Poetry for People Who Don't Like Poetry

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A good place to start is with Billy Collin's famous poem that reminds us to read poetry for beauty and wonder, and to not worry about what it means so much. This short poem will take less than a minute to read, so be brave and click on the link. A good place to start is with Billy Collin's famous poem that reminds us to read poetry for beauty and wonder, and to not worry about what it means so much. This short poem will take less than a minute to read, so be brave and click on the link. Show less

The Trouble With Poetry and Other Poems

by Collins, Billy

Book - 2005

If you liked "Introduction to Poetry" you might try some more poems by Billy Collins. If you liked "Introduction to Poetry" you might try some more poems by Billy Collins. Show less

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Contrary Infatuations

by Dronyk, Dymphny

Book - 2007

Skip to the last section to read about Dronyk's experiences working in Alberta's oil patch. In "The Only Girl at the Rig" she writes: “I zip my ...Show more Skip to the last section to read about Dronyk's experiences working in Alberta's oil patch. In "The Only Girl at the Rig" she writes: “I zip my blue coveralls firmly up to my chin and step into the rig shack as the laughter stops. The guys shuffle restlessly, mouths tight with words they can’t speak. Turning a blind eye to the leering pin-up girls on the wall over their shoulders I smile broadly, square my shoulders, swear appropriately and the mood shifts.” Show less

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First Mountain

by Dube, Paulette

Book - 2007

Dube lives in Jasper, Alberta, and this is the perfect book to dip into when you need to escape to the mountains. These short poems reflect on Dube's many hikes through the Rockies. Dube lives in Jasper, Alberta, and this is the perfect book to dip into when you need to escape to the mountains. These short poems reflect on Dube's many hikes through the Rockies. Show less

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Slow War

by Hertwig, Benjamin

Book - 2017

A century after the First World War, Hertwig examines the personal cost of modern warfare by looking at the war in Afghanistan and the potential for healing back at home. A century after the First World War, Hertwig examines the personal cost of modern warfare by looking at the war in Afghanistan and the potential for healing back at home. Show less

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The Sun and Her Flowers

by Kaur, Rupi

Book - 2017

After taking the internet by storm, Kaur's poetry books have become bestsellers. After taking the internet by storm, Kaur's poetry books have become bestsellers. Show less

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Milk and Honey

by Kaur, Rupi

Book - 2015

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Too Bad

Sketches Toward A Self-portrait

by Kroetsch, Robert

Book - 2010

Many of the poems in this collection are as funny as its cover. Many of the poems in this collection are as funny as its cover. Show less

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The Love Song of Laura Ingalls Wilder

by McCartney, Sharon

Book - 2007

For fans of the Little House on the Prairie books. Each poem is inspired by a character or object from the series. For fans of the Little House on the Prairie books. Each poem is inspired by a character or object from the series. Show less

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A Thousand Mornings

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by Oliver, Mary

Book - 2013

This gorgeous, spare book of poetry is like a balm for a bruised soul. This gorgeous, spare book of poetry is like a balm for a bruised soul. Show less

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