Deal : Poetry

Drawing on the phrasing of T.S. Eliot’s amazing early 20th century poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock (above) Frank Prem has produced a collection of companionable and introspective love poetry written, as always, in the unique style that allows every reader to relate. Prem's interpretations breathe new life into contemporary exploration of themes of love in poetry, and utilise Eliot’s original phrases to inspire a contemplation of the self in the context of landscape and the wider world: I am seeking youwithin the hubbuband the burly trying to gaugelocationby the strengthand timbreof your voice risingand fallingeven as you...

Drawing on the phrasing of Walt Whitman’s great late 19th century poem Leaves of Grass (above) Frank Prem has produced a collection of expansive and outward looking love poetry written, as always, in the unique style that allows every reader to relate. Prem's interpretations breathe new life into contemporary exploration of themes of love in poetry, and utilise Whitman’s original phrases to inspire a contemplation of the self in the context of landscape and the wider world: and as they openI realisethey are filledwith sweet perfumes golden glory wafted aroma ... from a house filled (with the sensual) A Kiss...

Drawing on the phrasing of the early 20th Century Amy Lowell poem Madonna of the Evening Flowers (above) Frank Prem has produced a collection of personal and interpersonal love poems written, as always, in the unique style that allows every reader to relate. Prem's interpretations breathe new life into contemporary love poetry and utilise Lowell's original phrases to inspire a tender immediacy and warmth of response as in the eponymous poem: silver heartI look at you see myself the wayI should have been but something purewas lostalong the wayfrom walk away (silver heart) Walk Away Silver Heart is the first...

Skimming Poems in Autumn is Ian Weddle’s first published collection of poetry. He has been writing poetry since the age of 18yrs, some of the poems have been published in other publicationsThe poems speak to a wide range of themes connected to loss and absence and the pursuit of meaning in the ordinary and mundane. FREE eBook From November 26 - 29, 2020

In Overflow, Olivia Clifford – otherwise known as @oliviacliffordpoetry on Instagram - writes candidly about her struggles with depression, melancholy, heartbreak and loss but also explores acceptance, moving on and personal growth. Olivia hopes her readers find solace in her words and in doing so realise they are not alone in the way they think and feel. This collection of poetry is for anyone who has struggled with their mind, their sense of self, experienced heartbreak and feel like they don’t quite fit in. Even lost souls can find strength in the unknown. And sometimes we need darkness in order...

Wild swimming’s become increasingly popular for people of all ages. But what’s it like and what’s the point? The poems and photographs in Nicholas Dobson’s Poetic Wild Swimming may have the answer. For wild swimming isn’t just a sport. It’s also an out of body experience, where, as Dobson says: ‘the chains of life’ can ‘For a moment seem to slip’ as you swim ‘through clouds of light’ or ‘In sunset sea.’ Or where you can sink into ‘silvered dark/In shadow-bright pyrotechnic bubbles’. With poems and photographs to illustrate the wild swim experience, this book should bring you the outdoor...

Love is an open wound. It will bleed out, get infected, and make you sick. However, if you know how to treat it, you can make it better. This is a love story, told in a way you've never experienced. Open it, and have your heart broken. FREE eBook From July 27 - 28, 2020