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I Hope You Remember
I Hope You Remember: Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living | Josie Balka
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For fans of Rupi Kaur and Cleo Wade, this first collection of poetry from the viral TikTok poet Josie Balka evokes themes of nostalgia, love, envy, and hope, speaking to the universal longings that live deep in our souls. Ive never seen anyone at a public pool with a memorable enough body, good or bad, that I think about it ever again. If this line sounds familiar, its because youve heard it in the background of thousands of videos on social mediaa humbling reminder from poet and radio personality Josie Balka that whats important in our lives now isnt necessarily whats important to us in the long run. I Hope You Remember, Josies first book of poetry, includes this poem and over eighty others, some previously published and others never shared before. Every page in this collection hits home, rhapsodizing on universal experiences like jealousy, family relationships, complex body image, falling in and out of love (with others and yourself), and the everchanging lens of nostalgia. With sparse, clear prose, Josies poetry looks to bring forth deep feelings like grief, envy, apathy, joy, and, most importantly, hope. Evocative and full of force, these poems will hit you in the gut, pull your heartstrings, and make you long for moments past.
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Josie‘s work is absolutely beautiful!
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