Personal and Reflective Poetry
Explore poems about creativity, relationships, embodiment, memory, loss, and the experiences through which people understand themselves.
Poetry Books
Independent poetry books from Brick Cave Media
Discover Poetry That Speaks, Challenges, and Connects
Explore poetry books published by Brick Cave Media, an independent publisher of contemporary poetry, spoken-word-influenced work, personal reflection, cultural commentary, lyrical storytelling, and formally inventive collections.
Our poetry catalog includes emotionally direct work, experimental forms, social observation, humor, memory, identity, grief, creativity, and the many ways people make meaning from their lives. Discover distinctive voices from poets including Louise Robertson, Scott Woods, Joanne Gull, Sharon Skinner, Marcus S. Campbell, and Patrick Hare.
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Culture and Social Commentary
Discover bold, socially aware poetry examining race, identity, history, popular culture, and the assumptions shaping contemporary life.
Experimental Poetry
Experience collections that use unconventional structures, competing perspectives, and inventive forms to explore identity, memory, and personal narrative.
Spoken-Word Energy
Read rhythmic, immediate poetry driven by voice, performance, humor, grief, music, and sharp cultural observation.
Explore Poetry Collections
Begin with one of Brick Cave Media’s distinctive poetry collections and discover a voice, subject, or poetic approach that speaks to you.
Body. Mind. Voice. Mouth.
Louise Robertson explores creativity, love, loss, embodiment, and the experiences that shape personal and artistic identity. Black Night Is Falling
Scott Woods presents a book-shaped blues album filled with rhythm, humor, grief, performance, and incisive cultural observation. Yud’s Child
Joanne Gull reflects on life’s fellow travelers and the relationships, encounters, and discoveries that influence an individual journey. The Naming Of
Louise Robertson offers a sophisticated collection shaped by intellectual precision, emotional depth, and close attention to language.
Louise Robertson explores creativity, love, loss, embodiment, and the experiences that shape personal and artistic identity. Black Night Is Falling
Scott Woods presents a book-shaped blues album filled with rhythm, humor, grief, performance, and incisive cultural observation. Yud’s Child
Joanne Gull reflects on life’s fellow travelers and the relationships, encounters, and discoveries that influence an individual journey. The Naming Of
Louise Robertson offers a sophisticated collection shaped by intellectual precision, emotional depth, and close attention to language.
Poetry Books from an Independent Publisher
Brick Cave Media publishes poetry books by independent poets whose work offers distinctive perspectives, memorable language, and meaningful engagement with personal, artistic, and cultural experience.
Poetry has been part of Brick Cave Media’s creative foundation since its beginnings in Arizona’s literary community. Readers can purchase available print editions directly from Brick Cave Media. Many titles are also available through Amazon, Bookshop.org, local bookstores, and major ebook retailers. Availability varies by title and format.
Available formats may include:
- Paperback editions
- Digital editions for certain titles additional retailers
- For more audio options, see the Brick Cave Discography
Poetry Books FAQ
Brick Cave Media publishes contemporary poetry, personal and reflective poetry, spoken-word-influenced work, cultural and social commentary, experimental collections, and lyrical prose. Subjects include identity, memory, family, creativity, grief, humor, relationships, art, and modern cultural experience.
Readers interested in personal and reflective poetry can begin with Body. Mind. Voice. Mouth. Readers seeking cultural commentary may enjoy Urban Contemporary History Month. For experimental form, begin with My Identity as a Stereotypical Side Character. Readers who enjoy spoken-word energy may prefer Black Night Is Falling.
Available print editions can be purchased directly through the Brick Cave Media website. Many titles can also be ordered through Amazon, Bookshop.org, participating independent bookstores, and other booksellers. Ebook availability may include Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble Nook.
Yes. Brick Cave Media’s poetry catalog includes established and emerging voices such as Louise Robertson, Scott Woods, Joanne Gull, Sharon Skinner, Marcus S. Campbell, and Patrick Hare. The catalog emphasizes distinctive voices, purposeful language, and poetry that creates a meaningful connection with readers.
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Explore the complete Brick Cave Media poetry catalog below. Select a title to read its description, view available formats, discover related books, and find purchasing options.
A masterpiece collection from a master of poetry.
14.99
Black Night is Falling is a book-shaped blues album.
14.99
Yud's Child
On our journey through life we meet fellow travelers, different from each other as the legendary pilgrims traversing the Canterbury trail.
Paperback • 80 pages • Poetry
14.99
"This book is for all the people who stuck by my side through my years of trying to convince them to leave. It's dedicated to the people who propped me up instead of pulling me down. It's meant for all the people who helped shape me into who I am."
14.99
Read more: My Identity as a Stereotypical Side Character by Marcus S. Campbell
The poetry of Bill Campana continues to define the times we live in. With subjects across the spectrum from politics to love and on to the streets of his native south Scottsdale, Arizona, Bill’s straight forward expression connects with a wide audience. With a touch of linguistic edge balanced with the wisdom and emotion of someone who has seen it all, his documentation of the human experience is well worth your time.
Corporate Boiler Plate Vinegar is a book that says out loud everything you ever wanted to say but kept quiet about, just in a poetry format.
14.99
With a full title of: if porchlights have moths then raincoats have fish, or pinhole photography, tunnel vision, and existential observations while peeking through keyholes, or ancient sumerian dating tips and gregorian cat calls, or abandoned by wolves only to be raised by plant life, poet Bill Campana once again dismisses convention for the sake of art.
Always the wizard with words, Bill Campana releases his 4th book of poetry filled with observations of the folly of man, Haiku sharp enough for a sewing machine and the first ever released collection of Deviant Words, which you’ll just have to read to believe.
Read more: flotsam and gomorrah (parlour tricks and other mysteries) by Bill Campana
In his second full length collection, Scott Woods further interrogates the intersection of identity and society, exposing the frequently imposed and false duality of twenty-first century Black life by a world that prefers its art and people in neat boxes.
14.99
A stunning collection of poetry from an indesputable master.
14.99
Bill Campana continues tearing up convention with his second collection of thought provoking verse. Following Said Beauty to the Blues, The Ragtime of Mordern Living is peppered with Bill’s performance poetry and seasoned with his aggressive unapologetic style.
Contemporary Poetry Collection
Said Beauty to the Blues
Sharp, entertaining poetry from a veteran of the 1990s poetry slam movement, combining wit, insight, rapid-fire observation, and a voice built for the stage.
Book Snapshot
GenreContemporary Poetry
AuthorBill Campana
FormatPaperback Only
StylePerformance Poetry · Poetry Slam
Book Class2014
PublisherBrick Cave Media
Poetry with the Energy of a Live Performance
Said Beauty to the Blues showcases the range of Phoenix poet Bill Campana. A veteran of the 1990s poetry slam movement, Campana writes in many styles while maintaining a voice that is immediate, observant, witty, and distinctly his own.
Onstage, his short, powerful linguistic observations can arrive with machine-gun momentum. On the page, readers have the opportunity to slow down, revisit each image, and give every turn of phrase its due. The result is a collection that preserves the force of live performance while rewarding close reading.
Why Read Said Beauty to the Blues?
Wit and Insight
Campana pairs sharp humor with unexpected observations, finding revealing connections in ordinary objects, habits, and cultural language.
Performance on the Page
The poems carry the rhythm, compression, and immediacy of poetry written by an experienced live performer and poetry slam veteran.
A Distinctive Voice
This collection does not soften its personality to fit a single audience. Its range of styles and ideas is held together by Campana’s singular perspective.
Perfect for Readers Who Enjoy...
- Contemporary American poetry
- Poetry slam and spoken-word traditions
- Short, image-rich poems
- Humor blended with social observation
- Poetry written for both page and stage
- Unexpected metaphors and wordplay
- Independent poets with distinctive voices
- Poetry rooted in the Phoenix literary community
Praise for Said Beauty to the Blues
“An amazing combination of wit and insight. A rare blending of creativity and solid modern poetry. Bill Campana is one of the most influential poets in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a great read.”— Neil Gearns
“Loved it!”— Paula Privitera
Read an Excerpt
the art of ice cubes in bourbon
seduced by the convoluted
viewed through a convex lens
glass chandeliers crowded
in a lights-out situation
a drowning clown show
depending on the color scheme
a shipwreck settled in an amber sea
a media frenzy during happy hour
the art of ice cubes in bourbon
crystal dice rolled into a pool of spirits
snake eyes and boxcars
submerged in a dusky afterthought
awaken from this brief trance…resume game
the art of ice cubes in bourbon
Excerpt from Said Beauty to the Blues by Bill Campana.
Paperback Edition
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About Bill Campana
Bill Campana is a Phoenix poet and veteran of the 1990s poetry slam movement. Known for live performances built from short, powerful linguistic observations, he writes with humor, speed, range, and an eye for the strange connections hiding inside everyday life.
“I’m going to do something great today. And if I don’t, at least I will be able to say that I said I would do something great.”
— Bill Campana
Discover More Poetry from Brick Cave Media
Explore contemporary poetry collections from independent voices published by Brick Cave Media.
15.99
Scott Woods’ major collection of poetry and first book with Brick Cave Books.
14.99
A tremendous collection of award winning poetry and prose from Sharon Skinner (The Healer's Legacy, Collars and Curses).
12.99
Read more: In Case You Didn’t Hear Me the First Time by Sharon Skinner
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