Delicate Things

by Shannon English, Beyond The Veil Press (Editor), Gabriela Ponce Curlango (Illustrator)

DELICATE THINGS

POEMS BY SHANNON ENGLISH / ART BY GABRIELA PONCE CURLANGO

BEYOND THE VEIL PRESS 2025



"I am not a delicate thing

An impossible thing

A miraculous thing

That shouldn't exist, yet I do."



Advance Praise for Delicate Things



"Through exploring challenging topics, English scatters affirmations throughout these accessible poems which allows for bite-sized digestion without a bitter aftertaste at the end of the book." -Annemarie Wells, Survived by and founder/host of The Joy of Poeting



"Shannon English's poetry gently caresses the soul and threads nature and mental health with the precision of a poetic surgeon." -Sierra Zounes, Sagittarius and Circuitous Life Lessons



"Shannon guides us on meandering paths, using questions for self-reflection [...] to quietly guide us to the impactful self-discoveries [...] She rejoins her body, proclaiming their survival." -Susan Niemi, Yoni Provenance



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108 pages, Paperback

Published May 28, 2025

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

In her debut collection of poems, Shannon English lets the reader peek into her inner thoughts, fears, and hopes through the window of the page as if leaving a diary open for anyone to read. Though exploring challenging topics, English scatters affirmations throughout these accessible poems which allows for bite-sized digestion without a bitter aftertaste at the end of the book.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful collection of poems, organized in 5 categories from Pain to Belonging. English is able to put difficult emotions to paper and still have a collection that radiates joy. There is a little bit of everything in here, in the best way possible!