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To Listen Is To Love: A Collection of On the Spot Typewriter Poetry
To Listen Is To Love
is a captivating collection of poems born from spontaneous moments of connection. Inspired by her unique typewriter poetry sessions, Ella Young crafted these heartfelt pieces based on words and prompts shared by strangers, friends, and loved ones.
Each poem reflects the beauty of human connection and the profound act of listening. From sweet and simple to deeply moving, these verses have found homes at weddings, funerals, and moments of quiet reflection—serving as gifts of comfort, love, and wonder.
In her debut poetry collection, Ella invites readers into the magical exchange of listening and creating, reminding us that every word holds the power to heal, inspire, and connect. To Listen Is To Love is more than a book; it’s an invitation to embrace the stories we share and the love we uncover when we truly listen.
Each poem reflects the beauty of human connection and the profound act of listening. From sweet and simple to deeply moving, these verses have found homes at weddings, funerals, and moments of quiet reflection—serving as gifts of comfort, love, and wonder.
In her debut poetry collection, Ella invites readers into the magical exchange of listening and creating, reminding us that every word holds the power to heal, inspire, and connect. To Listen Is To Love is more than a book; it’s an invitation to embrace the stories we share and the love we uncover when we truly listen.
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2024
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About the author
Ella Young
1 book1 followerElla Young has been enchanted by poetry from a young age, and those small seeds grew over time, nurtured by life’s experiences and her love for words.
For Ella, poetry has been a lifelong practice to heal, express love, marvel at life, and connect with others. In 2018, encouraged by her sister-in-law, she began crafting typewriter poetry on the spot, transforming people’s prompts into meaningful verses.
From sweet and simple to heartfelt and profound, Ella’s poems have brought comfort and joy to weddings, funerals, and everyday moments of love.
Ella is a therapist, wife, mother, and lover of the arts and nature. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband and two children, always inspired by the interconnectedness and mystery of life.
For Ella, poetry has been a lifelong practice to heal, express love, marvel at life, and connect with others. In 2018, encouraged by her sister-in-law, she began crafting typewriter poetry on the spot, transforming people’s prompts into meaningful verses.
From sweet and simple to heartfelt and profound, Ella’s poems have brought comfort and joy to weddings, funerals, and everyday moments of love.
Ella is a therapist, wife, mother, and lover of the arts and nature. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband and two children, always inspired by the interconnectedness and mystery of life.
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January 5, 2025
I love To Listen Is To Love. The concept of typewriter poetry is so inspiring to me. You can feel her deep desire to connect, listen, and love through her words. Each poem feels like a snapshot of someone’s soul, and the spontaneity makes it even more special. What a gift! Highly recommend!
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