Blog #Peach contributor

“Any boys you love instead?” [Still you] The one with the brown eyes. [I really did love his brown eyes] [but only because they looked like hers]." Collage poetry submission by Emily Bourne (@floteren on Instagram) to kick off Pride month on Peach! Please give this lovely piece a read.

A handful of works submitted by Chelsea Bartell, some of which are from her collection (Un)Wholesome. Her pieces feature themes of love and heartbreak. Please read, and check out Chelsea's book!

"I sit - visions blurred by obsidian - wondering when the next eruption will begin." We were tagged in this awesome piece by @perceived_perspectives on Instagram and completely fell in love with it! Check it out xx.

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!

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.

My Final Love Letter For You is an emotional and raw poem submitted by Carlea Baughn that we could all use in times of longing (side note: it comforts the soul) -Follow Carlea on Instagram at @its.only.carlea

A lovely and melancholy submission about drifting friends by Emily Bourne. (Poetry and drawing by Emily: @floteren on Instagram)

"Because people are not constant, but you are and so are your dreams." Rida Aamina beautifully writes about heartbreak in this "letter to my younger self" style submission for our closure submission theme

Colorful and bright art by contributor Rachel (@rachellyfish on Instagram) brings a lot of different feelings & emotions to the table.

"In a world full of people, I am the forgotten one" grungy and emotional photography and art by contributor Sammy (@perksofbeingsammy on Instagram) that evokes what it feels like to be a teenager in a chaotic and messy world.

"I’ve got so many midnight-made plans thumbtacked to an outdated map of the world" Photography by contributor seoulcult on Instagram that evokes memories of days wandering around a city with your camera and some friends; or the need to see the world … (rooted in place or searching for a new place, and the feeling in between.) Blog post by Stephane Mohr.

"I have in my life; the ever-burning sun spotless clouds scented flowers and herbs captivating words to inspire unconditional beauty and yet I am still sad" (tea stains by Lucy Curtis) Poetry and images by Lucy Curtis that discuss life, love, and the constant presence of healing.