Sunday, April 5, 2026

Pocketful of Poetry: Formally a Short Book of Poems

 Hi everyone! I’m excited to share my self-published, published September 20, 2024.  My poetry collection, Pocketful of Poetry, a compact yet deeply personal anthology that explores the layered, tender, and sometimes contradictory nature of the human experience.

The book is divided into five themed chapters—Love Poems, Self-Reflection, Odes, Struggle & Activism, and an Epilogue. These pieces were born from quiet reflection, joyful moments, heartbreak, social awareness, and the desire to transform lived experience into art. The collection honors traditional poetic form while embracing creative freedom when the message demands it.

🏆 A proud moment:
 My poem “The Sun Does Shine in the Ghetto” earned Honorable Mention in the Non-Rhyming Poetry category of the 94th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, chosen from nearly 3,800 entries submitted from 45 countries. This recognition means a lot to me and reflects the emotional depth I aim to bring to all my writing.

If you enjoy poetry that is heartfelt, socially conscious, and easy to revisit again and again, I’d be honored if you checked it out.

📕 Available here:
 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pocketful-Poetry-Formally-Short-Poems/dp/B0DF7YHZZL
 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pocketful-of-poetry-elizabeth-smith/1146209322

I’m happy to share sample pages, discuss my writing process, or answer any questions about the collection. Thanks for supporting independent authors! 



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