Bytes of Poetry is 115 poems written by 80 poets, selected from over 55,000 posted by people worldwide at Lovestories.com. The poetry was not judged on form, structure or general poetry 'rules,' but rather on its effect on readers. Topics include love, romance, nature, family, friendship, divorce, social issues, religion, children, divorce, hope, and more. The poets, aged 14-65+, come from various backgrounds and walks of life.
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We are publishing this book to promote poetry in everyday life and to showcase as many of our poets as possible. We designed and priced this book to appeal to a wide audience. I invite you to read this book out loud to family and friends. The poems are so diverse, there is something for everyone!
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The diversity of the poets is illustrated in the short bios included in the back of the book. Among the poets are writers, a stage and film actor, military veterans, a widow, a photographer, a commercial airline pilot from Alaska, highschool and college students, an English instructor, a native New Yorker, a country boy, a Californian, a general contractor, a registered nurse, a computer programmer, a retired correctional food service manager, an assistant manager for a retail store, a disabled housewife, two brothers, an aunt and niece, and two poets who met through Lovestories.com's poetry community and fell in love. Several have written poetry for years, while others started writing after visiting Lovestories.com. For most, this is their first publishing opportunity.
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Bytes of Poetry,
By Charles Albano (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bytes of Poetry: A Lovestories.com Anthology (Paperback)
I found the selection of poems in Bytes of Poetry to be as delectable and intriguing as the contents of a good candy sampler. The poems address experiences we have all had in the course of living, experiences of an emotional nature, particularly those involved in relating to loved ones. Topics such as loving, longing, mating, finding meaning together, and parting are tastefully explored. The poems manage, again and again, to strike home with insight and directness. They touch the heart as they should because they are sincere and heartfelt. Everything is within the range of empathy and rings true. I am pleased to see poetry "come home" again. The book is worth reading several times.
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Real Poetry - Real People,
By Pat Stephens (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bytes of Poetry: A Lovestories.com Anthology (Paperback)
It was a delight to read this book. Real poems by real people of all backgrounds. I really liked "Mirror". Pick up a copy and you'll be inspired to put your own feeling on paper.
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A Treasure Trove of Honesty,
By Paula R. Duquette (Illinois) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bytes of Poetry: A Lovestories.com Anthology (Paperback)
I must confess I am one of the poets, but that aside, I love this book. It is such an honor to be among these poets in such a fine collection. The lack of commercialism is one of the finest attributes of this book. It warms the heart with its honesty, even though sometimes brutal. My favorites would have to be Love Unrequited, 10 Rules of Love, and of course my own Peanutbutter Kisses, He let me Hold His Hand, & A Butterfly. As I read and reread this book my list of favorites keep growing. I've watched Bytes of Poetry keep a 14 yr old, a 62 year old, and a 31 year old riveted. I recommend it to everyone.
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