Poetry

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Bound Beneath the Daylit New Moon
Barbara Capron Barbara Capron

Bound Beneath the Daylit New Moon

On the day before the autumn equinox, beneath a new moon hidden in the daylight sky, I stood in a circle cast by my sister and bound my hands to the love of my life. What follows is not just a poem — but a spell of memory, devotion, and the old Celtic way of making a vow. This is the moment our love became a season unto itself.

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The Manifesto of Becoming
Barbara Rios Barbara Rios

The Manifesto of Becoming

A declaration of truth and transformation, The Manifesto of Becoming celebrates the moment a writer steps into her full, unshakable voice.

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Sparks in the Abyss
Barbara Capron Barbara Capron

Sparks in the Abyss

Even in the deepest dark, something glows. Sparks in the Abyss is a hymn to resilience—where shadow becomes the forge of light.

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The Wallflower’s Wish
Barbara Capron Barbara Capron

The Wallflower’s Wish

From the edge of the room, a quiet heart dares to bloom. The Wallflower’s Wish speaks softly of courage, belonging, and the gentle magic of being seen.

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The Mountain’s Whisper
Barbara Rios Barbara Rios

The Mountain’s Whisper

High on a winter mountain, a silenced voice finds its echo. The Mountain’s Whisper is a poem of courage, connection, and the earth’s patient listening.

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A Lonely Path
Barbara Capron Barbara Capron

A Lonely Path

A stray cat wanders a lonely path, cold and unseen, searching for warmth in a world that turns away. A Lonely Path is a tender poem of longing and the unexpected kindness that can change everything.

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Possessed by the Pen
Barbara Rios Barbara Rios

Possessed by the Pen

Haunted and healed by creation itself, Possessed by the Pen is a love letter to the fire of art—and to surrendering wholly to one’s craft.

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