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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.

I talked to Emily Harvey,(@emilyharveypoetry on Instagram) who was one of our first contributors last year, about her upcoming chapbook and her mental illness-focused series, among other topics. Please read and enjoy!

National Poetry Writing Month prompts that we posted which YOU turned into amazing works! Part one

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.

What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Carlea Baughn answers that with this beautifully sentimental letter to her younger self for our Closure submission prompt.

This poem titled Baseball Bruises and Burning Buildings was sent in by Carlea Baughn, a young femme slam poet from WA. In this poem she describes the fearful experience rejecting someone's advances can lead to. (All words and images are by Carlea) TRIGGER WARNING: violence, sexual assault, victim blaming.

Because, it's the music that keeps calling to you.