Poetry has made a big comeback over the past decade. Check out these 10 poetry books that will make you feel seen and empowered.
10. Fierce Fairy Tales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul
Written By Nikita Gill
Nostalgic readers will love this collection of poetry by the incomparable Nikita Gill. Fierce Fairy Tales takes myths and legends from several different cultures and reexamines them through a progressive lens. Readers will enjoy sitting by a lake with a cocktail in one hand and this book in the other.
9. The Lady Of Shalott
Written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Lady Of Shalott walked so that Lana Del Ray, Florence Welch, and Chappel Roan could walk. This poem tells the story of a beautiful woman who is cursed to sit in a tower and watch the world via a mirror’s reflection. The gorgeous imagery and message that it is better to live your life even if it’s only for a short time than to stay cursed and trapped in a tower will resonate with most readers.
8. The Witch Doesn’t Burn In This One
Written by Amanda Lovelace
This book is for all of the people who have been called witches (and other names that rhyme with witches). This poetry collection about finding your own magic and fighting against those who wish to do harm will resonate with people who feel ostracized by society.
7. And Still I Rise
Written by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou is probably the most influential writer on this list. She is renowned for her wisdom and confidence. And that is why readers will appreciate this collection of poems about finding one’s own strength and determination in the face of adversity. You may recognize one of the book’s most popular poems “Phenomenal Woman.”
6. Shine Your Icy Crown
Written by Amanda Lovelace
Shine Your Icy Crown is a book of poems from the You Are Your Own Fairytale collection. These poems will inspire and remind you how far you have come. If you feel revitalized and empowered after reading this book, check out the other books in the series Break Your Glass Slippers and Unlock Your Storybook Heart.
5. To Make Monsters Out of Girls
Written by Amanda Lovelace
Are you a person who has trouble expressing their emotions or talking about your trauma? Then you may find comfort in To Make Monsters Out of Girls. This collection of poems that expertly illustrate the darker, uglier emotions that are sometimes hard to sit with when we feel used and broken-hearted.
4. The Girl and The Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom
Written by Nikita Gil
Surely you didn’t think that I would only include one work by Nikita Gill on this list did you? Readers will relate with the author’s desire for peace and justice as well as her feelings of loneliness. They will also love Gill’s visionary ideals and creativity. This book will remind you that you are not alone in this giant universe.
3. Watering The Soul
Written by Courtney Peppernell
This book is described as a “step-by-step recipe to heal your soul,” so it’s a perfect read for those who are looking to empower themselves. Readers will appreciate the elementally appropriate title, but also the book’s emphasis on inner healing.
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2. Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things
Written by Amanda Lovelace
Lovers of Greek Mythology will love these poems that are inspired by Persephone. These poems are great for people who feel trapped in one role. This book wants you to be like Persephone — the goddess of spring and the queen of the underworld.
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1. Psyche In A Dress
Written By Francesca Lia Block
This book is for readers who exude theatrical goddess/god energy! Psych In A Dress is a collection of poetic, modern retellings of Greek myths that all center around a common narrative. Block’s writing is so vivid, you will feel immersed in the sensual and glamorous imagery.
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