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On the Ever-Lovely Morrow is an introspective poetry collection that explores themes of love, freedom, self-discovery, and personal transformation through honest reflections on life’s challenges and societal norms. Why was this an important book for you to publish?
I felt like I had more that I needed to say, and I needed to share it in a sense and a space that was new. On the Ever-Lovely Morrow is actually the companion to its predecessor At the Beginning of Yesterday, which was published under a different name, that being Tiffiny Rose Allen.
Sometimes, you take a look at your life and see how much you’ve changed, and in the process, you realize how much you need to reinvent yourself, how much you have reinvented yourself, and what image you want to share with the world. I believe as humans we are ever-evolving, and it’s important to show that change is just a staple of life and an important one at that.
In several poems, grief seems to act as a catalyst for transformation. How do you view the relationship between loss and personal growth in your writing?
My relationship with grief has been something that has at times felt like a constant, but I have always found ways to transmute it and make it into something beautiful. Grief is, in and of itself, a beautiful thing, which demands we look at ourselves and our lives and the parts that we are playing in it. Grief is a teacher. I try my best to translate that into my work when I write.
Your reflections on societal norms and expectations are powerful. What inspired you to address these topics so openly in your poetry?
I felt the need to express these topics because they were things that had affected me personally, things that had made an impact on how I held myself, how I viewed myself, and how people viewed me and treated me. I don’t think anyone is limited to being just one thing, and it was important to me to show how multifaceted I am as a person, and hopefully in sharing that, someone could see themselves within those views as well.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
I currently have an anthology in the works, it being Volume II of the Dreams In Hiding anthology. The title is After Words We Go From Here and it is centered on After pieces and prose. For those unfamiliar, After pieces are pieces of writing that are inspired by other forms of art or artists. This should be published in the late fall or early winter of 2024.
Apart from that, I have a few different projects that are in the very early stages of development, and we’ll see how they progress, but I am very very excited to share them one day.
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What comes after Yesterday? There is the present, then tomorrow, what happens on the Ever-Lovely Morrow?
In this companion to the poetry collection At The Beginning Of Yesterday, the ship of the author’s emotions will navigate you through reinvention, resurfacing, and feeling out the waves of healing.
Everything, in some form or another, comes in waves. This is a collection that celebrates being a writer, acknowledges the non-linearity of emotions, and dives into the themes of what it means to step into one’s own definition of living.
On the Ever-Lovely Morrow
On the Ever-Lovely Morrow is a poignant and deeply introspective collection of poems that delve into themes of love, freedom, and self-discovery. In poems like “At the Beginning of Yesterday” and “The Stonewall Inn,” Aborizk explores passionate encounters that lead to a sense of liberation and personal transformation. In contrast, “No Matter Where I Go” reflects on the speaker’s search for peace and freedom through travel and self-reflection. Nature, with its cycles of growth, renewal, and universal connection, weaves its way through many of these works, serving as both metaphor and inspiration.
I think grief and loss also play significant roles within this poetry collection. Some poems suggest that grief can act as a catalyst for personal change. Aborizk offers a thoughtful critique of societal norms and expectations using vivid metaphors and similes to draw comparisons between ideas and objects. While not all of the poems follow traditional rhyme schemes, there is an undeniable musicality in many of the verses, creating a rhythmic flow that enhances the reading experience.
What truly stands out in Aborizk’s poetry is her honesty. She writes with raw authenticity, sharing her emotions, dreams, struggles, and reflections without any pretense. Her poems are relatable, and I found myself connecting with many of them on a personal level. For example, her exploration of feeling alone, even in the company of others, resonated with me deeply, as did her yearning for independence and freedom from being a burden to anyone. Her reflections on societal constructs also struck a chord; there are so many important issues that often go unspoken, yet they desperately need to be addressed in the public sphere.
I particularly appreciated Aborizk’s openness about her struggles with imposter syndrome. It’s a challenge I understand well and her refusal to play the victim is inspiring. She embraces her imperfections and offers encouragement to others who may be facing similar challenges. Through her poetry, I felt a connection with her, as though we were sharing pieces of our lives. It’s a reminder that readers and writers often share common experiences, making the journey through this collection all the more impactful.
On the Ever-Lovely Morrow is a refreshing and unfiltered exploration of Aborizk’s life journey. It’s filled with stories that are both engaging and relatable. The honesty of her words and the depth of her reflections kept me fully immersed from start to finish.
Pages: 126 | ASIN: B0D327P3TD
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