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Anarchy of Healing

~ Vennie Kocsis

"I fought demons before I took a breath, looked at death inside of a womb, so nothing you do can break my cracked back; the bricked up soul that remains whole."

You Are Not Your Past: Releasing Shame and Choosing to Live Better Today

~ Vennie Kocsis

We all carry regrets and mistakes that linger in our minds. Acknowledging and processing these feelings is essential for healing. Self-forgiveness leads to liberation, not excuse.

I Will Write You Into the Light

~ Vennie Kocsis

With bloodied hands and trembling resolve, I scraped my way out of the wreckage. I looked into the mirror and, for the first time, called myself home.

A Conversation With a Poet: Verde Mar

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

A Conversation With a Poet: Eve Sánchez

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Eve Sanchez, an independent poet and devoted mother, explores the many nuances of love through her writing. She beautifully reminds us that poetry transcends barriers, belonging to every language, and invites all voices to find expression within its timeless, universal strands.

Moments In the Mirror: a Love Story

~ Vennie Kocsis

A journey of self-love and healing is sometimes a solitary one, requiring us to be our own best friend, a task that is never easy.

Breaking Generational Trauma: Steps Towards Healing

~ Vennie Kocsis

Healing is a solitary pilgrimage to truth. It demands we excavate the darkest caverns of our experiences to salvage the wisdom buried within.

I Lay Here: a Journey Within

~ Vennie Kocsis

In the quiet of dawn, my body yearns for comfort and simplicity amid life's rushing. I seek serenity and refuge from burdens, navigating possibilities and inner turmoil.

Navigating Grief: Four Years Without My Brother

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The fourth anniversary of my brother's death brings profound grief and longing. I reflect on lost memories and the isolation that accompanies unexpressed struggles, yearning for connection.

Frozen

~ Vennie Kocsis

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

The Weight of Sorrows: Crafting a Life Alone

~ Vennie Kocsis

This is a struggle with pain, anger, and disillusionment, reflecting on emotional scars and yearning for solace amidst a tumultuous journey of recovery and solitude.