In times of difficulty, our minds can play tricks on us. It can turn our thoughts from happiness into painful memories. Writing can help us get through those moments.
"For those who are naturally curiousHave been hurtHave lived and learned"
A book of various odes to the night, the seasons, ghosts, history, and everything in between.
This book is an unfiltered glimpse at my coming of age experience, containing poems from 2011-2023.
Catharsis is a collection of 21 poems that was born in March 2023 alongside the author's son. After a scary and nearly tragic birth experience, Danny E. Smith turned to poetic expression for comfort and emotional release. This collection of work depicts the racing thoughts and anxieties Danny experienced; explores symbols of death, fear, faith and release; and resolves a narrative of darkness she's battled for nearly two decades.
Trauma is an ever present infliction in the world, be it an unexpected tragedy in the family or a form of abuse. Though it is a common occurrence, much of it goes unspoken. There is a constant fear that uttering even a single word could cause a flood of shame and scorn. In this book the unspoken sufferings of a woman's trauma are brought to light. Words once buried deep inside her heart find their voice and are no longer afraid to let the world hear.
Nadia's, life, has been one of struggle and pain; that so many people secretly relate to. Her journey is one of resilience, endurance, strength, survival, and, some of the strangest of circumstances. She knows that many, young women, suffer in the darkness; and, are lost to a world of silence... never facing their trauma. Nadia, truly understands, the endless heartbreak of surviving a traumatic event. Such as, human sex trafficking, sexual assault, and, domestic violence. She has faced the despair, and, desperation of teenage depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and, unsuccessful suicide attempts. The heavy weight of living, with multiple mental illnesses, physical disabilities, causing debilitating chronic pain; and, is navigating, the very nearly crippling, complex post traumatic stress disorder. Lastly, to add, to her emotional baggage; Nadia, has spent more than half of her life, battling substance abuse addiction. Hers, is a story that shows, that even with everything stacked against you; you can still triumph. She grew tired of drowning in darkness, a prisoner of her own personal hell, haunted by her experience as a literal hostage... her rage, and, grief... eventually, becoming... her resilience, and, strength. Her will to live, and, deepest hopes; had her, crawling out of the dark... into the light. Now, finally, refusing to let anyone else own her flesh; other than herself, ever again. Her unbelievably harrowing journey, in which, she broke the silence; and, found her voice; at risk to her own life. Still, she is bravely speaking out, on issues that nobody wants to discuss, or, face. Well, face them, you will... if you read this collection. You will meet the skeletons in her many closets... the ghosts of those she has lost. And, yet... she will never regret, the desperate run, for her life. She, doesn't just 'survive,' today; she flourishes. Today, she is radiant; facing every new day with grace, and, hope. Forever, believing, that everything happens for a reason; even, pain. Please, if these words, awaken something inside you; go, and, speak your truth.
A collection of poems that touch on personal topics of grief, gender, mental and physical illness, love, addiction, and religion.
"Her Unsent Letters" is a collection of poetry that reflects upon personal experiences with the thought of a relationship during teenage school years. Through heartfelt and introspective poems, the author navigates the highs and lows of falling in love, the pain of heartbreak, and the search for self-discovery. Through powerful and evocative poetry, the author captures the excitement, fear, joy, and heartbreak that accompany this formative experience. With a keen eye for detail and an ear for lyrical language, this collection will resonate with readers of all ages who have ever navigated the complex terrain relationships.
"A compilation of notes from a teenage girl.In a society where only the strong, intelligent, and great seem to succeed, it can be difficult to keep confidence in ourselves. With everyone struggling to get ahead, it's even harder to find a source of support, and recognize it when it comes along. Feeling understood, recognized, and seen, even by stories on paper, can be the best comfort in tough times. For anyone relating to the simple struggles of daily life, here are mine."
"This book is a conversation between the hearts of lovers. From the blush of beginnings through the passions within. The push and pull of every hearts struggle to the reconciliation of working it out. Each poem is written in the voice of, ""Him"" ""Her"" or ""Them"""
Poems were written by an ADHD mind who grew up masking their entire life. Inside you will find some of the author's most intimate and vulnerable times. Stories of love and heartbreak, courage and authenticity, as well as lessons learned through moments of true intimacy and vulnerability. A journey awaits on the inside of each page as the writer contemplates the meaning of happiness, dives into the depths of the human mind, and learns how to appreciate every step along the way.
"a collection of thoughts, challenges, and such worth ponderingyou cannot progress unless you feel it all."
This series of poems conveys the sharing of moments and experiences that changed the author's life. This book captures the essence of understanding, triumph, sadness, happiness, pride, and love through the eyes and life of a gay Latino man trying to figure it out.
"These poems were written during a time where my family had suffered the greatest loss of my entire 46 years. My closest cousin had been murdered during a domestic dispute. During my grief I was faced with a ton of unresolved acute childhood trauma, horrific flashbacks, and learning to accept and deal with all of it as it presented itself to me. I had also ended a 10- and 1/2-year relationship 2 mos. before my cousin's death, as well as started a new relationship which proved to only add new trauma to all the previous traumas. While I will forever grieve for my cousin, I was able to resolve many conflicts within my emotional sphere and learned many life lessons in just a little over a year and a half. Most of it coming out in my writing as those writings healed a great deal of the fracturing in my mind, giving me further purpose to carry on with my previous work, and to push forward solving some of the mysteries of my childhood, struggles with self-worth, and relationship endings that led me to these writings.Thank you for joining me on this journey in my mind!"
Burn is an anthology of pain, trauma, survival, beauty, and love. It is a little book of hope in word and spirit. Poems speak to topics of mental illness, abuse, addiction, love, body image, and life. Burn is a story of healing.
A journey about finding love and eventual heartbreak, to always seeing the hope that shines through the darkness. The sometimes unconventional, yet beautiful poetry in this book is a mirror to the way we love and a window into how relationships can be born and broken so quickly. But it is also a reminder to keep going, even when things seem completely hopeless. Because there is so much love out there just waiting for someone like you to find it.
A paper doll is tasked with protecting the stories shared within her library.
To many, poetry is, first and foremost, an expression of that which you cannot say aloud. Perhaps a poem reveals the pain you feel during a particularly difficult time. Maybe it's a passing fancy, a whimsical thought you had while walking through a park. It could be an image that's been stuck in your head for weeks on end, refusing to go away. Whatever the source, it has meaning and beauty. It can take the shape of anything or anyone or transport you anywhere. Note To Self is a small anthology of just those sorts of thoughts.
"'The walls speak his long history, his master's pride - with dignity.'The poems of Sahani Perera explore the exquisiteness of nature, exhilaration, impermanence, despondence, dissolution, and the inquisitive spirit. Her collection reflects her explorations from the high peaks to the vast ancient ruins by the sea; as well as, most recent visitations in the counties surrounding Philadelphia. Only twenty-one of her poems are being published in this volume. Her visionary works, including 'Ode to Mindfulness' and 'Beyond Mortal Waves' reflects her experience in the Buddhist Forest Monasteries of Sri-Lanka."
"Within these pages you will find journeys of heartbreak, loss, longing,love and healing. Read at your own risk!My poetry is too deep for those afraid to dive right in. Welcome to my depths ladies and gentlemen!"
"In this debut collection of poetry from A. M. Thomas, discover works in the themes of grief and loss, mental health, Alzheimer's, and finding and embracing one's identity. Inspired by poets like Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, Thomas pours their heart and soul into these poems. This debut is the first of many planned publications, including more poetry collections and several fiction works in multiple genres. These twenty-one original poems are published under BookLeaf Publishing's 2023 #TheWriteAngle US Challenge."
This collection of poetry was written through some of my toughest times from the age of 17 through 29 years old. My poems are a collection of the Lessons I have learned through Loving, the Lessons I have learned through heartbreak in Life and the lessons I've learned through the loss and death of something that I thought was meant to last forever. This is just a small chapter of my life I'd like to share with the world and finally be able to get some closure from the darkness I have endured for 24 years. Please join me in my journey... This is just the beginning!
Growing and changing can be painful. So easy it is to be coerced into confusion, so easy to forget nature as the model for humanity. This poetry collection holds a mirror up to everything under the sun and stars to realize the connection between us all.
"3/4/2020I am grateful for the consistency of friends in my life. I am grateful to those beautiful individuals who I call family. I am grateful for learning to love myself. Lastly, I'm grateful for my desires. I have been tenaciously trying to better myself. Beating myself up and just going through the highs and lows to arrive at the point where I am. It might be the hardest thing to accept, that I am worthy of ushering in what I want to see. That a good outcome could come from all my tears, years, and fears. Ultimately, I'm fighting with the feeling that the way I am is somehow wrong and can't work in this world. I don't know how else to say it. What has the world come to that people feel they can't be accepted? Their ideas aren't worthy and if brought into the light people would see them as ugly? Because we're around that. We judge others. We can't reconcile our differences or appreciate what makes another unique. I am too much in some ways and not enough in others. I know I can do better. I absolutely want to. That comes through learning. Who will teach us to accept ourselves and then move forward in a powerful way? Not this disempowered, I'm ugly, bad, "not good enough as I am" way. I would love to do that!"
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