I planned to leave off any introduction, but my dear friend and favorite poet told me that my audience would come with questions and I should provide at least some context. Most of the poems contained in this collection were written to commission. They were commissioned for everything from birthday gifts, and classroom wall-hangings, to happiness mantras and grief meditations. I wrote those to help others feel, but in doing so, I learned so much about myself. The poems in this collection that were not commissioned were my true and sincere prayers direct from my prayer journal. 2019-2021 have been difficult years for me in deep, incalculable ways. Every single one of these poems helped me make a bit of sense of the pain, grief, and search for hope and joy that I have been experiencing. I hope they can in some small way do the same for you. Thank you for being here with me now. Stay as long as you like.
About the Author
Schereéya is a storyteller, wordsmith, comedian, Instagram photographer, parent, partner, and alleged “person” (though “Fairy Princeling-slash-priestess” is probably more accurate.) Faer art is inspired by Southern roots, life abroad, and anything and everything green. Schereéya lives near a woodland oasis in Pittsburgh with faer children and spouse. Follow along with faer art and further projects on social media @ Schereeya. Prayers & Pixies is Schereéya’s debut collection.
