nostalgic blues
Some memories don’t ask permission before returning. Nostalgic Blues reflects on first calls, roads once traveled together, and the quiet ache of looking back while learning to move forward.
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.
suburban twilight
As departure approaches, ordinary places become extraordinary. This cosmic illustrated poem reflects on home, memory, familiar roads, deer-traveled paths, and the quiet realization that change does not diminish beauty. A meditation on growing up, moving forward, and carrying pieces of home wherever the journey leads.
political listerine
Political Listerine is a sharp, surreal meditation on anger, love, and the strange spectacle of modern life. Blending biting humor with noir-inspired symbolism, the poem explores personal freedom, political tension, and emotional rebellion through wolves, roses, alcohol, and cosmic imagery. Equal parts satire and social commentary, it imagines a universe gargling political mouthwash before spitting the whole mess back out.