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An essay from Dayal Punjabi (Amarnathine Poetry) that speaks about melancholy, and to some extent even loneliness. It goes on to speak about a father-son relationship that is kind of bittersweet, but at the same time it highlights the idea of living completely in the moment before it turns into an everlasting memory.

Two pieces titled Bowtie and Vulnerability submitted by Charlie, ( @ariesmooncharlie on Instagram!) a poet and massage therapist from Spokane! Please read and enjoy - both of these pieces really struck a chord with me. Thank you again for your beautiful submission, Charlie!

"Rain turns into rivers that run to the sea, and can carry you home, no matter how far you’ve gone to escape the absence of love. " -- My friend Sarah Kay sent me this amazing submission, which made me tear up and want to book a flight to London. I also listened to the Police while posting this. Highly recommend that pairing. Thank you, Sarah, for your amazing words and for the good cry they brought me.

Steph reviews Catarine Hancock's newest release Shades of Lovers, a must buy for emotional storytelling. Give this a read, and buy the book!

Last month, I sat down in Starbucks with an almond milk cold brew and texted an amazing artist, writer, and musician named Lora Mathis. We talked about music, Lora's upcoming projects, and what inspires her to write. Article written by Maddy Hart.

Your horoscopes for February, written by the Peach team

Maddy Hart with another letter from the editor, mostly talking about the Great Prairie Storm, and why your art matters.

Caretaker is a poem submitted by the talented poet Hannah Rae. Hannah is currently in the process of publishing a chapbook, and you can follow her writing journey on her Instagram: @lovely_lady_muse Caretaker is a heartfelt and nostalgic poem that paints a picture in your mind of years gone by. Enjoy !

Peach writer, Stephane Mohr, is now reviewing YOUR chapbooks, novellas, and poetry books for Peach! This is her first review, discussing Stormie Conn's first chapbook titled Moments of Impact. (You can follow Steph at @stephanemohr on Instagram, and Stormie at @stormiewrites)

"I tried to capture you in a painting – but the colors of you mixed together and stained the canvas." Lovely, heartfelt poetry submitted by Toronto poet Clarice Goetz, including her original drawings to go with her poems. You can find her on Instagram at: @heartstringpoetry (10/10 recommend following her, she is so talented!)

Photos and poetry sent to me by my very cool friend Sarah Kay (@carly_rage_jepsen on Instagram) ! These photos are part of her Castle series, and have a mystical and introspective feeling to them, while her poems discuss subjects of despair and loneliness, yet never losing the hope that underlies them.

"Writing has shown me that so many of the feelings I thought were unique are universal -- it's grounded me to the universe." Maddy Hart interviewed award winning poet Caitlin Conlon about her poetry and hopes for the future. This is Peach's very first interview, so please give it a read!