bellweather
Evil sees as evil does Yet out of sight out of mind The angel still is in a bind No matter if you catechism Or not, polka dotted or stripes The cataclysm ignites, dreams Leave room for peace, a real Recovery from the daily fight And grind in this moist, fevered World. Pacifist sees as […]
headlights
In this contemplative free-verse poem, The Ivory Rose explores the idea that we are all headlights moving through darkness—navigating uncertainty, healing from the past, and searching for harmony. Through imagery of roads, light, and shared journeys, the poem reflects on trust, peace, and the courage to follow one’s own path.
lonely
In this brief yet poignant poem, The Ivory Rose reflects on loneliness, patience, and the uncertainty of love. Wrapped in a traditional noir atmosphere, the speaker wonders when love will arrive while surrendering to destiny’s unseen hand. A meditation on longing, hope, and the quiet courage of waiting.
i forgot
I Forgot explores the quiet ways we lose touch with ourselves—our dreams, our kindness, our childhood memories, and even our own potential. Written in a reflective, repetitive cadence and paired with traditional noir symbolism, this poem follows a journey through forgetfulness toward remembrance, growth, and self-reconciliation
fairies
Ethereal comic illustration featuring a black-haired boy fairy and a blonde fairy with full bangs flying through a dreamy city, causing playful mischief and rediscovering hope beneath a moonlit sky.
new year
Written just before the start of 2020, New Year explores the tension between hope and uncertainty. Through imagery of darkness, depression, mechanical wings, and fresh breaths, this poem captures the longing for a new beginning while questioning whether the future will heal old wounds or create new ones.