IN THE SAME PLACE: Poetry and Photography Journey for Those Seeking Healing and Belonging

by Mia MP

In the Same Place is a deeply intimate poetry and fine art photography collection exploring healing, self-discovery, feminine resilience, and the universal search for belonging. Through raw, heartfelt poems and evocative imagery, this contemporary poetry collection invites readers to reflect, feel, reclaim their strength, and begin again, no matter where life has taken them.

Told in three powerful movements, the book mirrors the emotional journey many carry

ROOTS: Childhood memories, first love, family bonds, and the comfort of home.
DIASPORA: Nostalgia, personal challenges, emotional exile, and the ache of distance.
REFORM: Resilience, rediscovered joy, new connections, and rebuilding a sense of home from within.

Interwoven throughout the collection is a unique fine art photography project centered on the symbolism of feet, our first steps, our journeys, and the stories we carry. Each image deepens the emotional experience, creating a rare fusion of poetry with photography that lingers long after the final page.

Perfect for readers who
• Healing poetry and emotional growth
• Empowering poetry for women navigating change
• Poetry about belonging and personal transformation
• Love and loss poems that speak to the soul
• Self-discovery poetry rooted in resilience
• Feminine strength, inspiration, and emotional healing
• Contemporary poetry collections with visual storytelling

Whether you are navigating change, rediscovering yourself, or searching for a poetic reminder that you are not alone, In the Same Place offers a sanctuary, a space of mindfulness, reflection, and quiet strength.

178 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 16, 2025

About the author

Mia MP is an award-winning Cuban photographer, poet, and writer base on USA, whose work blends visual arts and storytelling to inspire people to heal and build the life their deserve. A graduate in Science in Communication from Havana University, she has been featured in prominent publications like Azahar, Nagari, Shades of Grey, EYES magazine, and WePhoto ebooks among others.

Her latest book pairs healing poetry with fine art photography, exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery. Mia has exhibited internationally, including shows in Miami and Tokyo, and is passionate teacher in Florida. She love reading, learning and collaborating with other artists, has developed many literary and visual projects including her magazine about street photography where Mia gathered photographers around the world to bring their images and experiences to this project “Did You Know Cities Tell Stories.”

Connect with Mia on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, (@mia.mpauthorinfocus), and Goodreads (Mia. M.P.).

Reviews

[Natasha Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am sitting here, trying to compose the perfect review for this incredible work and there just aren’t any or enough words to fully describe what this authors words do to my soul, mind and spirit.
To feel emotions like I do when reading her poetry, saddens me when I read the last one but in the same breath, my heart is so full.
She has included so many surprises for her friends, it truly shows who this woman is, not only as an author but as a person. Such a beautiful collection. Thank you Mia.

[Maja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book, took me into inner spaces of deep reflection, delight and depth. The words and pictures bring forward stories that made me feel connected, and human. She speaks to pain but also hope. Insightful, open and honest. It was beautiful done!

[Gillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the Same Place is the second book of poetry for the Inner Journey Series.

Mia's poetry is special. Along with her beautiful, soulful words, Mia brings us on a journey of her fine art photography as well. I love how this is a family affair, with her sister being the model throughout this poetic adventure.

This book of poetry is evocative, bringing us through time and place. I resonated with the poems which spoke of immigrating to a strange new country, the experiences of having to build a new life, make new friends, find new goals, accept new situations and challenges. Throughout the book, you are brought to the place Mia grew up in (Havana). You can almost imagine her grandparents; her love her her country of origin, and feel the longing that takes place being far from home.

There is also a strong sense of self and purpose, of finding oneself within her poetry. As well as this, there are the footsteps taken to find oneself, find love and live through all these experiences. I think these are experiences and emotions we have all felt, we can all understand and empathize with on many levels.

One of my particular favourites was called, Greenhouse. The yearning in this poem, of reminiscing of home and times gone, of remembering the experiences of another place and time really hit home for me. The end, 'a land watered with tears bears no fruit,' is powerful, because it reminds us that if we dwell on the negatives, nothing good will grow.

Another favourite and a beautiful surprise was the poem, 'Dance floor.' And to know why I love it so much, one would have to read it! (Thank you, Mia). Also, I have to make note of the lovely photography scattered throughout the book. Each carefully considered work travels through the book, complimenting Mia's poetry perfectly.

If you love poetry, or are new to it, give these books a read. They are beautiful.

[Alinar Den · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure art...

Words can't describe the beauty and the magical magnetism of this book.
The poems, the photos, the quotes... everything about this book is just breathtaking!
Every word carries a meaning.

And if it wasn't enough, Mia added our footprints to her pages... mine and other authors... I am so honored! ♥️

[Ann Dunbar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Literary Refuge That Feels Like Coming Home

I first bought In the Same Place as an ebook, but Mia MP's words touched me so deeply that I needed the physical book in my hands. I'm so grateful I did - the fine art photography is stunning, and holding this collection feels like holding something sacred.

Mia describes a book as "a house built by words," and she has truly created a refuge here. This isn't a collection to rush through. I found myself reading one poem, then closing the book to sit with it in peace and quiet, letting her words settle into the spaces in my own heart that needed them.
The three-part journey - ROOTS, DIASPORA, REFORM - mirrors so much of what many of us carry: the ache of leaving, the struggle to belong, the courage to rebuild. When I read "Road to Myself" recently, I felt it speaking directly to my own journey. Mia has this remarkable gift for writing with such intimate honesty that you feel seen, understood, and less alone.

The photography project exploring feet as symbols of movement and memory is deeply moving - our feet carry our stories, our grief, our joy, and our return. Every visual element adds another layer of beauty and meaning.

This book is more than poetry - it's a safe space Mia has built for all of us who have ever felt displaced, who are searching for home, or who are finding the courage to build one anyway. Her gentle spirit and profound courage shine through every page.

Thank you, Mia, for sharing your soul with us. This book is a gift to the world.

[Marianne Antonichuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in this series of poems a lot of these poems hit close to home for me so heartfelt inspiring emotional like she is looking into your souls and knows what you need to hear I have never been so emotionally connected to words before it’s so amazing

[Emma Karolina · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the Same Place will greet your soul and wash it with memory, visually capture your heart and release it back into the wild.
I absolutely loved the first poetry book in this series “At the Same Time”. Mia’s way with words and photography is truly breathtaking. She weaves such potent themes that had me completely enraptured. I read In the Same Place in one sitting, it’s spectacular. I could feel, taste, hear what she spoke of. She presents to her readers, as if to say “here, come, step into my head and sit a moment, please. Listen to the beat of your pulse and pause for your soul to take a breath.” And I did.
Not just her own raw words and imagery, Mia also has author and artist quotes throughout, capturing other’s sayings to truly align her pieces and coexist; intertwine them, bringing in even more emotion and tangible senses for her readers. It is such a stunning way to collaborate and share the expression of words.
Mia truly is a compassionate soul sharing her work with the world. She doesn’t hold anything back and it’s so, so beautiful and heartbreakingly honest.
Thank you, Mia, for another emotion filled masterpiece.
Honoured, touched, awoken.

[Brenda Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is to be read with your soul.

In The Same Place is a five star read. In fact, it goes beyond that.

Once again, this author's ability to bring healing to my soul through her words is a talent most do not have.
Each poem, each word, opened closed doors in my mind, and memories surfaced.
The author writes with her soul, and in turn, her words touched my soul.

I highly recommend In The Same Place and At The Same Time to everyone.
It's such an incredible experience to be able to connect with myself through another's words.

Five 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 for In The Same Place.
I eagerly await the next book from this amazing author.

[Kay Ni C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I savoured this book and didn't binge, although I wanted to. I felt this book was the one you read over weeks and just enjoy the moments. Beautifully written poetry. Deep, raw, emotional and heartfelt. And her photography is beautiful.
Can't wait for what's next Mia

[Sherry Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book of poetry. Poems that hit the heart and made you think about yourself. The photos were simply but beautiful. Less is more. I loved it.