The Contemporary Poetry is an original masterpiece of Ernel S. Merano, PhD, a poet from the Philippines. The book is designed for readers who love to read different types of poetry to cater their different tastes. The theme and style would convey reader's thoughts, imagination, and emotions in this modern time. This book can be helpful as an aid of learning started from Middle School class to college. Educators and practitioners can use this book as a reference to present some examples of lyrical, narrative, free verse poetry, etc.