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Something Like Poetry – A Story of a Damaged Writer
I see a pile of the wreckage of a human.
But I can still visualize the statue of beauty you used to be;
Still, among all the ashes, the tears, the damaged parts,
And the cold touch of your buried pain.
After all, it was I who demolished you,
And it was the sound of your crumbling that awakened me.
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In this powerful collection of poetry, author Molli Nicholson bravely shares her journey of surviving domestic abuse and finding the strength to break free. Drawing from her own painful experiences, Nicholson gives voice to the often-unspoken reality endured by so many women. With raw emotion and unflinching honesty, she explores the cycle of abuse, the shattering of self, and the slow path to healing.
From the early red flags to the depths of despair, Nicholson’s poems paint a vivid and haunting portrait of living with an abuser. Yet amidst the darkness, a resilient spirit emerges, determined to reclaim identity and worth. Her words serve as a lifeline to other survivors, offering validation, understanding, and the hope of a new beginning.
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A Valedictory Bestiary
This anthology of eleven stirring tales, composed in melodic rhyming couplets, sweeps readers into a realm where myth intertwines with romance across diverse landscapes: from the Peruvian Amazon to the plains of Africa, the vastness of the Pacific to the spiritual heights of Tibet. Each narrative celebrates the wild, noble beasts that champion the cause of their land: wolves liberating Athens, pumas safeguarding the Amazon, bears emancipating prisoners in wartime Germany, and more. These creatures not only symbolize the spirit of their homelands but also the myths and history embedded within, now imperilled by relentless modernization.
Scott’s work weaves a poetic tapestry reminiscent of Coleridge’s ‘Ancient Mariner,’ Kipling’s ‘Just So Stories,’ and the adventurous spirit of Patrick Leigh Fermor, all while channelling Mary Pope Osborne’s fascination with myth. It’s a literary mosaic, unparalleled in ambition, which speaks eloquently to the urgency of preserving our world’s cultural and ecological richness. The stories, though they grapple with themes of loss and environmental decay, also ignite hope for spiritual rebirth and the triumph of nature’s indomitable heart.
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Dreams
Dreams is inspired by symbolist poetry and by the medieval summa which tried to encapsulate the entire world in its pages. The poems do not need to be understood but should be viewed as abstract art in which one tries, always unsuccessfully, to put infinite riches in a little room. Despite its size it is like a book of a hundred pages with miniscule paintings on the margins of every page. The longer one looks at a painting the larger it becomes and reveals more and more so that one hardly has to read the words. Dreams is a confused memory of the Gesamtkunstwerk which has had many names: the sacred book of the arts, the engulfed cathedral, the interior castle, the stone lyre.
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Dionysian Pessimist
Dionysian pessimism: a love of fate, going through life with unbridled joy, finding beauty in even the most brutal parts of life.
Following Nietzsche’s call for an unconditional love of life and an appreciation for its aesthetic value, these poems are an attempt at finding the beauty in all life has to offer, and an effort at embracing even its most painful moments.
With themes of hedonism, religion and Greek mythology, this collection is in its essence a love letter to life and fate’s barbarity.
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Lessons for Little Me
This is not just a poetry book. It’s a tender guide, a timeless embrace crafted for young women navigating the complexities of adulthood. Elegantly written, prepare yourself for a soul-stirring journey through the beautiful truths and challenging realities of femininity.
Lessons for Little Me is a poetic sanctuary and invaluable companion on the path of womanhood. She offers solace and strength, but demands honesty and openness – inviting readers to fearlessly feel, and submerge themselves in the raw, emotional terrain of each chapter. From the poignant echoes of heartache to the nuanced art of falling in love with yourself, this book lays bare the emotional landscape of being a woman.
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Beside a Stranger
Inspired by the stunning visual landscape and sea views from Christabel Lancing’s family cottage in South Devon, Beside a Stranger is her debut poetry collection. It reflects her personal experiences of love and loss; of pain, longing, and joy, exploring some paradoxical aspects of isolation and connection.
The poem Beside a Stranger originated from the 9/11 tragedy and its anniversaries—a reminder and insight into the emotions of those who died alongside people they’d never met. It is a spirit-driven memory, mirroring events and narrating, in parallel themes, the love for someone you have never met.
This is an emotive, sometimes metaphorical insight into human feelings and reactions. It resonates deeply and is, at times, unable to be read without a catch in the throat.
Beside a Stranger takes readers on a journey of emotional and natural description, relating intimately to the individual. Each poem builds upon the next to create a tumultuous, compelling, and restorative narrative.
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Apricity
I want to retain the warmth you’ve inserted to my flesh,
The rousing and rather boiling feeling I can’t undo from my blood.
Let me take it to every life to come,
For I want to find you in each of them,
And take care of you through worlds.
Apricity is mainly a personal love letter but it’s also about finding your role model; someone who’s so incredibly kind and clever that, although they can never be a part of your life, you will forever look up to them as the person who once changed you for the better.
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Early 21st Century Poems
Readers are invited on a profound journey that grapples with the pivotal themes defining our era. Diving deep into history, religion, the intricacies of the human psyche, and even the paranormal, this collection also surfaces for breath with lighter, contemporary pieces. Meant to be absorbed as an entire tapestry, the poems collectively capture the unique zeitgeist and shifting paradigms of our times. For those who dare to question, to reflect, and to understand, this anthology offers a panoramic view of the thoughts and emotions shaping the dawn of the 21st century.
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The Spirit of the Earth
The Spirit of the Earth
A creative journey into the soul of mother nature.
Humanity is ‘part-of’ and not ‘apart from’ Nature and the Earth. We rely on her for everything that we stand for, which is why it’s so important to look after her.
This book is a restorative journey, expressed in photographs and creative words. It conveys the process of regaining our true nature by reconnecting with Mother Nature.
There are four processes, in which I have travelled the journey from the beginning, and which can be a guide for others to emulate…
Reflection, Reconnection, Strength and Growth, and, finally, Change and Transition.
The Creative Spirit is the bridge to becoming connected to the Spirit of the Earth once more.
And when we have reconnected to Mother Nature, then we are able to heal our inner nature and fulfil our true purpose.
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Oh, My Beautiful Rose
Introducing Oh, My Beautiful Rose, a captivating collection of poetry that invites you into a world adorned with flowers, love, and life’s essence. As you delve into its pages, close your eyes, and envision a universe teeming with resplendent roses. Feel the soft petals against your fingertips, inhale their intoxicating fragrance, and immerse yourself in their contemplations.
Within these verses lies a journey, a profound exploration of the enigmatic rose. Uncover the secrets hidden within its crimson hues, where loveliness intertwines with thorns, and shades of complexity reveal themselves. Like the rose, the poems embrace a myriad of emotions, evoking questions, worries, and profound depths of feeling.
Allow the allure of this book to envelop you, as the cover rose unfolds its petals, mirroring the enchantment found within. Within its pages lies a treasure trove of wisdom, a symphony of insight, and an abundance of inspiration waiting to be discovered.
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Memoirs Of An Anxious Person
What is anxiety?
Is it a state of panic, of perpetual fear?
Is it an insecurity or a social disability?
Anxiety is all of this
A demon that preys on the mind
But monsters are not invincible
And panic cannot rule
Anxiety is a journey
With highs and lows and diagonal paths
It is messy and scary and unpredictable
But it is not unbeatable
And it is not you
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