The Library of Ashes

Here, every poem is a smoldering page — whispered confessions, soft ruins, and sacred rage. Wander newest to oldest.

Before the Words – A Poem About Saying “I Love You”

February 21, 2026

What if I slip and I say, I love you? Some words carry weight. Some moments demand courage. Only One Way to Find Out explores the quiet tension before confession — and the choice to take the leap.
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Global Mind – A Poem About Borders, Belonging, and Finding Home Beyond Geography

February 20, 2026

A global mind, trapped inside imaginary lines. What if home isn’t a place — but a people? “Global Mind” explores belonging beyond borders and the search for resonance over geography.
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Above No One – A Poem About Success, Humility, and Staying Grounded

February 19, 2026

What if success changes the way I see the world? What if growth distances me from the people I came from? Above No One is a reflection on ambition, humility, and the fear of losing yourself while rising.
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Pixelated Egos – A Chaotic Nintendo-Inspired Comedy Poem

February 18, 2026

A chaotic, Nintendo-inspired comedy poem where Mario grabs the wrong sword, egos clash in 8-bit fashion, and Bowser sets the record straight. A playful dive into nostalgia, pixelated pride, and absurd party drama.
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Imaginary Lines – A Poem About Borders, Identity & Shared Humanity

February 17, 2026

When you bleed it all looks the same. Human is human. The rest is costume. A poem about borders, identity, and the illusion of separation.
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Not the Default – A Poem About Perspective, Borders & Questioning Propaganda

February 16, 2026

A sharp, reflective poem about propaganda, perspective, and the illusion that one nation’s experience is the world’s “default.” A reminder to look beyond borders — and beyond comfort.
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Be Proud – A Poem About Identity, Disconnection, and Refusing Forced Patriotism

February 15, 2026

You love America— I get it. I really do. I just can’t fake it. And you can’t make me.
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I’ve Got Moths In My Stomach – A Gothic Love Poem About Attraction and Vulnerability

February 14, 2026

They say it’s butterflies. But this feels different— like moths, fluttering harder when the light fades into night.
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