I shared this originally, on instagram, as part of a #spinepoetrychallenge—using the words and title phrases on the spine of selected books to create a poem—led by friends in Exhale Creativity. What started as a fun, simple creative exercise turned into a thought-provoking display of different themes and personalities. I loved reading the other “spine poems” on my feed—even when books titles overlapped, the final outcome was unique. My own stack includes books written by my favorite authors and books on home decor and design, capturing my aesthetic and personality in both words and image.
it’s not supposed to be this way.
these bittersweet, barbarian days,
toward all the light we cannot see.
we desire to live present over perfect,
no longer uninvited to
a moveable feast, of bread & wine.
you are made for living.
a long obedience in the same direction.
If you’re in need of a creative boost, start with your bookshelf. I can’t wait to see what you stack—tag me on instagram!
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