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The Beheaded Poetess is a book about the life of the T'ang Dynasty Nun and Poetess, Yu Xuanji. Two books in one: history and poetry. The work of Genevieve Wimsatt in her 1937 book: Selling Wilted Peonies is revised into Concrete Poetry throughout the book, with acknowledgements below each section and poem. Intermingled with the original translations of Yu Xuanji, with a modern day Poet Laureate Editing it, and including her own versions, homages to, and inspired by poems. She has combined her love of history with poetry to come up with a First Edition, winning combination. This book began as only an Homage to book, and somehow evolved into an accurate historical write, with many interesting facts worked in throughout the book. Included are a few illustrations. Truly a work of love by Jean Elizabeth Ward.

Opal Sunflowers is a book, with poems from the masters intermingled throughout the book; alphabetical order for an easy read. 148 pages of delight; variety is the spice of life and in this book you will find variety to spice up your life, and encourage you to write your own poetry.

Come along with Barbara Anne, a little rescued blind Pekingese Dog on her imagined adventures with the three little black Gollidogs, as they attempt to build a path around their pond. Many other friends such as Beulah Belle and Sissy Belle, the two black and white cows, as well as their human friend, Little Willie Wonderful. Barbara Anne loves to root around with her little piggy puggy no-nose at the Bay. Included is a science fiction series, turtle poems, and even a Dragon named Old Joe, and a ghost of the La. Swamplands named Honey Bunny Big Toe, and Janie Beyers "Tale of the Traveling Rock, a Modern Senryu Medley of poems. A delight for all ages, from Poet Laureate Jean Elizabeth Ward.

Wang Wei: was a Chinese (Tang) Poet and Artist.This book is filled with over 300 poems in the original Chinese, Pinyon, Translations, and English; followed by the thoughts in poetic form by American, Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward is inspired to write; third in a series, either paying an homage to, or inspired by. Alphabetized for an easy read. A delight for those desiring something different, yet easy to read, and understand. Not a Translation Manual.

Du Fu: Remembered, is illustrated, with both Chinese and English translations, and poetry inspired by and given homage to by American, Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward, who has not attempted to be perfectly concise, or figure out what Du Fu is saying. She writes whatever comes into her mind when she read Du Fu's poetry. For the reader who is searching for something different...you will find it a joy to delight your soul, no matter your nationality; alphabetized for an easy read. Not a Translation Manual.

In this third book of a series there are a few illustrations by the author, and several Anonymous Authors poems, and stories in rhyme. Barbara Anne Bushytail is a little red, blind Pekingese dog, who loves poetry, and so the author has written many poems for her and about her. Also included is a chapter of Barbara Loves Turtles: especially Tootsie the Turtle in her little tutu. A delight for children of all ages this 8 1/2 X 11" book of 141 pages.

This book, with illustrations...is part I of the early Shape Poems, A to L from the collection of Jean Elizabeth Ward, poetry that has been worked into various shapes, or Concrete Poetry. Alphabetized with illustrations. Illustrations of Oprah Winfrey, and more. Bushisms worked into Shape Poems. A delight for those desiring something different.

The cover is acrylic by Jean Elizabeth Ward, whose art is simular to that of Marc Chagall: back cover is suitable for framing. Within this First Edition, with illustrations, you will find...what the author calls "Lunch Hour Poetry: easy to read and understand poetry in various shapes and styles. The illustrations are somewhat like the old German Etchings, byMultimedia Artist, Jean Elizabeth Ward. A delight for the busy person who desires to read one short poem a day. "To demonstrate how easy it is to write your own poetry", and encourage you to do so.

Basic Poems with instructions, and reference pages on how to write your own poetry. Illustrations within this charming book for the beginner or any one who needs to be inspired.