TAK Erzinger is an American/Swiss poet, artist and teacher. Her poems have been published by The Mojave He[art] Review, The Beautiful Space Journal, The Cirrus Poetry Review , The Curlew, The Rising Phoenix Press and more. Her close relationship with nature and her struggles with PTSD feature prominently in her work. The themes in her poetry touch upon nature, varying degrees of loss, forgiveness and healing, as well some environmental and social commentary.
Her debut collection “Found: Between the Trees,” (Grey Borders Book) is scheduled for release in April 2019 www.greyborders.com
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► TAK's microchaps & selected poems are available below.
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Origami Microchap |
Selected Poem(s) |
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| Under a Blanket of Blue | |||
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Cover collage by Jan K • |
Under a Blanket of Blue
I. Dancing
II. Parting clouds
III. Mountains |
IV. Buds
V. warm breeze
VI. sky exhales • TAK Erzinger 2019 |
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| Water Songs | |||
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Cover photo: Lake Geneva by author -
Every microchap
may be downloaded for free
from this website.
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The Gardener Warm earth replete with life
where he sows his seeds.
Each tiny speck cupped in his hand - delicate and divine. He carefully places them in rows as ribbons of worms tickle at his finger tips from below. She embodies the soil, and he is the gardener. It is here that she creates the right conditions for him to grow. ● TAK Erzinger © 2018
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Hidden I keep love in a bottle.
When I unscrew the cap - the fragrance smiles. Scents collected through the visages of
time release an emotion. It’s intoxicating, like sunshine,
like warm hugs. I inhale, incense, sea-salt, sweat.
I close my eyes. I’m drenched in the fragrance of that moment,
●its fullness, taking me back to another time. TAK Erzinger © 2018
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