blush
Blush explores the quiet transformation that comes from facing your darker self, releasing illusion, and embracing creative renewal. Through symbolism of tides, crossbows, moonlight, roses, and abstract art, the poem reflects on love, restraint, and the peaceful act of rebuilding the mind.
cards
A quiet game of cards beneath a willow becomes a meditation on memory, healing, and letting go. Rich with Art Nouveau ornamentation, steaming tea, fading blossoms, and the symbolism of a decaying orange, this original poem by The Ivory Rose reflects on the beauty of conversations that continue to echo long after they have ended.
ithaca
A quiet morning meditation on independence, coffee, family, and the longing for distant horizons. “To Ithaca” captures the gentle transition from youth toward self-discovery and the mysteries waiting beyond the familiar.