Poems that will change the way you think
Empty Your Cup
Poems that reflect on the impact of our memories in our lives that can cause us to think and act in limiting ways. These reflections help identify biases that influence the way we experience events in our lives. The poems provide a positive perspective on relatable topics that can shift habitual negative thinking patterns.
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Hourglass
Poems that reflect on the elusive nature of time and dreams. The poems provide thought-provoking reflections on how our relationship with time changes throughout our lives. In a society that has become increasingly fast-paced, this book invites readers to slow down and ponder the meaning that time has in their lives.
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Reader Reviews
“Each poem made me think about a personal experience. The collection is so relevant to my life—mindful, therapeutic, and deeply resonant.”
— Natalie, A Book and a Dog Blog
“Elegantly understated and contemplative… This book feels like a peaceful meditation. You’ll keep finding new meaning with every re-read.”
— Reedsy Discovery Reviewer
“A collection that explores anger, fear, compassion, and empathy through poetry that heals and reflects.”
— Natalie, A Book and a Dog Blog
“Martins’ poems gently invite reflection and joy... The poems encourage readers to think without telling them what to think”
— Emma Lee, Author of The Significance of a Dress
Explore two modern chapbooks by c. martins that reflect on memory, time, identity, and healing.
Each collection offers a poetic lens on the human experience—capturing both the quiet inner world and the shifting nature of how we see ourselves, others, and the past.
📖 Empty Your Cup
By c. martins
Empty Your Cup is a modern poetry collection that invites readers to gently release old memories, limiting beliefs, and heavy emotions. Through lyrical verse, the author explores the quiet power of letting go of fear, anger, and limiting beliefs.
From reflections on both daily thoughts and deeper emotions, these poems offer space for transformation. This collection is a thoughtful gift for anyone on a journey of self-awareness or healing.
• Themes: mindfulness, emotional healing, memory, personal growth
• Perfect for: fans of reflective poetry or journaling
⏳ Hourglass
By c. martins
In Hourglass, c. martins turns poetic attention to time itself—how it bends and stretches depending on our memories, emotions, and dreams. This collection moves from the quiet mystery of our nightly visions to the way we see ourselves through others’ eyes. One standout poem challenges modern beauty standards, offering a new way to define worth.
At once intimate and philosophical, these verses offer space to slow down, reflect, and rethink how we view time, self, and connection.
• Themes: time perception, beauty, dreams, identity, relationships
• Perfect for: deep thinkers, night-dreamers, and anyone navigating change
Together, these two chapbooks offer a rich and thought-provoking journey through the inner landscape of memory, time, and self-discovery.