From deeply personal reflections to vivid imagery, these poetry books capture the beauty, emotion, and complexity of the human experience.

This collection features poetry by independent authors offering powerful voices, thoughtful observations, and words that resonate long after they are read.

Poetry Books by Indie Authors

La Lengua Inside Me

Adrian Ernesto Cepeda

The poems from La Lengua Inside Me focus on reclaiming my Latinx heritage, mi lengua and my culture that will resonate in our community and beyond.

We Are the Ones Possessed

Adrian Ernesto Cepeda

Get ready to be haunted by serial killers, fatal femmes, poisoners, as these premeditated murderesses that slay you in terrifying poems.

Speaking con su Sombra

Adrian Ernesto Cepeda

A collection of poemas written for and inspired by mi Mami who passed away in 2017. The poems in this collection are about the universality of mourning.

La Belle Ajar

La Belle Ajar

Adrian Ernesto Cepeda

A collection of poems inspired by Plath’s 1963 novel that reimagines the journey of Esther Greenwood within the empowering odyssey of these 20 scintillating cento poems that honor the voice and legacy of Sylvia Plath.

Between the Spine

Adrian Ernesto Cepeda

Spine evokes the intersection of speech, desire, passion, and love, and how all of these things that make us human are being explored so honestly and raw.

Flashes and Verses…Becoming Attractions

Adrian Ernesto Cepeda

Flashes Poems will dazzle you with seductively ageless love poems that highlights one of the most original American Latino voices in modern poetry.

Pent Up Thoughts

Pent Up Thoughts

James B. Agape

Raw reflections on healing, anxiety, mental health and quiet resilience.

Spring Brings Summer

Spring Brings Summer

Allistar Banks

Spring and summer memories told gently through haiku.

hopeless jaded romantic

hopeless * jaded * romantic

Amanda Monroe

Poems about falling in love, and the stark hereafter when it ends.

Words Are Art

Words Are Art

Natasha R. Minier-Robinson

A poetic journey of love, pain, faith, growth, and self-discovery.

Light Lingers

Light Lingers

Cendrine Marrouat

An invitation to appreciate the simple, yet profound ways the little things shape our experiences, reminding us of the beauty found in the present. 

The Meaning

The Meaning

Cendrine Marrouat

A unique collection that blends poetry, poetic thoughts, short personal essays, and never-released photography.

The Blooming of a Corpse Flower

The Blooming of a Corpse Flower

Mary J. Anonymous

An artistic look at life from the perspective of the subjugated.

The. Letters

The . Letters

Narcissia Netal

Three books. Poetic Odysseys. Loneliness or toxic?

Verses and Vibes

Verses and Vibes

Anmol Gaur

A book to read slowly, to return to and to find pieces of yourself in.

An Atom Of Love

An Atom Of Love

Phelicia Valbrune

In chaos and hatred, love is the universe’s final antidote.

Five Dreams

Five Dreams

Elizabeth Michaud

A dreamscape of poetry covering love, black history, horror, grief…among other things.

The Bones in the Garden

The Bones in the Garden

Elizabeth Michaud

A poetic journey into love, black history, and everything in-between.

Emotions

Emotions

DAJ 2020

“Emotions” is an ocean of tears and clouds of hope. I hope you learn from my angels and demons.

In My Feelings

In My Feelings

Vera Ann Yap

A compassionate companion for those navigating mental health with honesty and care.

Unspoken Words

Unspoken Words

Vera Ann Yap

A quiet meditation on unspoken truths, inner echoes, and emotional presence.

Echoes of My Mind

Echoes of My Mind

Vera Ann Yap

A reflective poetry collection revealing the soul through emotion and imagination.

Fading Memories

Fading Memories

Vera Ann Yap

A compassionate companion for those navigating mental health with honesty and care.

Fading Away

Fading Away

Vera Ann Yap

A compassionate companion for those navigating mental health with honesty and care.

Before the World Move's On

Before The World Moves On

Nathaniel Terrell

A poetic invitation to adapt, evolve, and embrace inevitable change.

Is There Not A Cause

Before The World Moves On

Nathaniel Terrell

Raw, soul-baring poetry tracing struggle, truth, growth, and the human spirit.

Burnt Offerings

Burnt Offerings

Danielle Marie Cahill

A mystic poetry collection interweaving motherhood, the natural magic, and gentle magic.

Sugar and Scars

Sugar and Scars

Kalindi Kri

Where letting go reveals passion, heartbreak, and the promise of hope.

My Heart Is Home

My Heart Is Home

Natasha R. Minier-Robinson

Lyrical poetry for healing hearts, faith, grief, and becoming whole.

Waking Up Underwater

Thomas Talbert

A poetic escape from repression into love, addiction, and self-discovery.

Grief Poetry of Loss & the Love Left Behind

Grief Poetry of Loss & the Love Left Behind

Kaylin Wingfield

Grief is a raw and intimate collection of poems and illustrations that explores the many shapes grief takes when love has nowhere else to go.

Readers who enjoy reflective writing may also explore our Literary Fiction collection.

Are You an Indie Author?

This indie bookstore features books by independent authors across a wide range of genres. If you’d like your book considered for inclusion in the Indie Author Bookstore, you’re welcome to submit it.

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