C. Martins is a poet whose work explores themes of self-reflection, transformation, and the human experience.
With a background in psychology and a deep interest in the emotional and existential aspects of life, she creates poetry that invites readers to reflect on personal growth.
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Hourglass is a collection of thought-provoking poems by C. Martins. I thoroughly enjoyed each poem. Her poetry is so relatable, and I could see myself in each one. It made me think about my own life and how it relates to the ideas she was exploring.
In “Reflection,” the poet prompts the reader to explore how we perceive ourselves. The poem “Nostalgia” resonated with me as I have been reminiscing about past memories lately. As someone who is acutely aware of time, I found the poem “Hands on the Clock” particularly engaging. The poem, “A Lifetime in a Day,” describes me perfectly! Additionally, the poems about sleep were highly appreciated
These poems will be wonderful to revisit throughout time. I envision myself selecting a poem at a time for deeper contemplation. A recurring theme in her writing is mindfulness, which aligns with my daily meditation practice. This connection likely contributed to the profound resonance I experienced with her poems.
— Natalie, A book and a dog blog
Empty Your Cup is a unique poetry collection by C. Martins. I often find poetry difficult to comprehend, but this collection is so relevant to my experiences that I was immediately impressed by the poet’s insight. Each poem made me think about a personal experience, which speaks to the poet’s talent.
This collection of poems focuses on feelings, most notably anger, fear, compassion, and empathy. “Let It Be” emphasized a practice of mindfulness, while “Let Go of What You Know” encourages contemplation of acceptance.
Many of these poems possess therapeutic qualities, evoking memories of my career as a therapist. Notably, “Mirror” reminded me of things I have said while facilitating group therapy sessions, while “Stereotype” speaks to how our experiences help shape our view of ourselves and the world. The poem “Refuge” stands out as my personal favorite.
— Natalie, A book and a dog blog
Loved it!
The elegantly understated and contemplative "Empty Your Cup" collection asks you to pause, clear your mind, and welcome fresh insights.
Every poem invites the reader to approach life's difficulties with clarity and an open mind, evoking the feeling of a peaceful meditation period. Throughout, familiar metaphors are used to turn ordinary events into thought-provoking moments.
The thoughtful pacing of the book enables readers to carefully read each poem and consider its significance. It's the kind of collection you can go back to repeatedly and keep finding new facets.
In conclusion, anyone who like poetry that gracefully and simply speaks to the soul should read Empty Your Cup. In a world when time moves quickly and opportunities to slow down and clear our minds are few, this serves as a gentle reminder to do just that. This book will undoubtedly have an impact on readers of all experience levels, regardless of their poetry reading background.
— Hemangini Raval, Reedsy discovery
Martins explores a philosophy and attitudes towards life that contribute towards resilience: letting go of things that can’t be changed, focusing on what gives a reader peace and an inner joy. It strives towards aphorisms. Noticeably none of the poems end in full-stops or periods, but there are question marks. These are asking the reader to think but not telling the reader what to think. They can be read in one sitting or dipped into in those moments when a reader has chance to sit down with a refreshing cup of tea.
— Emma Lee, Author of The significance of a dress
