Where Ashes Bloom

J. Spoke takes us on an intimate journey through the complex landscape of love, captured in raw, unfiltered verses that span many years—from the tender vulnerability of adolescence to the introspection of early adulthood. Each chapter represents a a distinct type of love, written in the exact moment the relationship unfolded. This collection traces the evolution of love from its most toxic to its healthiest, allowing you to experience the heartbreak, growth, and healing that comes with each kind of affection.

These poems invite you to connect with your own experiences, offering a mirror to the many faces of love we encounter in our lives. Whether you've loved too deeply, not enough, or in ways you never expected, this collection reminds us that we are all not alone in our journeys. There is a chapter for everyone—a place to feel understood, seen, and heard.

Where Ashes Bloom is a poetic exploration of the heart's capacity to endure, grow, and ultimately find peace, no matter how tangled the path may be.