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Collection of contemporary poetry by Anita Alig, written to tackle demons and celebrate human fragility.

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Beach Poem – On the Seaweeds’ Scattering

Posted on September 18, 2020 Anita Alig

‘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

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Spring Poems – Mid-conversation, we melt into the Blossoming

Posted on April 8, 2020 Anita Alig

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

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Experience Poem – Tea Leaves

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Anita Alig

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

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Inner Peace Poem – Ignorance is Bliss

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Anita Alig

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

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Angst Poem – Shunned Girl, Dodged Boy

Posted on April 11, 2019 Anita Alig

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

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Carpe Diem Poem – Salt

Posted on April 10, 2019 Anita Alig

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

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Relaxation Poems – Out of a Spin

Posted on April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 Anita Alig

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

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Anorexia Poem – The Mirror

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Anita Alig

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

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Modern Sonnet – My Pie

Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 Anita Alig

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

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