Publisher's Note: To offer more value to the readers, we now offer, at a promotional price, Joe Giampaolo's most popular poems in two curated collections (available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook): Essentia: The Winding Path of the Soul, Selected Poems I Have Danced With Angels: Selected Love Poems"Giampaolo weaves passion, philosophy, and mysticism into a powerful anthology that vividly explores the intricacies of the human experience." Five Stars, BookView In this new collection of poems, Metanoia, Joe Giampaolo continues to offer the readers his award-winning poetry about love, spirituality, and speculative metaphysics, while experimenting with other genres such as magical realism and odes (Amplified and revised, August 2025). 2025 London Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Poetry Editorial Reviews of Joe's Poetry (Excerpts): "Beautiful in its simplicity and bold in its truthfulness... so tempting are the words and alluring the sentiments, that anyone will easily get caught up in these timeless verses." -- Indies Today"The author skillfully and eloquently captures emotions that many have experienced and will be able to relate to. The joys and sorrows, challenges, and triumphs of life are highlighted throughout these poems." -- Readers' Favorite"In Deep Craving, it is easy to see the beauty of poetry. The allegories and representations of nature are clear and attached to the feelings of life." -- Literary Titan"Giampaolo has once again created a collection of gems that will surely follow the footsteps of his first, Deep Craving. His beautiful verses cover a myriad of subjects, touching on them all with tenderness and wit. Truly beautiful, and a must-read " -- Manhattan Book Review"Very emotive poetry that raises existential questions that truly matter. Giampaolo's poetry also suggests answers through the use of refined metaphors and images...Very enjoyable and accessible poetry." -- John P. Portelli, University professor, poet and fiction writer"Each poem tells its own story and is written in a way that allows your imagination, thoughts, and memories to flow...From The Book of Dreams is a fabulous collection I enjoyed so much that I could not put it down." -- Readers' Favorite"Giampaolo weaves passion, philosophy, and mysticism into a powerful anthology that vividly explores the intricacies of the human experience." -- BookView
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