The whole world is not okay, but I am. For now. In this moment. And that’s all I can ask for. … More Workshop Wednesday: So I had a pretty big day, and then everything went sideways
Sometimes, I do things other than writing. … More On nature and spirituality
Something new I’ve been noodling about how I deal with trauma. … More Poem: Chirality, or, I asymmetrically create my body against genetics
I am still learning, and living, and loving, and, more often than not, coping. … More On poetry, or, a story of how I fell in love with myself again
Originally posted on roam:
— Elizabeth Jenike, April 10, 2019 Something I’m trying to explore more deeply and define more clearly: joy. ‘Joy’ and ‘happiness’ are sometimes used synonymously, but to me they’re not the same. Choosing to ‘be happy’ is not something we all have the power to do. Merriam-Webster defines joy as: emotion…
Originally posted on roam:
If two roads diverged in a yellow wood, ideally, you’d be traveling in pairs. Someone could take one, someone the other, and you could meet back and report what each road was like. Or maybe you’re wandering through the woods in groups of three, or seven, or twelve. Maybe someone takes…
The female voice is strong and will not be controlled. … More I’ve officially lost control…
It’s my birthday, and I’m feeling existentially huge. … More Workshop Wednesday: Workshopping myself
Get your copy and support small press. … More Preorders are open for SHE’S LOST CONTROL
For the first Workshop Wednesday, I take a trip to my writing space. I’m in the process of tricking out my office with everything Nerd. … More Workshop Wednesday: Welcome to the Writing Tardis
