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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When the Fog Steps Back – A Poem About Clarity After Depression
Clarity doesn’t always arrive as a breakthrough—sometimes it’s just a quiet moment where the fog lifts and you can finally breathe. When the Fog Steps Back is a reflective poem about depression, mental clarity, and learning to appreciate brief moments of relief.
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Before She Decides – A Poem About Fear of Connection and Emotional Conflict
An internal conversation unfolds between the part that wants connection and the part that fears it. This poem explores vulnerability, anxiety, and the quiet tension between staying and expecting to be left.
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Not a Crisis, Just Constant – A Poem About Anxiety, Isolation, and Quiet Struggle
Not all struggles are loud. Some live in the background—a constant presence you learn to carry. This poem explores anxiety, isolation, and the quiet tension between wanting connection and fearing it.
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The Wind Knew Your Name – A Poem About Healing, Movement, and Emotional Awakening
A dream of relief turns into something unexpected—the return of thought, feeling, and movement. This poem explores the shift from silence to chaos, and the voice within it that leads the way forward.
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Low Hum – A Poem About Quiet Depression and Finding Hope
Depression isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s a quiet presence—a low hum beneath everything. This poem explores that silence, and the small moments that help break through it.
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Coordinates of Escape – A Poem About Introspection, Leaving, and Finding Direction
A deeply introspective poem about overthinking, emotional loops, and the desire to start over. Coordinates of Escape traces the journey from internal chaos to a deliberate destination—both physical and personal.
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Right Behind My Eyes – A Poem About Dissociation, Love, and Staying Present
A raw and introspective poem exploring dissociation, emotional distance, and the grounding power of love. Right Behind My Eyes captures the feeling of watching your life from afar–and what keeps you from disappearing completely.
Poetry by Rowan Evans 