Life Poetry

Steven Bates lives a busy life working with non-profits for suicide prevention, helping others with PTSD to obtain service dogs, and running his own non-profit to comfort those who suffer from mental illness. Those experiences have inspired his poetry. He wrote it with the sincere hope to honor those who sacrificed for their country and to remind those who struggle of how they can thrive in the face of adversity.

A book of assorted poems about life.

This book is a collaboration of poetry and thoughts composed by both authors. That which is within deals with the many aspects of everyday life such as family and friends, the battles we face daily, and the fondness we hold for those we love and cherish. It will also give a new perspective on life and a hope that even when things are so tough that we think we cannot stand the pressure of time, there is a greater force (whatever it may be) at work in your corner.

Eighty-four original poems, written between 1981 and 2014. Some never before published, and many others pulled from my various poetry collections of family, sports, arts, love, and places poems.

Steven Bates fires off another salvo of poems. He searches for and ponders the mutual, common ground. All these poems were written after his retirement from 18 years of military service. He shares his thoughts on depression, and life in general.

This book of 40 poems covers the topics of love, nature and life. The names of these poems include "Oneness", "Being in Love", "The Mountains", "The Ocean", "Music", "Dancing", "One Snowy Evening", "The Coming of Spring", "Divorce", "Sitting by Yourself", "People Watching", "Restless Soul", and "The Homeless Man". Please have a listen and see what you think.

This book is about expressing the experiences of life from the heart and soul. It will reveal within its readers the inner spiritual treasures of life through childhood memories, love adventures, and heartaches, but also uplift the readers as they journey through the pages of this lyrical masterpiece. May the readers find solace in their lives as they discover the true nature of their inner desires and engross themselves in the realm of poetic bliss.

Briefly, this second volume is a mixture of poems and observations. Most of the poems come from a distant past whereas my observations sprang up two years ago.

My second audiobook of poetry focuses on three aspects of my life. This audiobook is more in depth with my feelings, emotions, and struggles. Most of the poems were written between 2008 and 2010. I went through a crush, a miscarriage, AND graduation from school. I went through a lot mentally. Love. Lust. Life. was originally the first audiobook and Chocolate Kisses was a part of LLL. I decided to break the two apart to separate two aspects of my life. Love focuses on being in love, unrequited love, the fantasy of being in love. Lust focuses on my sexuality. Life focuses on some of the things I went through.

This author bears the unusual distinction of having Mark Twain as a friend when she was a young girl. Twain encouraged Dorothy to write. This memorable short poem is the result of Twain's encouragement.

From these poems, my only hope is that people take a better understanding of how others should be treated.

A collection of poems by a noted Canadian American poet on the subject of the creatures we nurture, kill, admire, eat, hate, abandon, fear, cage, breed, protect, slaughter, love, envy, emulate, domesticate, curse, and ignore: animals of all shapes, sizes, and dispositions. Some of these poems have appeared previously in various magazines. The remainder are original to this volume.

In this audiobook, poets look at choices.

Poems from the Wonderful Garden of Life is a collection of verses, covering subjects from history and politics to gardening disasters. Drawn from his own life experiences, Dick's poems are bold and earthy - just like the man himself. While his writings may be controversial at times, they never fail to tell it how it is.

Life-inspired poetry.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where honest discourse and communication result in clarity. The child and the main character, Art Fine, get to know each other in the story. The child's observations are voiced and received while Art Fine does the same. "My Name Is Art Fine" begins with a child who is curious about who they are encountering. It becomes clear that the child has questions regarding the information being shared.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where the narrator must find courage to take on a new challenge. The Animal Kingdom characters of Bravery and Bolder are called in to assist and model strength for the child. "The Away Cast” plays on the meanings of the word "cast." It is used as term for the cast of a play and also as a to examine the idea of the fear related to being "cast out." The story unfolds with the narrator auditioning for a play even though it creates some anxiety and discomfort.

In this story the child is invited to experience their mornings in a unique and beautiful way. The optimism that the story presents is practical as well as heart-warming. "The Morning Good" offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will learn that every morning is a fresh new day, with unlimited adventures to embrace. It has a rhythm which encourages the child to look upon each morning as special.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where inner strength reigns supreme and shines through all fear, doubt, and concern. “The There Barely” offers a standing invitation to the child. The hunt is the beginning of an adventure that the child will naturally join in pursuit. The Child will be fascinated with the opportunity to see themselves as the strong, independent and fierce individual that they are. The child will learn that there is always hope, light, and support for them in their own internal Self.

In this story the child is invited on a journey to a magical place. The narrator welcomes the child on a voyage that is complete with the theme of inclusion throughout. It is a place where peace and harmony reign supreme. “The Inclusive All” offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will learn that they can actively engage with literature that is also entertaining. This is story for all times of day because it is characterized by the freedom of joy and happiness.