poems
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The interview reveals Kara Dobias’ multifaceted creative life, encompassing writing, modeling, and boxing. Inspired by her personal journey and emotional experiences, she shares her poetry to resonate with others. Dobias emphasizes authenticity in writing, aiming for a meaningful reader connection, and values creativity as a foundation for her artistic pursuits.
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AshleyCae Lee is a 29-year-old activist, artist, and cancer patient passionately dedicated to community betterment. Despite her struggles with leukemia and breast cancer, she uses her art as therapy and empowerment. Her storytelling mixes poetry and music, inspiring others. She advocates for chronic illness patients and builds her legacy through creativity.
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S. Salazar is a full-time graduate student and public service worker, pursuing an MFA with focuses in Poetry and Grant Writing. Her poetry collection, Raíces, Relics, and Other Ghosts, explores her Puerto Rican heritage and themes of identity and generational trauma. Balancing writing with work, she aspires to a sustainable writing career.
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Joao Coimbra, a Portuguese Canadian poet residing in the UK, shares his journey from writing poetry for healing after a miscarriage to publishing his debut collection, ‘Good and Empty.’ He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, explores themes like nature and family, and seeks freedom in his writing career.
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Ronak Shah, a Mumbai-based writer and music artist, shares his passion for writing, gaming, and STEM literature. He enjoys promoting his work and hopes to merge poetry with scientific ideas to inspire others. Shah’s writing journey began with poetry born from sadness, leading to successful publications and a commitment to art’s power.

