Poetry Prescription
First Aid
(Author) Deborah AlmaThis beautiful pocket-sized hardback gift book contains carefully curated prescriptions in verse compiled by Deborah Alma, the founder of the Poetry Pharmacy. Life is lived with feeling - and these poems will bring you reassurance. Poems as Panaceas; for days when the world is too much with us; for Immediate Reassurance and Remedies to Lift the SpiritsIncludes poems by William Blake, Emily Dickinson, Edward Thomas, W.
B. Yeats, William Shakespeare and many more. • No bitter pills• No adverse reactionsThe Poetry Prescription series is the perfect antidote for life’s ailments.
Inspired by the achingly cool Poetry Pharmacy shops in London and Shropshire - social media favourites with a clear focus on promoting wellbeing through the written and spoken word. Each of the 8 themed titles offers an array of poems to inspire, heal and comfort. Whether readers are looking to find solace for times of ill-health, loss and grief, cope with matters of the heart, need poetic inspiration for courage and confidence, or want to find peace and tranquillity in wild spaces, there is a collection for everyone.
Perfect for reading aloud or for quiet contemplation, these books are a much needed balm for our busy lives.
Deborah Alma
Deborah Alma is a poet, editor, and educator known for her evocative and accessible poetry. She is the editor of "The Emergency Poet: An Anti-Stress Poetry Anthology" and has been dubbed the "Emergency Poet" for her unique approach of prescribing poetry as a form of therapy. Alma's work often explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience with a touch of humor and wit. She has made significant contributions to the literary world by promoting poetry as a tool for healing and self-expression. One of her most famous works is the collection "True Tales of the Countryside", which showcases her talent for creating vivid and compelling narratives. Alma's writing style is characterized by its emotional depth, lyrical language, and keen observation of the world around her.
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