A POETRY ANTHOLOGY
WHEN FLOWERS SING
Edited by Irene Isobel
Immerse yourself in When Flowers Sing: A Poetry Anthology, edited by Irene Isobel. The anthology includes 90 poems from 66 poets around the world, crowdsourced online during a global pandemic. The writers range from award-winning poets to those published for the first time.
In a time when the world is tumultuous and technological advances are rapid, this book is intended to be a tangible source of pleasure and human connection. The 155-page bouquet of poems makes a lovely gift for any occasion, with words for any reader to savor.
May you hear the flowers sing. They wait for us…
A POETRY ART BOOK
EVERYDAY MERMAID
Irene Isobel & Deidre Scherer
Everyday Mermaid is a collaborative poetry art book by Irene Isobel and Deidre Scherer. Dive deeply into ordinary moments with Scherer's sewn textile art, cradling Isobel's lyric narrative poetry
A LYRIC PLAY
SKELETON WOMAN
Irene Isobel
An ordinary woman picks up a fairy tale and literally gets pulled into the story. Skeleton Woman, Lady Death, Berchta, Sedna, Baba Yaga, Kali, Inana, appear in many cultures, but not our own. They’re not necessarily the same figure, but they all grapple with loss, death, the importance of letting go, and going down into the depths of the inner world.
But watch out, they are not ordinary friends.....
You will find that this play has different modalities than an ordinary play. It was written in the language of poetry and music and movement to create an experiential feeling of the depths where jewels can be recovered, losses reconciled, and fragmentations healed. Fairytales, dreams, daydreams, and trances can help us go there. And once there we find another language: A language that doesn’t have the typical logic but does have rhythms and resonances which speak to parts of our selves which are often buried for long periods of time.
We hope this play captures a bit of Skeleton Woman’s magic.
WHEN
FLOWERS
SING
A POETRY ANTHOLOGY
Edited by Irene Isobel
Our anthology was born from simple beliefs: Flowers, if noticed, make people smile. Given flowers are from one heart to another. Poetry nourishes the soul, the heart, and the mind. In a time when the world is tumultuous and technological advances are rapid, we wanted to create something tangible that deepened our connection to ourselves, each other, and the earth.
May you hear the flowers sing. They wait for us.
“Each unique poem and page is presented with attention to detail, freedom of expression, good format, and evocative visual snapshots. As an integrated collection, it carries a depth of meaning.” –Indie Reader, 4.5/5 Stars
Immerse yourself in When Flowers Sing: A Poetry Anthology, edited by Irene Isobel. The anthology includes 90 poems from 66 poets around the world, crowdsourced online during a global pandemic. The writers range from award-winning poets to those published for the first time.
In a time when the world is tumultuous and technological advances are rapid, this book is intended to be a tangible source of pleasure and human connection. The 155-page bouquet of poems makes a lovely gift for any occasion, with words for any reader to savor.
May you hear the flowers sing. They wait for us…
EVERYDAY MERMAID is a poetic, artistic deep dive into the ordinary. Colors, waves, ripples of sound in words and meaning. Experiences day-to-day visceral contact with nature and the body. Celebrates the feminine and kinship with all life.
“Deidre Scherer’s fabric work moves gracefully and elegantly throughout the book, weaving among Christina* Isobel’s lovely, haunting poems. Everyday Mermaid is a beautiful book as well as a beautiful object, whose rewards are revealed in both time and space.”
–Brian Selznick, author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret & Wonderstruck
Everyday Mermaid is a collaborative poetry art book by Irene Isobel and Deidre Scherer. Dive deeply into ordinary moments with Scherer's sewn textile art, cradling Isobel's lyric narrative poetry
Begin on a standing wave and follow the hints of the mermaid flowing into winter, spring, summer, fall, and winter. Experience the light and colors of the seasons as they shape insights, feelings, and epiphanies.
SKELETON WOMAN
a dance with the dark
A LYRIC PLAY
by Irene Isobel
A Play. An ordinary woman picks up a fairy tale and literally gets pulled into the story. Skeleton Woman, Lady Death, Berchta, Sedna, Baba Yaga, Kali, Inana, appear in many cultures, but not in our own. They’re not necessarily the same figure, but they all grapple with loss, death, and the importance of letting go and going down into the depths of the inner world. But watch out, they are not ordinary friends...
An ordinary woman picks up a fairy tale and literally gets pulled into the story. Skeleton Woman, Lady Death, Berchta, Sedna, Baba Yaga, Kali, Inana, appear in many cultures, but not our own. They’re not necessarily the same figure, but they all grapple with loss, death, the importance of letting go, and going down into the depths of the inner world.
But watch out, they are not ordinary friends.....
You will find that this play has different modalities than an ordinary play. It was written in the language of poetry and music and movement to create an experiential feeling of the depths where jewels can be recovered, losses reconciled, and fragmentations healed. Fairytales, dreams, daydreams, and trances can help us go there. And once there we find another language: A language that doesn’t have the typical logic but does have rhythms and resonances which speak to parts of our selves which are often buried for long periods of time.
We hope this play captures a bit of Skeleton Woman’s magic.
*Originally published under the name Christina Isobel