Bending Toward the Light
Bending Toward the Light by Mikayla Elias is a debut volume of poetry published by Archway Publishing on September 22, 2022. This collection, comprising 108 pages, presents a series of free verse reflections that delve into themes of self-discovery, love, and the complexities of existence. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Elias invites readers to explore their own perceptions and experiences, offering a glimpse into the heart of the poet.
In Bending Toward the Light, readers will find a lyrical exploration of nature and human emotion, with elements that include the tenderness of a willow under pressure and the intricacies of love and loss. The poetry reflects on the chaos of life while emphasizing the presence of love, encouraging a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. This edition, written in English, captures the essence of what it means to feel and navigate the challenges of existence.
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standing at the edge of a ravine,
I feel myself turn
and fall backward,
headfirst into you
the moon is tangerine
in the slow burn
I reach toward
and can taste her fruit
Through disorder and chaos, there is still love–if we challenge ourselves to see it.
In a debut volume of free verse, Mikayla Elias shares a glimpse into their heart while reflecting on the ways they and others see themselves. Within vivid reflections, Elias leads others on a journey of self-discovery while exploring nature, Mother Earth, love, and everything inbetween that includes a willow that bends tenderly under pressure, gold-plated yarn weaving through eternity, the heartache of lost love, the uniqueness in the paranoia brought on by isolation, the depths of love, and the well of devotion.
Bending Toward the Light is a collection of poetry that lyrically reimagines what it is to feel while building upon the precarious nature of existence.
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