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 Gospel of Softness II: The Fire That Softened Me
A modern gothic benediction for those told to harden. A poetic sermon for soft boys, fierce femmes, queer mystics, tender warriors, and anyone whose softness survived the flames. Part II of Rowan Evans’ “Gospel of Softness” series.
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Flirting with Oblivion: Naming the Shadows, Not Drinking the Poison
A raw, confessional poem by Rowan Evans exploring the sacred act of survival in the face of suicidal ideation, grief, and emotional exhaustion. A soft, powerful testament to the ones who feel too much and still remain.
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The Gospel of Softness I: Modern Gothic Poetry for Women of All Kinds
A powerful piece of feminist poetry blending cis and trans sisterhood in a voice of Neo-Gothic Confessional Romanticism.
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The Scourge They Named in Whispered Psalms – A Neo-Gothic Confessional Romanticism Manfiesto
This isn’t just a poem. It’s the ache of being seen too little—or too much. Of being told you’re ‘too much’ when you’re just trying to exist honestly. The Scourge They Named in Whispered Psalms is a manifesto from the margins – a declaration of identity, resilience, and sisterhood in the face of erasure. It
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“To the Ones Who Feel Like Ghosts” — A Poignant Poem on Healing, Hope, and Becoming
A heartfelt poem offering solace and strength to those feeling lost, broken, or unseen. “To the Ones Who Feel Like Ghosts” reminds us all that healing is a journey and you are not alone.
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The Pilgrim Road Is Not Paved in Gold – A Poem About Healing and Resilience
A powerful poem by Rowan Evans about healing, grief, and perservance. “The Pilgrim Road Is Not Paved in Gold” captures the sacred struggle of becoming whole.
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The Hallow Sea – A Poem About Surviving Depression and Numbness
A haunting, deeply personal poem about surviving suicidal ideation and emotional numbness. The Hollow Sea explores what it means to keep breathing when every breath aches, and how even the faintest sliver of light can be enough to hold on.
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Still Here – A Poem About Suicidal Thoughts, Survival, and Hope
[Content Warning]This poem includes references to suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles.Please read with care and know that support is always available.If you are in crisis, please reach out to someone—or to me directly. 💜 You are not alone. Your pain is real. Your survival is sacred. [Intro]This is one of the hardest poems I’ve
Poetry by Rowan Evans 