Every Little Vanishing

Every Little Vanishing emerges as a collection of poetry characterized by an unapologetic and undiluted honesty.

These verses embark on a journey with daring vulnerability, guiding readers into the profound recesses of the human experience. Within the dimly lit confines of the darkroom, the poems traverse the spectrum from the innocence of a wounded child to the audacity of an unrestrained adolescent.

The collection unflinchingly touches upon the heartrending sorrow of sibling loss entwined with the clutches of addiction, while also delving into the intricate terrains of marriage and the multifaceted role of motherhood.

In the midst of this emotional odyssey, Mcelhinney extends a compelling invitation to readers-an invitation to embrace transformation and renewal. Through the pages of this collection, she encourages us to squarely face the overwhelming presence of grief, allowing it to shape us and propel our growth.

This anthology's remarkable strength lies in its call to not only confront the impact of life's trials but also to wholeheartedly accept their influence, ultimately fostering a journey towards a more resilient and profound understanding of ourselves.

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Every Little Vanishing

Every Little Vanishing emerges as a collection of poetry characterized by an unapologetic and undiluted honesty.

These verses embark on a journey with daring vulnerability, guiding readers into the profound recesses of the human experience. Within the dimly lit confines of the darkroom, the poems traverse the spectrum from the innocence of a wounded child to the audacity of an unrestrained adolescent.

The collection unflinchingly touches upon the heartrending sorrow of sibling loss entwined with the clutches of addiction, while also delving into the intricate terrains of marriage and the multifaceted role of motherhood.

In the midst of this emotional odyssey, Mcelhinney extends a compelling invitation to readers-an invitation to embrace transformation and renewal. Through the pages of this collection, she encourages us to squarely face the overwhelming presence of grief, allowing it to shape us and propel our growth.

This anthology's remarkable strength lies in its call to not only confront the impact of life's trials but also to wholeheartedly accept their influence, ultimately fostering a journey towards a more resilient and profound understanding of ourselves.

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Every Little Vanishing

Every Little Vanishing

by Sheleen McElhinney
Every Little Vanishing

Every Little Vanishing

by Sheleen McElhinney

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Overview

Every Little Vanishing emerges as a collection of poetry characterized by an unapologetic and undiluted honesty.

These verses embark on a journey with daring vulnerability, guiding readers into the profound recesses of the human experience. Within the dimly lit confines of the darkroom, the poems traverse the spectrum from the innocence of a wounded child to the audacity of an unrestrained adolescent.

The collection unflinchingly touches upon the heartrending sorrow of sibling loss entwined with the clutches of addiction, while also delving into the intricate terrains of marriage and the multifaceted role of motherhood.

In the midst of this emotional odyssey, Mcelhinney extends a compelling invitation to readers-an invitation to embrace transformation and renewal. Through the pages of this collection, she encourages us to squarely face the overwhelming presence of grief, allowing it to shape us and propel our growth.

This anthology's remarkable strength lies in its call to not only confront the impact of life's trials but also to wholeheartedly accept their influence, ultimately fostering a journey towards a more resilient and profound understanding of ourselves.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781949342291
Publisher: Write Bloody Publishing
Publication date: 10/26/2021
Pages: 100
Sales rank: 921,966
Product dimensions: 5.75(w) x 8.82(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

Sheleen McElhinney is a poet who currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her three miraculous children. Her work has appeared in Whiskey Island Magazine, Dogzplot Flash Fiction, Abandon Journal, Poetica Review, West Trade Review, and others. Her debut book, Every Little Vanishing, was the winner of the Write Bloody Publishing book award.

Table of Contents

To A Brother 13

Epigraph 17

Another Night Wounded 19

It Wasn't Sad 20

Candy Shop (Boys Will Be Boys) 21

Revenge Scene 22

Halloween 1991 23

Witches Of Westbrook 24

The Illusionist 25

Mother Impostor 26

Elinore, A Portrait 27

I Saw It Coming 28

Honeysuckle 29

Take Me Back To The Church Basement 30

I Don't Know Why It Matters 31

Love Is Pain 32

My Son 33

The FedEx Man Always Knocks Twice 34

Archaeologist Of Flesh 35

Whatever I Could Have Been 36

This Is How I Know 37

May Fifth 38

The Woodpecker 39

The Ring 40

12 Step Training Manual For The Call 41

Omen 42

The Fear 43

Let's Be Honest 44

Pity Party 45

Purgatory 46

Orchestra 47

Tumbleweed 48

You Get It 49

Lily Of The Valley 50

Swallow 51

I Cannot Love You Here 52

We Never 53

That Stupid Song 54

Still Alive 55

Sixteen 56

I Surrender 57

The Third Baby 58

Something Like Love 59

You Will Still Be You 60

Everything Is Temporary 61

Ode To Finding Love 63

Let It Go 65

Maybe 66

Acknowledgments 69

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