The Chinese Tang Dynasty Poet, Wen Tingyun is a book his complete poems, with an introduction to Tang Poet Wei Yingwu, by American Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward, with poems inspired by and homages given. A delight for the reader; in alphabetical order with many Shape and Concrete poems included. Kimo poems and a few illustrations within this Historical Poetry book.

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.

Native American Indian Sayings and Quotes, with illustrations intermingled amidst original pieces of Poetry and Prose by Jean Elizabeth Ward, Poet Laureate. Excerpts from the author's Living Legend Series, with her honoring Dr. Maya Angelo, Chief Wilma Mankiller, and Song Writer and Singer, Ms. Loretta Lynn; the book is alphabetized for an easier read. An enjoyable book for all ages.

2 dozen illustrations within This Second (Revised) Edition, giving an homage to English Clergy and Poet, John Donne. Born sometime early in 1572. Large print, alphabetized for an easy and enjoyable read.

Chinese Memories is a collection of poems by Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward. In alphabetical order for an easy read. Each and every poem is either an homage to or one inspired by reading a poem by a Chinese Poet from the High Tang Dynasty. She says, the difference is "My poems are not written in stone, they can be changed as time passes along."

One never before seen Mandala of Elvis Presley and 2 dozen more illustrations within this book: My Months As A Man, written by a woman after she deicided to write poetry and post it on an international web site as an elderly man, to see if her work would received positive remarks, where her work as a woman did not. Was the poetry better or was it perceived better just because she was thought to be a man. She says, "It's still a man's world."

Why Do Snakes Hiss, is a book filled with 11 illustrations, filled with Cathartic Poetry; (perhaps sarcastic) and Avant Garde. Many poems that may not fit into any other of the author's collections. Mixed with Modern Japanese Senryu and Shape Poetry.

For the reader looking for something different: Concrete Poetry, Shape Poetry and Prose, with bible verses intermingled within this alphabetized book, with illustrations by the author. A poem dedicated to Oprah Winfrey from the author's Living Legend Series, and two illustrations of Oprah, included within. An easy read, Shape Poems for the beginner.

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.

TITLE: BROTHERS and SISTERS OF THE SOIL A public awareness book about the various forms of child abuse. A compilation of actual stories the author has collected over the years, phrased into prose and poetry. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK LITTLE GIRL IN A LIGHT BLUE DRESS Little girl in the light blue dress, All dressed up and grown, Running 'midst the dandelions, Blowing seeds as the leaves are thrown Here and there and everywhere. Dreaming seems . . . as she roams To come easily to this child, Living in the wild. (Her other home) Give her an apple to chew on, Grapes to suck free from the seeds, Carrots from the garden, And fl owers . . . some call weeds. No more doth this little girl need 'Cept a turtle, or maybe two. Growing up is easy for this fairy In her lovely, little dress of blue. Oh what misery awaits this child, We will never know- As she was killed -- by a pedophile; Now she will never grow. *Go rest in God's bosom, My own stricken dear, Though the earth fled from thee, Thy home is there. I find you still in the smile That no cloud can o'ercast, And in my heart, Remembering you Till the very last. *The author is paying homage to Poet Thomas Moore

A few illustrations within this Revised Edition of: Seabrook, Texas, within a garden. A collection of poems, ballads, quotes, and prose about Seabrook, Texas, and the surrounding area near Houston, Texas, with garden poetry worked through out the book. An additional chapter has been added, and alphabetized for an easy read. There is also a bit of history in this versified book, with many different styles of poetry as well. A nice gift for anyone who likes poems about the sea, or garden poems.

In this enhancing poetry collection, Jean Elizabeth Ward conveys the underlying power we have within all of us to release the feelings we have toward life, love, beauty, and the beyond, while reminding us to take special care of our hearts.

""Read one a day if you so choose, meander and peruse; I hope you close the book with a smile, for that is what I would wish for you.""-Jean Elizabeth Ward

This book is an Introduction to Tang Dynasty Poet Li He Chang-ji, with English Translations of The Chinese Songs and Ballads of Li He Chang-ji. An American Female paying an Homage to a Chinese Tang Dynasty Poet. With an introduction to Han Yu included. A few illustrations are within this charming, First Edition, alphabetized book, which will capture your heart and soul. NOT A TRANSLATION but an introduction to a most interesting poet.

Chinese Tang Dynasty Poets, such as Li Bai, Wang Wei, Du Fu, Meng Haoran, Cao Cao, Qiwu Qian, Cen Can, Wang Jian, Pei Di, Lu Lun, Liu Changqing, Li Qi, Mu Mu, Du Mu, Xue Feng, Wen Tingyun, Wei Yingwu, Liu Juxi, Po Chu-I, Lo Bingwing, and 460 responsive poems by American Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward. In alphabetical order for an easy read.

Who is it that does not love the Spring? Spring Meditations if filled with lovely quotes, thoughts, and poems about Spring, by Famous Poets old and new, representing many different countries. The author/editor has added many of her own poems between those of many wonderful Poets, from many times periods in history, and many countries. Spring Meditations is truly a delight for all ages.

A book of light love lines, intermingled with Prose, and rhymes; in alphabetical order for an easy read. A few illustrations are added with one of Elvis Presley.

Du Fu, Chinese Poet, with Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward paying an Homage to with her responses to his poetry. A dozen illustrations by the poet are within this charming book, first in a series, with her paying an homage to Li Bai, Wang Wei, Li He, or Ho, Po Chu-I, Tang: An Homage to, and perhaps a few others; NOT A TRANSLATION, but poems inspired by, or paying an homage to by an American Woman Poet. One chapter dedicated to the exquisite translations of Florence Wheelock Ayscough McNair.

This revised edition is the story of a man who fell in love with Galveston Island, married, and began a family before the Hurricane of 1900 destroyed not only his family but the island. It is told from his point of view, in prose and poetry intermingled amidst historical facts as Poet Laureate Jean Elizabeth Ward so loves to do. With a final chapter in alphabetical order.

Revised Edition with Illustrations by the author; thought provoking and inspirational poetry, prose, and quotes from the Holy Bible, arranged in alphabetical order.Tribute poems to Hillary Clinton, and Barbara Bush.

149 pages of poetry by Poet Laureate, and Multimedia Artist, Jean Elizabeth Ward, paying An Homage To Edgar Allan Poe, with quotes amd illustrations interminled amidst a easy to read First Edition, wonderful book for an introduction into the poetry of both Poe and Ward.

2007 revision of the author's original 2006 book about Love, Loss, Divorce, Remarriage, Love and Loss again and several examples given. Prose and Japanese Senryu Poems worked into this book. A final chapter of Disfunctional poems, written by Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward, with a desire only that the reader may in some way relate, as we all are children of God with all of our mistakes; hopefully to learn from them, as life is a learning process. Remember: Divorce is a damned rotten shame: forgive and begin again as "Love Covereth"

Many illustrations/pictures within this charming First Edition, with Poet Laureate Jean Elizabeth Ward, paying an homage to Chinese Poet, Li Bai, with the original chinese, translations, and poetry inspired by Li Bai. One of five books giving homages to Du Fu, Li Bai, Li Ho, and Wang Wei, and Tang: An Homage to. This book is not intended as a literal translation, it is paying an Homage to.

An Homage to Sylvia Plath is a First Edition, revised from the original: Sylvia Plath: An Homage to, with 10 illustrations added. Dedicated to, inspired by, or an homage being paid to Sylvia Plath by Poet Laureate, Jean Elizabeth Ward.

This illustrated edition of ELVIS: THE FAIRY TALE consists of poems written over the years, by Jean Elizabeth Ward; in this Revised Edition you will find quotes, and excerpts adapted for the reader from famous 17th. century poets such as John Donne and Alexander Pope, and Elvis Presley. An easy read, with facts within: ELVIS: THE FAIRY TALE is a must for lovers of everything Elvis.

Jean Elizabeth Ward has lived equally in the North and in the South. Has traveled abroad and has a background as versified as her poetry.

In September 1999 she moved into the old part of Seabrook, close to the Kemah bridge. Needing to be as close to the sea as she could be.

Dreams and nightmares began and she began to keep a journal of them, not realizing exactly what they were until someone told her that it sounded like she might be dreaming of Galveston. When she bought a computer she began to do research on the names she had imagined/Dreamed, finding them to be real people. She finally organized her poetry and prose with the only thought of preserving them for her Grandchildren. Finally deciding to publish them, hoping they would not be received in a negative way. Either way it has been cathartic for her as she continues to live by the bay with her little blind dog, writing her book and illustrating them.