Yvette Managan
In The Closet by Yvette Managan, Mary stands before her closet, reflecting on the garments that hold memories of her troubled marriage. A maroon dress, worn decades ago at the start of her relationship with Bob, reminds her of the fleeting moments of happiness and the many disappointments that followed. As she contemplates her outfit for a final meeting with her divorce lawyer, Mary chooses a pair of patched black jeans, a quiet symbol of resilience and the freedom she's about to reclaim.
In The Gathering by Yvette Wielhouwer Managan, the poet describes an intimate moment shared under the cover of night, where bodies intertwine in a dance of comfort and desire. As clouds part and hearts heal, the poem captures the sensuality of touch, the tenderness of memory, and the fleeting nature of human connection, wrapped in the warmth of shared passion and rest.
In Mexican Escape by Yvette Managan, the poet weaves a vivid tapestry of contrasts, blending the allure of a tropical getaway with the haunting shadows of cultural exploitation. Through imagery of tequila sunsets, ancient ruins, and the desecration of sacred spaces, the poem reflects on the uneasy interactions between tourists and a landscape steeped in history, tradition, and lingering colonial wounds.
In Angelic by Yvette Managan, a woman reflects on her intense, secretive relationship with Carl, a man she met in high school. Carl, once angelic and full of promise, becomes a haunting presence in her life as they continue their affair through years of change and turmoil. The story explores themes of lost innocence, unfulfilled desire, and the painful passage of time, culminating in a haunting encounter with the man Carl has become.
In Here's What I Feel by Yvette Managan, the poet takes the reader through a series of emotional snapshots--betrayal, loss, and the haunting aftermath. The poem reflects on a week marked by deceit, a night marred by tragic beauty, and the grim anticipation of the future. With vivid imagery and a tone of quiet desperation, the poem captures the raw and unresolved emotions of a person grappling with guilt, grief, and inevitability.
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In I Sleep Alone by Yvette Wielhouwer, the poet reflects on the absence of a partner who fills her life with fleeting, unworthy connections. Through vivid imagery of shoes representing his transient presence, the poem captures the speaker's solitude and the emptiness left behind. The shoes become symbols of broken promises, while the speaker resigns to sleeping alone, enveloped in a mix of longing and resignation.