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Voices Yearning: Poems, Personal and Social

Voices Yearning: Poems, Personal and Social - Paperback

by Douglas Gordon Magid
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Availability:In StockContributor:Douglas Gordon MagidTheme:Topical/Death/DyingPublish date:8/27/2024Pages:80
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palmetto PublishingISBN-13:9798822950504UPC:9798822950504Book Category:PoetryBook Subcategory:American, Subjects & ThemesBook Topic:Death, Grief, Loss, Motivational & InspirationalSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.22 inchesWeight:0.086Product ID:SCQY0GHVRJ

Unveiling Life's Mysteries: A Stirring Collection of Poems on Love, Loss, and the Human Condition. Discover the Power of Words in a Quest for Spiritual Empathy and Social Justice.

Voices Yearning is an eclectic collection of poetry that delves into the depths of personal and social experiences. It is a journey through the universal life experiences that bind us all - love, loss, joy, suffering, change, conflict, frustration, and death. These poems express a profound sense of transience, yet they also offer a vision of the eternal, exploring the search for meaning and the soul's journey.

This collection doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of our contemporary condition. It tackles themes of inequality, injustice, materialism, oppression, immigration, gun violence, homelessness, tyranny, war, and political division. These intriguing poems are presented in poignant voices that provoke, inspire, and unsettle, prompting the reader to reflect on the world around them.

Voices Yearning is more than just a poetry book. It's a diverse quest for spiritual empathy and understanding of 'the other'. It uses satire, humor, concrete imagery, rhyme, and spoken language to convey its messages, and even includes dialect, adding another layer of depth and authenticity.

The inclusion of illustrations makes this collection a unique work of art, enhancing the reading experience and bringing the words to life. This is not just a book to be read, but to be experienced, to be pondered upon, and to be absorbed.

Voices Yearning is a stirring exploration of life's mysteries, a mirror reflecting society's flaws and beauty, and a beacon of hope and empathy. It is a book that will resonate with those who seek to understand the world and their place in it, those who yearn for a deeper connection with others and with themselves. This collection of poems is a testament to the power of words, their ability to inspire, provoke, and heal. It is a book that will leave you yearning for more.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palmetto PublishingISBN-13:9798822950504UPC:9798822950504Book Category:PoetryBook Subcategory:American, Subjects & ThemesBook Topic:Death, Grief, Loss, Motivational & InspirationalSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.22 inchesWeight:0.086Product ID:SCQY0GHVRJ
Magid, Douglas Gordon: - Douglas Gordon Magid, a Queens, New York native, is a retired English and Creative Writing teacher with a Doctoral degree from St. John's University. His passion for literature was fueled by his students' enthusiasm for sharing their creative works. Douglas's poetry, deeply personal and evocative, often explores life through imagined voices, aiming to inspire empathy and social change. Now splitting his time between Queens and Puerto Rico, Douglas, along with his wife, enjoys gardening, swimming, and traveling. His experiences across cultures have shaped his belief in embracing differences and recognizing commonalities. His book, Voices Yearning, reflects these diverse influences.
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing

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