#R.H. Swaney

[cassiemfowler]

“I wish we could talk about our hearts like we talk about the weather, because whether or not we are okay is more important than the chance of rain.” ~ R.H. Swaney ❤️ … YES, … ABSOLUTELY, … 100%!!! ❤️

[rohhit]

I wish we could talk about our hearts like we talked about the weather, because whether or not we are okay is more important than the chance of rain. - R.H Swaney

[soulbitescom]

“I WISH WE COULD TALK ABOUT OUR HEARTS LIKE WE TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER, BECAUSE WHETHER OR NOT WE ARE OK IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE CHANCE OF RAIN.” (are you OK? 🫶🏻) words by R.H. Swaney art by unknown via @pinterest soul by Martine Girault ↘️ this world needs a grouphug so join @instasoulbites & share good vibes 🫶🏻 - #instasoulbites #soulbites #thisworldneedsagrouphug #soulvibes #goodvibestribe #positivevibe #soulquotes #positivevibetribe #goodvibesquotes #positiveenergy #positiveminds #inspiringquote #choosecompassion #vulnerable #vulnerabilityisstrength #streetartlovers #streetartdaily #streetartphoto #streetquotes #streetsign #streetsigns #christmasgoals https://www.instagram.com/p/CmjuGwMs_El/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[reaper81pr]

SEEDS AND GARDENS If words are seeds, let flowers grow from your mouth, not weeds. If heart are gardens, plant those flowers in the chest of the ones who exist around you. — R.H. Swaney @itsbambitoyou #dream #thoughts #nature #photography #love #naturephotography #garden #art #beautiful #flowerphotography #portraitphotography #portraitphotographer #portrait #portraits #portraitmood #portraiture #portraitoftheday #portraitart #artphotography #Fineartportrait #vermontphotos #vermontbyvermonters #vermontphotography #vermontphotographer #vermont #art #beauty #woman #BeExcellentToEachOther #TheGoodIsOutThere (at Waitsfield, Vermont) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch19Fbgu06t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[itsagoodlife]

I owe it to myself to dig deep inside my chest and dust off the parts of me that make up my identity. It is mine, and only mine, to define, to reclaim, to hold close.

R.H. Swaney

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[kbearstuff]

“It’s okay to cry. Every tear is a river gracefully flowing through the pain, taking your heart to a place it can finally rest.”

- Lovely Seeds// R.H. Swaney

[idiosyncraticallymyself]

Let It Be Healing will come when we stop picking at our wounds with shame and guilt.

R.H. Swaney, Lovely Seeds

[smokeinherperfume]

Ooo what have you been reading? 💛

Recently I finished Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered (which was amazing) by Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff and I hope this reaches her in time by R.H Sin.

Right now I’m reading Lovely Seeds by R. H Swaney, Face It by Debbie Harry, and Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid!

It’s sleepover Saturday!

[mindful-air]

10.21.19 | picking up my book tonight and reading the poem “freedom”.

pause for a moment and read this because it’s so deep.

i annotated all over just to remmeber the feelings.

what are your thoughts on this poem?

book: lovely seeds - r.h swaney

[chloemetz]

Book Review: [Dis]connected Poems & Stories of Connection and Otherwise - Amanda Lovelace; Nikita Gill; Iain S. Thomas; Cyrus Parker; Sara Bond; Yena Sharma Purmasir; Trista Mateer; Canisia Lubrin; R. H. Swaney; Pierre Alex Jeanty

Are you ready for your new favourite collection? This might just be my favourite of the year so far. #Disconnected #BookReview

  Wow, wow, wow this is an incredible connection. Going in I expected more poetry than short stories but in the end, I thought these were some of the best short stories I have ever read. There was a real sense of variety despite the connection they all share and the collection itself.

This is a collection that tackles so many different issues from grief to family. Real life issues to fantastic…

[internationaltaste]

I know this isn't a poetry post, but so many good moments have happened today that I wanted to share my happiness with you all. I finally received the book #lovelyseeds by R.H. Swaney and I am so happy to finally add this book with the rest of my growing poetry books. He is such a wonderful writer and I'm so happy I'm able to hold this book in my hands and read it from pages. I also got the keyboard I ordered in the mail today. I used to be a super band nerd while in high school, and after spending the last two years without touching an instrument, I can't believe I still remember how to play. Some things never go away I guess, and I know that my love for music will never fade. I honestly feel like for the first time in a long time that my life is taking a turn for the better and I feel like a better person. I hope that you, or anyone who reads this, knows that life will get better. I hope you all have an amazing day and a happy life.

~ Sending you all my love, i.n.t.

[danithebookaholic-blog]

REVIEW!

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[Dis]Connected: Poems and Stories of Connection and Otherwise

By Multiple Authors

Publication Date: October 1, 2018 Genre: Adult, General Fiction, Poetry

Synopsis:

Humanity exists in a hyper connected world, where our closest friends, loves and enemies lie but a keyboard stroke away. Few know this better than the poets who have risen to the top of their trade by sharing their emotion, opinion and art with millions of fans. Combining the poetic forces of some of today’s most popular and confessional poets, this book presents poems and short stories about connection wrapped up in a most unique exercise in creative writing. Follow along as your favorite poets connect with each other; offering their poetry to the next poet who tells a story based on the concept presented to them. With poetry, stories and art, [Dis]Connected is a mixed media presentation of connection and collaboration.

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Author Info:

Cyrus Parker Twitter / Instagram

Yena Sharma Purmasir Twitter / Instagram

Canisia Lubrin Twitter / Instagram

Trista Mateer Twitter / Instagram

Michelle Halket Twitter / Instagram

Liam Ryan (No links found)

Pierre Alex Jeanty Twitter / Instagram

Amanda Lovelace Twitter / Instagram

Sara Bond Twitter / Instagram

Nikita Gill Twitter / Instagram

Iain S. Thomas Twitter / Instagram

R.H. Swaney Twitter / Instagram

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Review & Wrap-up:

When I first received [Dis]Connected I was intrigued by the concept of it. Michelle Halket, publisher at Central Avenue Publishing, came up with the idea for it when she heard someone say “they heard poetry was the next colouring book… referring to the craze of adult colouring books.” She couldn’t stand this thought, and so she came up with the idea of connecting poets from all over and have each one pen a poem. From there she drew names out of hat and had each poet then write a short story inspired by their assigned partner’s poem. The result: [Dis]Connected.

It has been forever and a day since I have read a book of short stories and even longer still since I have read a book of poems. I find that both of these styles involve a little more brain power to read - and to fully comprehend - than the average book and article. So much detail and understanding has to be crammed into this short and condensed frame, that if done incorrectly it’s just a hot mess. But if it is done correctly? The euphoria that can be received from the experience can be life altering!

While I wouldn’t say [Dis]Connected was ‘life-altering,’ I would say that I did connect with it and it’s many authors on several different levels. I saw their hurt, their pain, their love and loss. I saw the crazy sociopath and literary lover; the threatened immigrants and loved homosexuals; the real and the fey. I got a glimpse into their hearts and souls, and saw the world through their eyes. I found it very interesting to see how I could interpret a poem one way, and someone else could take that same poem and interpret in a completely different way; something I hadn’t done since studying Dickinson in my freshman English Literature class at Queens University. I forgot how fun it could be!

I sat down with [Dis]Connected intrigued and -if I”m honest - a little daunted, but I walked away inspired and with a new view of the world. I was also I little mentally drained from finally giving my brain a much needed workout, but it was a great feeling, one that I look forward to doing more often!

If you’re looking for a book to make your mind work and connect you to others who are different than you, then I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of [Dis]Connected, and get ready for a journey into the depths of many different souls.

From one bookaholic to another, I hope I’ve helped you find your next fix. —Dani

Dani's Score out of 5: 📚📚📚📚

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[crispymochi]

She is gentle,powerful,beautiful,beautiful,peaceful,and inspiring. She will move you if you let her,or crash into you if you get in her way. She is an ocean waves. - R.H. Swaney 🌊 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #go #travel #travelblogger #travelphotography #photooftheday #havefun #summer #sunny #sunshine #holiday #dayoff #weekend #celebration #beach #beachbody #ocean #waves #quotes #qualitytime #style #luxury #like4like (at Suluban Beach, Bali)

[coyotechic]

There is an emptiness that surrounds that can be either haunting or refreshing. It depends on whether we are lonely or searching for room to breathe. - R.H. Swaney (at Washington Heights, New York)

[ijustkindalikebooks]

Review: Lovely Seeds by R.H. Swaney. 

The debut collection from Swaney, Lovely Seeds is a collection that sees her discuss growth, autonomy and change in a stunning and lyrical way that sticks with you. 

Swaney certainly delivers emotion in her words throughout this book as she explores different themes. Moving through Political and Personal and how they connect, this book is a sign of the times in the best of ways. 

A fantastic collection of poems, R.H. Swaney shines in her debut here, giving us something fresh and thoughtful that you will be dwelling on for days. 

(I received an ARC from Netgalley for a honest review).