‘On the Seaweed’s Scattering’ is a beach poem, a celebration of beauty and a reflection on everything and everyone having a time and a place. Read More
Tag: contemporary poetry
Collection of contemporary poetry by Anita Alig, written to tackle demons and celebrate human fragility.
Spring Poems – Mid-conversation, we melt into the Blossoming
Mid-conversation, we melt into the Blossoming is one of my spring poems. I love this time of year and watch the petals and leaves appear like Read More
Experience Poem – Tea Leaves
Tea Leaves is an experience poem, a reflection on how some things will change you forever. Tea Leaves – Experience Poem The kettle’s whistle signals Read More
Inner Peace Poem – Ignorance is Bliss
Ignorance is Bliss is an inner peace poem, reflecting on our insatiable hunger for knowledge, control, and self-improvement. Ignorance is Bliss – Inner Peace Poem Read More
Angst Poem – Shunned Girl, Dodged Boy
Shunned Girl, Dodged Boy is a love poem and an angst poem, depicting the vulnerabilities and struggles of anyone who feels they don’t fit in. Read More
Carpe Diem Poem – Salt
Salt is a carpe diem poem, a reflection on relinquishing control and allowing time’s passing and bursting growth. Salt – A Carpe Diem Poem Wishing Read More
Relaxation Poems – Out of a Spin
Out of a Spin is one of my relaxation poems, a reflection on how mental turmoil passes and can be overcome with the kindness and Read More
Anorexia Poem – The Mirror
The Mirror is an anorexia poem, a brief glance at the complexity of this eating disorder and thoughts on how sufferers and bystanders struggle to Read More
Modern Sonnet – My Pie
My Pie is a modern sonnet, a reflection on sharing life and the privilege of being able to do so, especially seeing as life’s a Read More