Gritty and confrontational, this collection of love poems delves into the raw and visceral aspects of relationships. It captures the deep connection with the beloved, whether human or divine, expressing emotions that resonate with passion and intensity. The poems are crafted from a place of authenticity, exploring the complexities of love through vivid imagery and powerful language.
Exploring themes of love, loss, and identity, this collection of lyrical poems captures the essence of the inner emotional landscape. With a focus on raw expression, the poems evoke a sense of yearning through vivid imagery and flowing language, reminiscent of a mountain river. Each piece distills complex feelings into their most essential forms, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of voice and self-discovery.
She Speaks Tongues is a collection of the rising voices of five women, from silence (her image, ) to gesture, to word. Each section starts with a woman's portrait and follows with her unique rising voice in asemic writing to poems (words). Asemic writing lies between the mystery what is yet to be spoken, and semantics.
Asemic writing serves as a bridge between art and poetry in this collection, showcasing thirty-seven images that challenge traditional literary forms. Karla Van Vliet blends her artistic practices with personal reflections, expressing the need to write even in the absence of words. Her work captures the essence of writing as a gesture, inviting readers to connect with the emotions evoked by her abstract expressions. This exploration reveals a unique perspective on the creative process and the power of visual language.