Bøger af Pw Covington

Contemporary Beat poet PW Covington returns with this collection of hard lived and masterfully delivered verse. From the US/Mexico border to the Standing Rock reservation, Covington brings us impressions and stains left upon his soul as he traveled the continent, following the release of his collection "Sacred Wounds." His pace will be familiar to readers accustomed to his style, but this collection is much more "now" oriented than his previous books. Accessible, direct, and unflinching (even psychedelic, at times)...this is poetry born on the highway, not in the classroom. Pack a bag and kiss your loved ones goodbye; join PW Covington "out there," where the poetry is found!Photographs of vintage motel signs, along Route 66, taken by the writer, provide an interesting counter-punch to the words and rhythm brought by his poems. ...Includes a "Yage Letters" inspired foreword by the Poet Laureate of McAllen, TX, Edward Vidaurre.

Bisexual, Buddhist, and sent to prison...in Texas; Hugo Wayne is trying his best to remain sane amid the insanity. He is convicted of credit card abuse in 2005 by a rural Texas court and is sentenced to prison. We come to know this itinerant political worker, combat Veteran, and meditation practitioner through his letters and other writings. We also learn the harsh realities of life inside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. As Hugo explores the brutality and suffering of prison, he also addresses deep truths about himself and Buddhist practice. His accounts steer clear of cliches, yet remain authentic to his experience. Can Hugo Wayne become a better person in spite of his conditions, or will the State of Texas destroy his hopes of insight and healing?

Ancient Buddhist teachings as translated from the original Pali canon. This reformatted publication with an opening commentary by writer and counselor PW Covington is an excellent and authentic introduction to the teachings of the Historical Buddha, as given to the world over 2500 years ago. Buddhism, like Christianity, has split in many sects/denominations, and these sects have often clung to their sectarian tenets as being the main and most indispensable features of their religion. This book follows none of the sectarian doctrines, but contains teachings upon which all Buddhists may consider common ground All proceeds from the sales of this book, in print and E-book format will go towards providing copies, free of charge to those in residential treatment programs, hospitals, and jails/prisons.

Nowhere Poetry and Flash Fiction is an independent literary journal, published 4-6 times a year and distributed worldwide. Nowhere Poetry and Flash Fiction primarily accepts submissions from writers that live or have lived in, or work that prominently features, Victoria, Refugio, Goliad, DeWitt, Lavaca, Calhoun, or Jackson counties in Texas. We do not publish light or inspirational verse, and prefer work that explores the truth, not stereotypes. We are open to the experimental, but will decline the "clever". We welcome the provocative and views that are often marginalized or ignored in this region. We are unapologetic in our opposition to prevailing community standards.

In her debut poetry collection, Austin poet Stephanie J.A. Morrissey takes readers by the hand and walks them through her life of love. Unafraid to call her work "romantic", she shows us all of the the corners of the heart...even the frightening and disturbing depths, before leaving us to examine our own precious organ. Edited by later-day beat writer, PW Covington, this collection joins the best in contemporary, Indie, Texas poetry.

"Sacred Wounds", by PW Covington continues the Beat tradition of the American road-warrior poet. Covington's work is rooted in his personal experiences and in the energy of movement. These poems take us from the war-ravaged airfields of Somalia to south Texas ranches, from the badlands of Utah to the Bay Area underground, and from the isolated introspection of a prison cell to the foot lights of the spoken word stage. These poems will resonate with any reader that loves the rush of wind through their hair; any reader that fights against injustice, the status quo, or parochialism; any reader that still believes in the promise held by mountains on the horizon. The poetry is out there, and PW Covington has brought it back, in this collection from Slough Press.