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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Not a Need – A Poem About Independence, Intimacy, and Quiet Want
A quiet poem about wanting without needing—about fear, vulnerability, and the hope that choosing someone doesn’t mean losing yourself.
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I Meant It – A Poem About Devotion, Defiance, and Finding Your Voice
A poem about devotion that refuses to kneel—about love that makes you braver, louder, and unapologetically honest. I Meant It explores defiance, courage, and the power of standing firm for someone who matters.
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Back to Darkseid — A Poem About Chaos, Identity, and the Mind
A high-energy free-verse poem exploring chaos, identity, and the monsters we carry inside. Drawing on comic book mythology and psychological symbolism, Back to Darkseid confronts the mind’s darkness without fear — and lets poetry take control.
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Still Tilting Elsewhere | A Poem About Leaving, Longing, and Becoming
A reflection on growing up with a compass that never pointed home—tracing the quiet rebellion of longing, the patience of dreams, and the feeling of always being angled toward somewhere else.
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The Hunted | A Gothic Horror Poem of Predators, Moonlight, and Inevitable Doom
Under a blood-red Oklahoma moon, predators stalk the silent fields—and one soul learns what it means to be chosen by the night.
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Cannibal Carnival | A Dark Horror Poem About Clowns, Cannibalism, and Traveling Nightmares
A carnival arrives under cover of mist—bright tents, painted smiles, and a hunger that won’t stay hidden. By morning, only whispers remain.
Poetry by Rowan Evans 