A Conversation With a Poet: Verde Mar

From the heart of the Sonoran Desert emerges the voice of Verde Mar, a poet whose spirit defines time.

When She Remembered, the Sky Whispered

Who stole your shine, dimmed your divinity, and twisted love into a prison? Will you rise from scars; reclaim your truth?

The Invisible Goodbye 

But you... you pressed your thumb into me as if testing for weakness, never realizing that you bruised me each time with your paradox, with the heaviness of your unresolved self. #poetry

Frozen

A poem capturing themes of isolation, unacknowledged pain, and the struggle for genuine connection amidst heartache.

These Feet

The poem reflects on the superficial appreciation of beauty, contrasting it with the deeper experiences and struggles of life unacknowledged, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's true journey.

The Dark Side of Childhood Hymns and Lyrics

reflecting on childhood hymns, exploring their potentially harmful messages, particularly regarding suicide and guilt, and urges careful consideration of children's exposure to such lyrics.

Blankets

The value of old blankets for their memories, comfort, and emotional significance, while embracing their stories.

With Un-Shattered Mind

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

You Call Us Hybrids

We are cosmic beings undergoing transformation, navigating existence beyond physicality. Embracing our unique nature, we seek connection and self-discovery amidst misunderstandings of our Otherkin identity.