired by fearlessness and audacity to speak your truth of pain and happiness. It is a collection of poems written over the course of 13 years published for others to relate to, feel empowered by, and to be inspired to tell their truth.

"Soul Mates: Agape Love Poems" is a book of love poems that speaks of unconditional love, and exists where romance meets spiritual love. "Soul Mates" contains poetry with a voice that resonates through the corridors of our souls. Each page contains the duality of spiritual love and romantic love. "Soul Mates" is a fascinating and unique collection of love poems from a Christian perspective. For More Information: kobaltbooks.com

Susan Frybort steps into the eye of bewildering times with a fresh collection of encouraging poems that bravely speak to the many facets of life. Connections, transitions, loss, and change meet us in the center of our hearts. Look to the Clearing will offer a cornerstone of comfort and validation in the moments most needed. It will assure you that there is a way out of the dark, a promise tucked inside each purposeful season and a calm, benevolent grace walking beside you on your path towards home. We move through dense forest into open glades on our journey, creating experiences of going from shadow to light, from enclosure into spaciousness- allowing for a different level of perspective, appreciation, and acceptance. Each poem is a loving reminder of a place waiting for you to softly land. A place to integrate, be nurtured, or rest. A place of much needed restoration, where the sunlight filters through the leaves to offer clarity.

The inspirational words of Ehrmann's timeless poem, written in 1927, are paired with Tauss's lyrical, full-color photos that illustrate the poem's wisdom and affirmation of life.