Poet and writer Maria Beben shares the deeply personal journey behind her debut poetry collection, A Trail of Lost Buttons. From pandemic introspection to the fear of vulnerability, Maria opens […]
é muito preciosa /it is so precious essa moça /that young woman falando a sua /reciting her poesia brega /tacky poetry como piriguete /like a pick-me-girl tentando […]
I carried her body to the water Washed her hair with my tears Sent her away with flower petals I joined the cattails’ sway I’ll dig […]
It is hallowed and cold Damp with no light The fire is out Need dry wood Stack and stack The flame is low Nurture, oxygen, crawl How […]
One day you will find this. Maybe it will serve as a reminder or maybe it will bring peace in the morning. You have lived a life […]
It brings strength as it glides to your pace. It holds you up if you need it to be there. The weather, sun or storms do […]
29th of March As the icy breeze filled the air I wanted nothing more than To be acquainted with your warm embrace Once again, like before Little […]
the poem is gone from my tongue. the bitter taste left in my mouth washing away with the first rainfall of november. a haunted repose; the […]
The purpose of pain gives your life meaning but also heavy weight. However, you are stronger than you think. The peace you seek resides inside you. You’ve […]
Real love is a force that demands recognition. It is not convenient or timely. It is confounding and profound. It is worth every effort and fiber in […]
I throw stones at the night window to unchain its wings from fear and anguish. Beyond the tumult of reality in which our trains just crossed a […]
I don’t remember the moment I fell in love with you. I remember feeling at peace, Sitting on your couch while you picked out a movie, burying […]
VOICE A whisper like a faint breeze stirring the water causing concentric ripples to appear A whisper like a faint breeze rustling the leaves that […]
I do not remember when my value was less than But the insinuation has been clear. Certain rooms where the air was shifty, Or the hushed tone […]
don’t get to close to me I’ll turn you into poetry with words that pierce your heart or pick everything you said apart I don’t know how […]
My Dear Loves, Please don’t think I do not care, Despite my efforts, I’ve been told, I can’t be there. It hurts so much, It feels like […]
Did I have to leave? Did I leave questions unanswered? Was it wrong for me to leave untethered to your bond? I love you and always will […]
Dear Tyla Ann, Judah Paul, Orion Ann, Joseph Paul, I know you will have the soul of a selfless individual. Your name will be one who honors […]
Nichie E. is a poet whose work captures the complexities of human emotion, mental health, and the quiet moments that often go unnoticed. Her poetry collection People […]
I carried her body to the water washed her hair with my tears sent her away with flower petals I joined the cattails’ sway I’ll dig a […]
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