Fleming Community Library

In 1855, Walt Whitman published — at his own expense — the first edition of Leaves of Grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. Showing the influence of a uniquely American form of mysticism known as Transcendentalism, which eschewed the general society and culture of the time, the writing is distinguished by an explosively innovative free verse style and previously unmentionable subject matter. Exalting nature, celebrating the human body, and...

A collection of more than 200 short poems by both known and anonymous American and English authors.

An illustrated collection of humorous poems on a variety of topics.

Forty-one poems reveal a variety of secret thoughts, worries, and wishes.

Humorous poems about such strange creatures and people as Baloney Belly Billy and the Gloopy Gloopers.

An illustrated collection of twenty-six poems and excerpts from longer poems by the renowned nineteenth-century poet.

Runny Babbit lent to wunch And heard the saitress way, "We have some lovely stabbit rew -- Our Special for today." From the legendary creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends , A Light in the Attic , Falling Up , and The Giving Tree comes an unforgettable new character in children's literature. Welcome to the world of Runny Babbit and his friends Toe Jurtle, Skertie Gunk, Rirty Dat, Dungry Hog, Snerry Jake, and many others who speak a topsy-turvy language...

In Dr. Seuss' first book for older people, this tale in the familiar Seuss format depicts aging and what life is like for "obsolete children"

Selected Poems (1923) is a collection of poems by American poet Robert Frost. Dedicated to Edward Thomas, a friend of Frost's and an important English poet who died toward the end of the First World War, Selected Poems is a wonderful sampling of poems from Frost's early collections, including A Boy's Will and North of Boston. Known for his plainspoken language and dedication to the images and rhythms of rural New England, Robert Frost is one of America's...

Presents a collection of poems by the beloved American author who, as a young man, travelled across the Midwest as a hobo.