Summer 24 Poems Life Is A Story Storyone

This series of poems was written over the course of two weeks, between two writing workshops. Originally, I intended to explore a different genre, but I quickly discovered that poetry was what resonated with me most. These poems are deeply connected to the essence of this summer, which is why I chose the title for this collection. Capturing my lived experiences through poetry was both exhilarating and healing. Each piece was crafted with a specific moment or feeling in mind, allowing me to process and express the intensity of those experiences.

These poems are not only there to be read. I hope that you can see yourself in these lines and maybe find closure and reassurance. To me these paragraphs feel like a conversation with a really good friend. These poems capture real moments we all know, from the ups and downs of life to the feelings we've all felt. Whether it's dealing with everyday life or facing bigger hurdles like mental health and family, these verses remind us that we're not alone in our journey.

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Poetry about coming-of-age, love and whatever readers see in them.

thinking in poems is a collection of thoughts on relationships, poly explorations, friends, loss and grief. grief not only about people but places, wishes for the future, and a hurting planet. it describes the feeling of navigating the world as a young woman, angry, sad, melancholic and at times punishingly true. it is a collection that aspires to bring to live thoughts for the future, about the relations we could form, the work we could do, to articulate what we strive for. to articulate: whats next?

Twenty years past, the governors plotted murder. Ruled by avarice, they imprisoned the winged dragons of Taran Leigh in the black cells of a stone lair. Tormented by spine and spur the once peaceful creatures howl, immense webbed wings beating beneath iron bars. Those who raised their voices in protest were banished--skyriders, the men who rode the dragons--vanished to the distant mountains of the Mirror.Now, Treasa, the daughter of exiles, seeker of secrets, dreams with the lair's dragons, her heart torn by her love for the winged creatures and a man who masters them. She must choose her path with care. The lair's black -garbed riders sense the dragon's growing savagery. Yet one, Conall, longs to grasp their power, subdue them and soar, unaware that winged flight, merged in harmony, is his for the asking. Then, a curved talon rends Conall's flesh and dragon scale, rattling against white ribs and the world shifts. As hearts once parted bind, Terasa and Conall join forces to fight for the dragon's freedom. Alliances form, old myths are revealed and new myths are born.

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A collection full of emotional and very personal poems that give an insight into the life of a 16-year-old. This book will take you through an entire year in just a few pages. Each poem unveils new emotions like loss, love, contentment, and the pain that follows it all. "I understand the language of the sea Because my love comes in waves too I fall into your arms tonight By tomorrow I'll leave you behind My well of obsession is deep But my will to settle, nonexistent"

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them. I am a canvas Being painted on By the words of my family Friends And community From Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the author of Grandma's Purse, comes a collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mother and girls who wish they had a father. With bright portraits in Vanessa's signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages. "A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls."--Kirkus "Thoughtful, inclusive, and celebratory"--Publishers Weekly "Bursting with positivity, this would be a great book to use in primary school classrooms when discussing issues of friendship, diversity, and self-esteem."--Booklist

This collection of poems goes into the depth and complexity of human experience, exploring the highs and lows, triumphs and tribulations of our life. Through creative verses, it captures the essence of what it means to navigate life, inviting readers to reflect, connect, and find solace in the shared journey of being alive. From moments of joy and wonder to struggles and contemplation, these poems speak to the universal truths of the human experience, offering a reminder of the beauty and resilience that define our lives.