inkwells. (a poetry collection)

*TRIGGER WARNING*

she was not birthed; she was forged. she climbed the tower of her shattered remnants and piece by piece, she reinvented. society taught her to think in black and white; the universe taught her to dream in color. she doesn't need air; she needs to want to breathe. and this is her placing her soul in your hands. this is her realizing she may be a single tree in this world of wilderness, but she is mighty green indeed.

this is inkwells.

wipe your feet off at the door.

Published by Vanguard Press, an imprint of Pegasus Elliot MacKenzie Publishers, on June 30, 2022.

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"I feel this book is going to touch the lives of so many people! I wanted to tell the author how deeply the book has affected me, and I want to thank her for writing her story and allowing others to share in it."

-Bonnie C., Nebraska

"Hard to devour at one sitting but stands the test of time; it will become a guide and treasure for all."

-Barbara U., Texas

"A beautiful and brave but dark collection of poetry. . . . The author's command of the English language is quite amazing."

-Ann N., Texas

"inkwells. is a beautiful collection of poems about depression, loneliness and guilt, but also healing and learning to love oneself. . . . This collection of poems is extremely touching-because of the themes it explores, of course, but also thanks to the poet's skilful writing. Margaret Beaver describes sorrow with preciseness, and the metaphors, particularly, are top-notch. The use of strong imagery and solid comparisons are what make the text so poignant. . . . Margaret Beaver's poetry can also sound effortless while being extremely ingenious, and some lines are truly breathtaking."

-Celia C., London

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