One

by Chelsea Moran

"One is a beautifully written collection of poetry. The form and technique are uniquely Chelsea Moran's. Her voice is strong and clearly making a statement about today's world, yet at the same time falling on history in subtle ways in a longing for things of the past and simplicity. The book was written on a typewriter in the first draft, and as you are reading you almost feel as you are being taken back in time as the writer tries to share a message of recovery, change and growth." Melinda Cochrane Editor and Publisher

108 pages, Paperback

Published July 19, 2017

Reviews

[Elena B.]

Short and sweet!

Knowing Chelsea personally, it's hard not to recognize her sweet, insightful self, transpiring into her writing.

I don't read much poetry so I'm not sure how to 'classify' this refreshing writing style. She writes.. essence . And just like essence, it is powerful and concentrated. It is very different from the poems I've read before.


Sometimes home
has a heartbeat,
- homeless


The aesthetic of my smile
does not display the damage of
my heart,
- armor


The resilience of putting
yourself back together
again,
- 52 Pick-Up


Walking around with the weight
of regret like is the only
thing you own,
- forgive yourself


Replacing the old with the new,
- spring cleaning


Listen to understand not to hear,
bask in the silence
of observation
- bystander


Do not confine your life
to a paint by number,
- explore



Thank you for your tragedies,
- art