Poetry audiobooks

Heavy Is the Head

By: Sumaya Enyegue

Narrated by: Sumaya Enyegue

Length: 1 hour 43 minutes

Abridged: No

"Where does all the grief go when it's not tugging at your wrist?" Enyegue's debut collection is an ode to girlhood, to Blackness, to generational trauma, sexual assault, and mental health.

This collection does not aim to heal anyone who reads it, but instead help them confront their own healing. Rather than sugar-coated bullets that enter you... Read more

Punks

By: John Keene

Narrated by: John Keene

Length: 3 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

A landmark collection of poetry by acclaimed fiction writer, translator, and MacArthur Fellow John Keene, Punks: New & Selected Poems is a generous treasury in seven sections that spans decades and includes previously unpublished and brand new work. With depth and breadth, Punks
weaves together historic narratives of loss, lust, and love.... Read more

Echoes of Military Souls

By: Jerusha Kananu Marete

Narrated by: Kamanu M'tuamwari & Mawira M'tuamwari

Length: 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Echoes of Military Souls is a power-packed package of art that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a roller coaster stream of emotion. The poems forcefully remind us that soldiers lay down their lives for fellow humans. But do we really value this singular sacrifice? The theatrical ambience of the poems imprints indelible vistas... Read more

Witch’s Grimoire Illuminating Poems, Rituals and Activities

By: Fortuna Page

Narrated by: Mandy Kaplan

Length: 1 hour 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Fortuna Page is a practicing witch in Massachusetts USA and has dabbled in poetry,the craft, Eastern meditation, song,acting, vegetarian cooking.and world travel. She loves to spend time with her familiars, cats, Gatto and Barnabus and her meditation groups. A few years back she visited a witchcraft shop in Salem MA .She experienced a vision of... Read more

Tonight on Television

By: Donny Lee Duke

Narrated by: Donny Lee Duke, Douglas Mcelheny, S. Nitish & M...

Length: 1 hour 40 minutes

Abridged: No

What’s considered the worst crime and who’s the most hated person in America? Most would say child sexual abuse and the pedophile. The principle’s everywhere. How do we normally deal with it? To put it poetically: to go over Thor’s face in the United States and overlook God, the truth of the matter, repeat the vampire. Tonight on Television, a... Read more

THE JOURNEY OF AN APPRENTICE PILGRIM

By: FELIPE CHAVARRO POLANÍA

Narrated by: Luis Robinson, Maxi Holmes, Bryan Wilson, Chris...

Length: 2 hours

Abridged: No

We present a heartfelt tribute to what many call vocation or purpose. Join me in the journey of a young man, Kadmiel, as he ventures through various trades in search of his true calling, reflecting the experiences shared by millions worldwide, as Vicki Robin eloquently conveyed in her book, "The Stock Market or Life." Some find their passion... Read more

baydoun

By: Alberto Ramos

Narrated by: Alberto Ramos

Length: 1 hour 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Poesía que celebra las pasiones contra cualquier tipo de discriminación El eje de este poemario se sostiene en la relación secreta que mantuvo Alberto con Isak Baydoun, un chico árabe cristiano (asirio) de Estocolmo. Y todo lo que conllevó para Alberto volver a encontrarse después de los numerosos traumas de su temprana adolescencia; los efectos... Read more

Schattenschön

By: Stephen G. Hunt

Narrated by: Georg Bruckmann

Length: 35 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Die dunkle Lyrik in "Schattenschön" ist geprägt von Versen, die das Spiel zwischen Licht und Schatten, Liebe und Verlust, Glück und Melancholie meisterhaft einfangen. Jeder Satz lässt den Rezipienten in eine geheimnisvolle Atmosphäre eintauchen. Dieses Hörbuch ist wie geschaffen für all jene, die den Mut haben, die verborgenen Ecken ihrer... Read more

Shorter Poems and Lyrics

By: Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Narrated by: Denis Daly & Erin Grassie

Length: 2 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

This collection of sixteen poems features several notable examples of Tennyson’s early work, including “Oenone” and “The May Queen”, as well as two of his most iconic works, “The Lady of Shalott” and “The Lotus Eaters."All the poems are marked by the euphony and ease of versification for which Tennyson has become famous. Read more

The Prophet

By: Khalil Gibran

Narrated by: Robert Hosking

Length: 1 hour 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Enter a world of profound wisdom and poetic brilliance in this hauntingly beautiful narration of "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran. As the sun sets over the horizon, a mysterious voice emerges from the shadows, its cadence like a mesmerizing melody, drawing you closer into the depths of its words.This premium quality narration weaves a tapestry of... Read more

In Between the Dark and the Light

By: James Annandale

Narrated by: James Annandale

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Stepping out of the shadows of a series of psychotic episodes, battling mind-crippling self-doubt and depression and extreme feelings of being lost, loss and loneliness;- to the excitement of getting together with my wife and soul mate, rediscovering my passions and the joy of becoming a dad for the first time...These are some of the themes... Read more

Venus and Adonis by William Shakespeare

By: William Shakespeare

Narrated by: Various

Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Experience Shakespeare's Epic Poem Like Never Before!
Embark on a captivating auditory journey with the digital audiobook version of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, "Venus and Adonis." Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of poetic brilliance as the eloquent verses come to life, skillfully narrated by a seasoned cast of... Read more

Stuff and Nonsense

By: Lewis Carroll

Narrated by: Griffin Rogers

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Alexander Woollcott called Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, "the man who wrote the most enchanting nonsense in the English language." Besides his many stories, Lewis Carroll wrote nonsensical poems. Eleven of his poems appear here, the most famous of which being Jabberwocky, The Walrus and the Carpenter, and The Hunting... Read more

My Head Has a Bellyache

By: Chris Harris

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff, Chris Harris, Jozie Harris, Isl...

Length: 2 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

This hilarious follow-up to the New York Times bestselling poetry book I'm Just No Good at Rhyming is full of surprising twists of wit and wordplay that will have readers rolling on the floor laughing!

“Highly recommended, it gets 5 stars and 8 moons and a chef's kiss and a tip of the hat and a jump in the lake from me.”—Bob Odenkirk,... Read more

So to Speak

By: Terrance Hayes

Narrated by: Terrance Hayes

Length: 1 hour 29 minutes

Abridged: No

A powerful, timely, dazzling new collection of poems from Terrance Hayes, the National Book Award–winning author of Lighthead—to be published simultaneously with his latest work of literary criticism, Watch Your Language

The three sections of Terrance Hayes’ seventh collection explore how we see ourselves and our world, mapping the strange and... Read more

Just Leaves

By: Lauren Best

Narrated by: Lauren Best

Length: 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Welcome to a poet's introspective world of jubilance and turbulence, where life's cresting waves of love, grief, and rebirth collide with the profound power of poetry.In Just Leaves, Lauren Best offers confessional glimpses into a deeply personal odyssey, unraveling the intricate threads of identity, creativity, and the human experience. With... Read more

Poetic Conduct

By: Candace J. Durden

Narrated by: Candace J. Durden

Length: 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Poetic Conduct is a collection of poems that nurtures inner strength when impacted by grief, loss, and disconnection. The descriptions of social interactions and moments of isolation are creatively uncovered as poetic solutions. Lovers of poetry are encouraged to identify personal connections on recovery, healing, and clarity. Poetic Conduct is... Read more

Heart Over Time

By: Marie Barrett

Narrated by: Lisa Rose

Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Heart over Time encapsulates the sense of intrigue, of appointed times and of personal election that permeates the writer's work throughout. Marie Barrett's poetry and prose has a 'Jacob's ladder' type feel to it, the journey of life winding and rewinding itself with new revelations revealed in old themes. From her first book, The Witnesses,... Read more

Part of a Story That Started Before Me

By: George the Poet

Narrated by: George the Poet, Seroca Davis, Troy Glasgow, Ch...

Length: 4 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

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'It's time we told our story too. The melanin speaks for itself.' - George the Poet

Part of a Story That Started Before Me is an extraordinary new collection of poems chosen by acclaimed spoken-word performer and social commentator George the Poet.

Taking readers on a thought-provoking poetical journey through Black... Read more

The Things I Meant to Say

By: E. Barrett La Mont

Narrated by: John William

Length: 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Barrett began writing love poems in his early 20's. He is a distant relative of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and when introduced to her work became immediately inspired. This book is comprised of poems Barrett has written over the past 40 years. They are both love poems and inspirational poems which he hopes will be enjoyed by readers of all... Read more

Reflections of Life

By: E. Barrett La Mont

Narrated by: John William

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

I began writing poems in my 20's. I was motivated by 18th Century poets including Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who is a relative. My wife and I moved to Oregon a few years ago and I began writing poems once again. My latest book, Reflections of Life, is comprised of love poems to my wife, Martha and many other types of poetry. My hope is that my... Read more

What The Lizard Said

By: Nels Hanson & Mandana Talieh (Illustrator)

Narrated by: Dale Rich

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

What the Lizard Said is the first in a series of illustrated poetry books that chronicle the adventures of Wise Dog and his younger friend, Jimmi, two dogs on a quest to learn important lessons about the world we live in. Every poem presents a different animal with different wisdom to impart to Wise Dog and Jimmi on their journey toward a... Read more

Softening Time

By: Elena Brower

Narrated by: Elena Brower

Length: 2 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

From beloved yogi, teacher, and artist Elena Brower comes the writer’s debut collection of poetry: a lyrical exploration of grief, self-compassion, and learning from the past to navigate life’s challenges with grace.
Softening Time is both autobiography and self-help, poetry and inspiration. Drawing on events in her own life, particularly her... Read more

DIVA

By: Mihaela Gheorghe

Narrated by: Mihaela Gheorghe

Length: 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Bun venit în lumea plină de grație și sensibilitate a audiobook-ului DIVA! Descoperiți o colecție extraordinară de poezii care capturează frumusețea și puterea femeilor!Aceste poezii au fost scrise cu gândul la toate femeile puternice. Ele reflectă emoțiile, visurile și luptele pe care le trăiesc în fiecare zi, celebrând feminintatea în toate... Read more