The Library of Ashes
Here, every poem is a smoldering page — whispered confessions, soft ruins, and sacred rage. Wander newest to oldest.
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The 13 Mirrored Gospels | A Liturgy for the Twisted Reflections of Self — Poetry by Rowan Evans
A sacred mirror for the broken-hearted and the beautifully defiant. “The 13 Mirrored Gospels” is a cycle of confessional poems by Rowan Evans — exploring pain, faith, and selfhood through the lens of Neo-Gothic Confessional Romanticism. There are no saints here, only shadows that learned to speak.
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My Red Flags | A Dark Romantic Poem About Loving the Dangerous
“You told me you had anger issues. But I’ve only seen you furious in defense—a saint of righteous fire.” ‘My Red Flags’ is a confession disguised as a love spell. In this dark romantic poem, Rowan Evans turns every warning sign into worship—an ode to danger, devotion, and the art of loving without fear of…
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Polyjamourous: A Love Letter to Music, Culture, and Connection Across Oceans
Music has always been my calm — my way back to myself. In Polyjamourous, I explore how sound transcends language, how cultures can live in our bones, and how a neurodivergent heart can fall in love across oceans through melody alone. This poem is my thank-you to the lands and languages that taught me how…
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Retribution in Shadows | Dark Gothic Poetry by Rowan Evans
A shadowed vow, a vigil in the dark, and a voice that rises for the unheard. ‘Retribution in Shadows’ is a dark Gothic poem about imagined justice, written with the intensity of protective love and raw emotion.
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Hell’s Protégé & Caged Birds Don’t Bow | Rowan Evans – Poems of Power, Darkness & Freedom
Dive into Rowan Evans’ twin poems, Hell’s Protégé and Caged Birds Don’t Bow, where fire meets freedom. Explore devotion, rebellion, and unapologetic truth through lyrical darkness and diss-track energy.
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Survive — A Poetic Reflection on Anxiety, Panic, and Resilience by Rowan Evans
A raw, confessional poem exploring the daily struggles of anxiety, panic attacks, and the quiet rebellion of simply surviving. Rowan Evans illuminates the courage it takes to rise each day, even when the world misunderstands or judges.
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Perfectly Imperfect: A Poem About Loving Someone as They Are | Rowan Evans
Perfection isn’t the absence of flaws — it’s recognizing the beauty that thrives alongside them. This poem celebrates those who have been told they’re ‘too much’ or ‘not enough,’ reminding them they are loved exactly as they are.