Excruciating Bliss
BY ROHINI ELYSE
A COLLECTION OF POEMS
a collection of poems on grief,
motherhood, God, and
the precious sweetness of life
in between it all
Excruciating bliss - $27
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A vulnerable offering straight from the heart, this book includes seventy-two original poems. This collection touches on the rawness of loss, the journey of motherhood, and the simple miracles in everyday life.
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This book has that timeless vintage feel, and is made with a level of quality that plans to last generations. Hardbound in linen, whether you choose to leave the slipcover on or off it is sure to shine on any bookcase.
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“Each poem inspires a moment of reflection to sit still and recognize that there is beauty to be felt in every moment, including those that are born in heartache.” - Cat C.
“This beautiful collection tenderly cradles the delicate experience of grief, offering space to breathe, to mourn, and to heal. Rohini’s words are both a balm and a mirror, reflecting our shared humanity in loss and the enduring presence of love through remembrance.” - Carly R.
“It felt like these words were speaking directly to me, helping me relate and heal within my own experiences with grief. Truly an amazing collection of poetry.” ~ Daniela B
a note to the reader -
I have learned that words weave us together. For that reason I’m offering mine to you, humbled and grateful for this opportunity to connect more deeply. As I began to grieve my Mother and then my Daughter, reading the raw and brutally beautiful words of others deep in grief brought me immense comfort. I felt like the poems I read transformed from simple ink and paper to loving arms that held me in their embrace when I needed it most. Our honest life experience, when shared with others, has the opportunity to become a blessing of true and powerful wisdom.
Not only does this book include the jagged fragments of my deepest grief expressed on paper, but it also includes Grace, Joy, and Love: the ever-evolving pathway of healing. In the darkest times, I lit candles for myself, until one day, the sunshine peaked through again, and I no longer needed to squint to see the light bursting forth all around me. This book contains grief alongside awe, adoration, and a potent celebration of life. My hope is that reading these words reminds you, too, that all is possible when Love is involved. Grief and Love are bedmates, and their teachings are immense.
There is so much grace woven into each and every moment we experience. For the immense grace that brought you here, reading these words, I am grateful. May these poems land in the corner of your heart that calls to them.
With Love and Gratitude,
Rohini