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- A featured spotlight on littleinfinite.com
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In addition…
- 1st Place will win a $250 Visa Gift Card + Poetry Book Bundle & Journal
- 2nd Place will win a $100 Visa Gift Card + Poetry Book Bundle & Journal
- 3rd Place will win a $50 Visa Gift Card + Poetry Book Bundle & Journal
Plus…
- TEN Runner-ups with the most votes will receive an exclusive 90-Day little infinite Poetry For Life® Poetry Journal!
And each poetry book bundle + journal includes…
I Hope You Remember: Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living by Josie Balka
For fans of Rupi Kaur and Cleo Wade, this first collection of poetry from the viral TikTok poet Josie Balka evokes themes of nostalgia, love, envy, and hope, speaking to the universal longings that live deep in our souls. I’ve never seen anyone at a public pool with a memorable enough body, good or bad, that I think about it ever again.
If this line sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve heard it in the background of thousands of videos on social media–a humbling reminder from poet and radio personality Josie Balka that what’s important in our lives now isn’t necessarily what’s important to us in the long run.
I Hope You Remember, Josie’s first book of poetry, includes this poem and over eighty others, some previously published and others never shared before. Every page in this collection hits home, rhapsodizing on universal experiences like jealousy, family relationships, complex body image, falling in and out of love (with others and yourself), and the everchanging lens of nostalgia. With sparse, clear prose, Josie’s poetry looks to bring forth deep feelings like grief, envy, apathy, joy, and, most importantly, hope.
Evocative and full of force, these poems will hit you in the gut, pull your heartstrings, and make you long for moments past.
Poetry Is Not a Luxury: Poems for All Seasons by Multiple Authors
From the creator of the beloved @PoetryIsNotaLuxury Instagram account, a gorgeously wrought poetry anthology that is a gift and a guide for readers through every season of life. Inspired by writer and philosopher Audre Lorde’s famous claim: “Poetry is not a luxury,” this anthology proves the vitality of poetry as a crucial source of inspiration, comfort, and delight.
In a first section, “Summer,” you’ll find lush landscapes and love poems for weddings and anniversaries, alongside poems on travel, protest, and expressions of sheer joy and exhilaration. “Autumn” ushers in nostalgic poems about home and family and friendship, fall leaves, nesting and gratitude. You may turn to “Winter” should you require a poem for mourning, some lyrics for loneliness, or an ode to comfort. Rounding out a year’s worth of verse is “Spring,” in which you’ll discover celebratory poems, in the form of praise for rain and flowers, new beginnings, and all that the future might hold.
Each poem within has been chosen from centuries of verse from around the world, with an emphasis on living poets. Friends old and new await, with selections from Rita Dove, Victoria Chang, Ross Gay, Naomi Shihab Nye, C.D. Wright, Eileen Myles, Ada Limón, Ross Gay, Ilya Kaminsky, Jos Charles, and more.
From love poems to elegies, from the heights of new love to the furrows of anxiety, from special occasions to a morning pick-me-up, there is something here for longtime poetry lovers and novices, in any season of need.
They Will Tell You the World Is Yours: On Little Rebellions and Finding Your Way by Anna Mitchael
“There are wonder and wisdom in these pages.”–Joanna Gaines Where do we find true fulfillment? How did we get lost along the way? These lushly written, emotionally resonant stories light candles along the path as we each search for purpose.
They will tell you that a better version of yourself is waiting to be found.
Every day, we hear a version of this message, and so we search and strive. Yet none of the places we’ve been told to look–our careers, relationships, even dreams that come true–seem to give lasting satisfaction. After twenty years as a professional writer of other people’s truth, Anna Mitchael found herself at the same crossroads. Tired of reaching and wondering where it was all headed, she began asking questions.
They will tell you to cut the blooms off your roses so that the flowers can grow back bigger and better.
This book is an invitation that grew from those inquiries. A series of vignettes, as incisive as they are lyrical, paints a portrait of a woman growing from childhood into early adulthood, navigating family, friendships, identity, career ambitions, and love. While this woman moves through a time of crisis that ultimately turns into an awakening, we see her explore, fall down, and get back up. As she learns to sift the messages she is told, we, too, are encouraged to seek truth beyond what the world has prescribed for our happiness.
Even with our wild differences, I still believe in something greater we share: a spirit of divine love at our core that, no matter how far away we get, will always be calling us home.
For hearts in search of answers, this collection poses questions to help find lasting truth.
Set Your Intention: A Journal of Lists and Inspiration for Your Beautiful Life by Nicole Lara
Create a life you love with intentional journaling
Every day is beautiful when you set your intention. This gorgeous journal gives you the power to notice the glimmers, organize your thoughts, and make your dreams a reality. Delight in the lovely, hand-drawn illustrations on every page, helpful organizational tools, and free space to let your creativity blossom. Use the guided pages to set goals, spark your imagination, reduce stress, and find calm. More than a journal, this book is a beautiful life-enhancing tool for transformation.
– Transform your inspirations to your manifestations by setting intentions
– Boost your dopamine with open doodle space and let your creativity shine
– Find tranquility and direction in goal-setting, organization, and beauty
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You will be required to submit online; your poem, legal name, e-mail address and country. In the event of a dispute about the identity of the entrant, entries made online will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. An authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Eligible poems must be related to the theme. All eligible poems must be 20 lines or fewer.
Upon successful receipt, you will be eligible for a book bundle which includes: (1) I Hope You Remember: Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living By Josie Balka (9781668077108), (1) Poetry Is Not a Luxury: Poems for All Seasons By Multiple Authors (9781668062555), (1) They Will Tell You the World Is Yours: On Little Rebellions and Finding Your Way By Anna Mitchael (9780593735497), and (1) Set Your Intention: A Journal of Lists and Inspiration for Your Beautiful Life By Nicole Lara (9781250389022). The top three (3) winners with the most votes will also receive a Visa Gift Card valued at either $250, $100, or $50, based on their winning placement. Total value of the prize pack is: $651.97 together. To one (3) individuals. Also, (10) runner-up participants with the most votes will receive (1) copy of the 90-Day little infinite Poetry For Life® Poetry Journal. Only one entry per e-mail address per day will be valid.
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Promotion Period. Thirteen winners total! Submissions are accepted from Thursday, May 1, 2025, and end acceptance at 11:59 pm Sunday, June 15, 2025. Voting starts Thursday, May 8, 2025, and will remain open to the public until 12:00 am Sunday, June 15, 2025. Winner will be contacted and announced by Friday, June 20, 2025.
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