The Pull

A photo of the sky inspires a poem about inner strength battling dark emotions and external challenges.

A Conversation With a Poet: Kris Janvier

New York poet Kris Janvier invites you into the vivid world of his Drift series; where raw inspiration meets lyrical depth in every line.

Adler vs Freud: The Birth of Individual Psychology

Alfred Adler challenged Freud’s psychoanalytic views. Adler's Individual Psychology advocated for social awareness and self-acceptance. As a result, Freud shunned Adler. Adler speaks back.

With Un-Shattered Mind

The passage explores personal growth, self-reflection, and the complexities of self-forgiveness amidst life's challenges.

The Agony of Letting Go

I yearned to press your storied palms to my lips; to kiss the hands that hold tales of silent battles and quiet victories.

The Woven Sea

I close my eyes, into that hush, you know the one, between thunder and thought, where even time takes a breath. And for just a moment... I am weightless.

Climbing

The same softness of a human can be found in a tree.

Roses and Alabaster

It whispers the ugliest words, echoes of those who hurt the tenderness in us.

When the Photons Call

The photons call out in desperation, for the body to pay attention.

Inner Child

Running my fingers over the scars, I close my eyes.

Nighttime Haunts the Muscles

Don’t store the detritus in your body. It will mire down your feet.