{"product_id":"grain-doug-bentley-9781489503596","title":"Grain: Mystical Poems","description":"\u003cb\u003eMystical Poems of love, life, death, hope and victory!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGRAIN\u003c\/i\u003e by Doug Bentley is an erudite, insightful, and provocative poetic journey through the mystical regions of the human psyche. From first word to last, this thought-provoking volume of sonnets and free verse begs to be pondered - to be mulled over and savored like a fine wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Rich Follett for \u003ci\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers, writers and lifelong learners - discover the mystical poetry of \u003ci\u003eGRAIN\u003c\/i\u003e. This insightful collection makes an ideal choice for those seeking poems about grief and loss, healing, change, or grappling with life's sacred questions. Twenty-eight sonnets and one long contemplation on the mysteries of life, time and being wed ancient styles with innovative perspectives. Each piece stimulates both mind and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose exploring life's mysteries or seeking poems about healing will treasure \u003ci\u003eGRAIN\u003c\/i\u003e. This masterfully crafted book is like no other on your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(excerpt from \u003ci\u003eGRAIN\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eSonnet 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea grain of sand all heaven may hold, \u003cbr\u003eand the stars spin round a flower;\u003cbr\u003ealchemists exchange precious gold;\u003cbr\u003ephilosophers seek the stone of power;\u003cbr\u003eseven wonders may the world awe, \u003cbr\u003eand mysteries be knowledge of few;\u003cbr\u003ethe spectacle eyes on calvary saw\u003cbr\u003ebe secret of life's creation new;\u003cbr\u003eon seven pillars may wisdom be founded, \u003cbr\u003eand antique oracles fortune foretell, \u003cbr\u003ebut in you my trumpet's sounded;\u003cbr\u003ethat love i'll never trade nor sell.\u003cbr\u003esimple love may hold all things;\u003cbr\u003ein your love my simple heart sings!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Doug Bentley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1489503595\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781489503596\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Doug Bentley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48458769105151,"sku":"9781489503596","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_94fa5b86-8a8b-4cee-8fa8-0a158c575d8c.jpg?v=1777406507","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/grain-doug-bentley-9781489503596","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}