Published in Consilience
I am very proud to be included in Issue 12 Struggle of Consilience, an online journal that explores the spaces where the sciences and the arts meet.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.03.2023 · Last modified 28.03.2023
I am very proud to be included in Issue 12 Struggle of Consilience, an online journal that explores the spaces where the sciences and the arts meet.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 17.02.2023 · Last modified 24.02.2023
One of my poems is featured in the Still We Rise Zine and I’m so happy to share pages with so many talented writers and artists. I worked on the design and editing.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 31.08.2022 · Last modified 4.01.2023
have a look around. You can find a selection of my poems as well as my collaborations. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 26.08.2022 · Last modified 31.08.2022
“Hope is a Group Project – a poetry anthology ” is an inspirational collection of poems about hope, featuring 98 international writers and original illustrations by Scottish artist, Colin Thom and is published by The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 18.07.2022 · Last modified 21.07.2022
Seaside Syllables is a poetry anthology created and compiled by Kim Brake @kimbrakephotography brought 10 women together in an international collaborative project that collectively inspired creativity and connections
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 4.07.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
“Expressions from the Heart” is an international poetry anthology containing poems by 40 women writers from 15 countries compiled and edited by Ishita Ganguly and is now available worldwide via Amazon.
I am so proud to be included with a poem.
hold
a dream
turned into paper
sharing space with poets
anthology
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 28.02.2022 · Last modified 28.03.2023
Overview of my poetry projects
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 9.01.2022 · Last modified 3.11.2022
You can now find me and my newsletter on Substack.https://mirjammahler.substack.com/ I will share writing, writing prompts, books I love, ideas, thoughts and inspiration. You can sign up here on Substack
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 15.02.2023 · Last modified 24.02.2023
I am beyond proud to be included in the Querencia Press Winter 2023 Anthology with an ice bathing series.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 22.01.2023
Reading and reading but somehow not keeping up with posting. These are 22 books that stood out last year for many different reasons. You can see all the books I read in 2022 here Homeland Elegies Akhtar, Ayad Ghosts Alderton, Dolly Dependency Ditlevsen, Tove Youth Ditlevsen, Tove Childhood Ditlevsen, Tove...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 16.01.2023 · Last modified 24.02.2023
I am beyond proud to be included in the Querencia Press Winter 2023 Anthology with an ice bathing series.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 31.12.2022
resilience
things happen
withstand the storm
stay grounded, stay firm
stability
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.12.2022
recovery
impossible expectations
healing takes time
rest, restore, slowly build
resilience
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 29.12.2022 · Last modified 30.12.2022
patience
need most
when have least
mindset key to enable
recovery
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 28.12.2022 · Last modified 30.12.2022
memories
tinted objectionably
sometimes even tainted
recall and reconstruct reality
patience
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.12.2022 · Last modified 30.12.2022
gratitude
telling stories
that grow into poems
bring back long forgotten
memories
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 26.12.2022 · Last modified 30.12.2022
friendships
help cope
in hard times
trust to be vulnerable
gratitude
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 25.12.2022 · Last modified 30.12.2022
community
finding togetherness
sharing and caring
slowly develop into deep
friendships
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.12.2022 · Last modified 30.12.2022
comfort
danger zone
fenced into sameness
find support, leave boundaries
community
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 23.12.2022 · Last modified 30.12.2022
adventure
choose one
go all in
thrill will turn into
comfort
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 22.12.2022 · Last modified 30.12.2022
gently
but firmly
nudging you to
leave comfort, search for
adventure
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 21.12.2022 · Last modified 22.12.2022
accountability
kind reminder
keep doing something
here to push you
gently
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 11.12.2022 · Last modified 21.12.2022
travel
somewhere, anywhere
close or far
never the same without
you
to share
views, laughs, benches
make a wish, travel
time
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 6.12.2022
appreciate
fleeting life
inhale passing breeze
live in the moment
now
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 26.11.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
awoke
left bed
went to say
hello to the Mediterranean
instead
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 23.11.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
mattina
a venezia
cappuccino e cornetto
una giornata d’arte
biennale
immersione artistica
un mondo creativo
che piacere guardare questo
paradiso
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 16.11.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
longing
be elsewhere
be someone else
be with special someone
unfulfilled
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 8.11.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
longings
sweet impatience
desire awakening slowly
renew, restart, come alive
beginnings
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
dragonfly
request renaming
no simple fly
no fiery fierce dragon
fairysoar
better fit
for beautiful creature
libelle or libélula or
queen
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
ghosts
fleeting presence
stuck on earth
dealing with unfinished business
roaming
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 29.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
milky
sunset walk
seeking for distraction
head full of worries
comfort
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 26.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
you are not alone
holding you from far away
know that I am here
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 25.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
emerge
cold liquid
infusing calm energy
melting away hot anxiety
renewed
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
clouds
be gone
wish for blue
please come back for
rain
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
distracted
information overload
take a break
head in the clouds
dream
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 23.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
becoming
a poet
means noticing things
keep them forever safely
cherished
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 20.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
fellow
book lover
left this earth
I will cherish her
thoughts
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 19.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
scanty
little orchid
water, substrate, fertilizer
nothing helped, she sulked
miserable
dreading attention
once I ignored
suddenly she thrived beautifully
shy
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 15.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
Gedichte schreiben – nein, das ist gar nichts für mich, oder vielleicht doch?Wie kann ich meine Ideen und Gedanken illustrieren? 23.11.2022, 09:30-11:00 Kokoschinski UlmHafengasse 19 89073 Ulm Der Erlös der Veranstaltung wird an Frauen helfen Frauen e.V., Ulm gespendet. Anhand von Mirjams Schreibimpulsen und inspiriert durch Arianes Illustrationen schreiben wir spontan kleine...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 15.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
elegance
in stripes
power, strength, courage
guardian of the ecosystem
tiger
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 14.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
believe
your teen
when they say
there is such a
thing
as being
much too clean
let them set own
standards
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 10.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
smile
stuck below
incapable of reaching
eyes that honestly reflect
happiness
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 8.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
ancient
olive grove
observes and chuckles
as I attempt wobbly
tree
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 8.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
ancient
olive tree
shares its fruits
someone born another century
curing
transforms bitter
into delicious treat
recipe passed on through
generations
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 6.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
adventure
await outside
the foxes‘ den
prepare in their sleep
emerge
web both tingle
in anticipation of touch
pleasure
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 5.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
if
this was
my last poem
I would keep adding
words
building my
endless elfchen chain
like soft ocean waves
words
and silence
coming and going
never tiring always reinventing
poems
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 5.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
this
is you
this is me
we are not alike
connect
spirit animal
can show me
to trust, persist, endure
love
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 3.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
irresistible
chubby cat
web both tingle
in anticipation of touch
pleasure
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 2.10.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
what
if you
could see me
thriving so after leaving
you
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.09.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
standing
still am
you left me
missing you so desperately
wish
could sit
together on bench
contemplating the endless river
together
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 26.09.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
s
missing
coffee cup
mine since college
dropped to the floor
shattered
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 26.09.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
bullies
aggressive dominators
enjoy inflicting pain
abuse imbalance of power
intimidate
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 16.09.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
proposal
never happened
spent months apart
reunion, marry me, say
yes
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 8.09.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
september
fresh start
dreaded summer farewell
both beginning and end
cycle
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 6.09.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
cinnamon
childhood memories
fill the air
inhale warm delicious embrace
home
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 4.09.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
star
left behind
after the others
have gone to bed
welcoming
the sun
greeting the birds
bow to new day
morning
prompt „morning star# by @altpoetryprompts
Elfchen 69/111
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 2.09.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
letter
you wrote
many decades ago
one lonely summer night
remember
endless vacations
no chats, texts
not even landline telephones
isolation
long letters
keep in touch
share our teenage dramas
friendship
sent you
a box full
all your old letters
delivered
younger self
to you doorstep
reminiscing with joy
today
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 31.08.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
anticipation
nighttime dream
turns into reality
after the sun rises
fly
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.08.2022 · Last modified 31.08.2022
“On the other side” was published in “Expressions from the Heart” an international poetry anthology containing poems by 40 women writers from 15 countries compiled and edited by Ishita Ganguly @iamauthorishitaThe anthology is available worldwide via Amazon. Watch the video here Music and video editing by Noah Mahler @noahmahlermusic
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.08.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
wish
I could
calmly contemplate beauty
instead of trying to
explain
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.08.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
cowardice
superfluous trait
face your fears
extinguish lack of bravery
courage
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 13.08.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
frog
yoga pose
open hips wide
aspirational goal, remain humble
tadpole
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 12.08.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
chocolate
melting delight
sweet or bitter
charms palate, calms soul
faithful
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 9.08.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
promise
look up
find solace above
when you feel blue
comfort
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 3.08.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
hike
summer mountain
cow bell orchestra
conquering fear of heights
panorama
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.07.2022 · Last modified 1.11.2022
Schreibwerkstatt: Kleine Gedichte inspiriert durch die Ausstellung »Malerische Poesie – Grafiken von Chagall und Zeitgenossen« in der Kunsthalle Weishaupt mit Mirjam Mahler am Donnerstag, den 29. September, 15 – 16:30 Uhr. Mehr Infos hier Short poetry workshop at the Kunsthalle Weishaupt inspired by the exhibition “Poetry in painting -graphic works...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.07.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
air
invisible force
absence will kill
presence fills with life
breathe
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 29.06.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
teal
blue green
like ocean waves
dive into peaceful escape
mystery
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 22.06.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
release
jump in
breathe it out
watch worries float away
dissolve
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 20.06.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
floating
tranquil glow
after power flow
recover for next practice
bliss
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 13.06.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
immolation
coniferous forest
burn to live
rise from the ashes
survive
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 13.06.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
tasty
every bite
sweet flaky crunch
tender soft buttery bliss
perfection
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 8.06.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
beautiful
thing you
yes, you are
believe me, I know
cherish
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 31.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
surprise
two deer
morning forest walk
hello my dear friends
goodbye
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
afraid
of falling
at lightning speed
from a race bike
instead
just walking
tripped and fell
hurt my knee badly
dangerous
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
overcome
inherent fear
becomes self-fulfilling prophecy
might fall, will fall
brave
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 25.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
sacred
majestic height
touching the sky
far from earthly worries
respite
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 16.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
feast
in motion
famished from flying
ferocious hunger, delicious appeasement
satisfaction
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 14.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
sorry
mat occupied
sore, hungry, tired
so no yoga today
acceptance
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 9.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
sunrise
morning hike
lake skinny dipping
old couple watching amused
laughing
sweet indecency
undress each other
walk into the lake
smiling
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 9.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
first
sweet indecency
kissing on bench
summer in the city
alive
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 9.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
wondrous
shifting landscape
ever changing scenery
find permanence in motion
solace
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 7.05.2022
Reading and reading but somehow not keeping up with posting. I also read this year: Olive, Again (reread, to be discussed in the Book Club I host)Daheim by Judith HerrmannDie Heldin reist by Doris DörrieRebecca by Daphne du MaurierA Room of One’s Own by Virginia WoolfThe Hours by Michael Cunningham...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 7.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
pay attention
beauty standing out
stop motion, look closely
appreciate
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 5.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
take apart
stiff, unaligned body
rebuild piece by piece
recovery
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 4.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
hail or shine
my mat and me
consistency
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.05.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
pool
jump in
break favorite goggles
get out, replace, adjust
swim
arms trembling
eyes bright red
rest proud, writing poems
motion
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
morphology
masterfully designed
size, shape, structure
united in liquid home
coexistence
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 21.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
bench
welcome respite
breathing, eyes closed
wind sings, sun warms
replenish
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 19.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
path
outdoor home
by the river
every walk new discoveries
solace
poems come
thoughts roam freely
accompanied by singing birds
comfort
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 17.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
bestowed
cherished legacy
light long extinguished
continuing comfort and guidance
stars
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 15.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
tree
concert hall
bees humming fortissimo
the sound of silence
gone
a tree stood tall
concert hall
orchestra of bees
humming fortissimo
now it’s gone
the sound of silence
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 14.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
adjectives
randomly assembled
harmonious word display
is this really poetry
question
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 14.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
spark
slow singe
flickering glow ignites
sizzling hot scorching combustion
ash
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 10.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
clouds
cotton candy
cute caressing clusters
charming collection clean cumulus
calm
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 8.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
nonabrasive
feeling vulnerable
words can hurt
gently use thoughtful consideration
self-protection
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 7.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
nonabrasive
soothing force
elements of contradiction
freeing wind, cleansing rain
nature
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 3.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
rise
after setback
weather the challenges
remain full of hope
resilience
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 2.04.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
abandon
old habits
self-deprecating hurtful words
be proud of your
accomplishments
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.03.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
prolific
create endlessly
quantity becomes quality
write more, write better
ameliorate
prolific
keep trying
again and again
million grains of sand
pearl
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 18.03.2022 · Last modified 26.03.2022
Book Club Apri 2022 The Copenhagen Trilogy by Tove Ditlevsen is breathtakingly beautiful and incredible sad. What a voice. Childhood, motherhood, love, marriage and writing, all the writing.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 16.03.2022 · Last modified 18.03.2022
Book Club March 2022
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 16.03.2022 · Last modified 18.03.2022
March 2022
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 10.03.2022 · Last modified 25.03.2022
Sula by Toni Morrison is a book about friendship and family and about everything that can go right and everything that can go wrong.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 9.03.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
blue
perfect sky
how dare you
on this horrible day
gloom
thank you
I needed perfect
on this horrible day
hope
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 4.03.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
miss
your way
every single day
until no more days
birthday
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 28.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
neglected passion
resurrected my biography
music in my life
comeback
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 25.02.2022 · Last modified 26.03.2022
Book Club March 2022 Not easy, not fun but smart and well crafted and very important to understand our world a little better. Everyone should read Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar, find some nice people to discuss it after reading it.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 25.02.2022 · Last modified 18.03.2022
March 2022
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
anyway
even if
just jump in
do not stop, go
brave
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 20.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
jump
go ahead
forget the fear
you can do it
thrill
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 19.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
mediterraneo
deliciosamento salado
con mis lagrimas
y momentos muy felices
añoranza
mediterranean
deliciously salty
with my tears
and the happiest moments
longing
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 17.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
longing
pencil chewing
not paying attention
boring tulip biology lesson
glancing
shyly towards
the cool row
a most beautiful person
ache
unrequited love
felt my glance
annoyed look, I blushed
reciprocate?
pounding heart
scribbled love letter
torn into small pieces
heartache
deep breath
get over it
next spring new tulips
love
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 16.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
look
really notice
pay close attention
what do you see?
find
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 15.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
impatient
waiting anxiously
for your arrival
relief when I finally
embrace
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 14.02.2022 · Last modified 18.03.2022
March 2022
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 14.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
people, rules, expectations, beliefs
worthy
reassess value
forget about appearances
do not hesitate, claim
ownership
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 11.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
trapped
let go
don‘t belong
please set me free
release
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 4.02.2022 · Last modified 25.03.2022
After reading The Overstory by Richard Powers I look at trees in a different way. Read it. In July of 2021 I wrote a daily tree emotions poem. Read them all here.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 4.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
soft water
caresses my skin
dissolves all my worries
float
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 4.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
inspiration
sublime superpower
share sensational sentences
shine a light on
us
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 2.02.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
tender
need little
adapted to harshness
humble keeper of life
succulent
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.01.2022 · Last modified 18.03.2022
Book Club February 2022
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 25.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
tranquility
inner peace
waves of calmness
stormy ocean of life
comfort
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
golden
light bathing
transforms mundane entities
into priceless rare treasures
ephemeral
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 19.01.2022 · Last modified 18.03.2022
January 2022
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 16.01.2022 · Last modified 21.01.2022
All the superlatives for this one. Read it.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 12.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
imagination
discover stories
find your language
pictures full of surprises
grateful
phantasie
entdecke geschichten
finde deine sprache
bilder voller überraschungen
dankbar
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 11.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
waves
discover life
come and go
find peace in pool
survive
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 8.01.2022 · Last modified 24.01.2022
I read Ghosts by Dolly Alderton as a “palate cleanser” between several of my book club books. I had read about it but did not know any details and was pleasantly surprised by this story about love, relationships, friendships, parents, mental health and living in today’s world.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 8.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
walk
with me
hold me close
so we stay warm
homeward-bound
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 5.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
efforts
not wasted
let us build
it will work out
hope
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 4.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
silence
forever quiet
witnesses without voice
what have they seen?
silence
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 2.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
emerge
same renewed
see the light
perspective changes the mood
optimistic
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.01.2022 · Last modified 21.01.2022
Der Gang vor die Hund – Going to the dogs is the original title Erich Kästner chose for this book, his editors went with Fabian, the last name of the protagonist and edited the book that was published in 1931. The original title is exactly what the books is, a...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.01.2022 · Last modified 3.01.2022
Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King blew me away. What an incredible collection of short stories – they could all go out into the world as full books with highly layered interesting characters and stories. I don’t reread very often, but I’m sure I will reread this. I truly...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.01.2022 · Last modified 7.01.2022
Here Sister, Let Me Help You by Stephanie Chinn is such a positive and insightful book about self-love, acceptance and positivity. Perfect to give to a friend.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.01.2022 · Last modified 7.01.2022
A Boy Called Christmas is a lovely story with many unique new and very creative ideas and explanations in a story you thought you knew. Not just for children and not just for Christmas.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.01.2022 · Last modified 4.01.2022
Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou is a tender package of wisdom generously gifted to all of us. Pay it forward, pass it on.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.01.2022 · Last modified 6.12.2022
emerge
come up
come to notice
come into the light
unfold
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 31.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
individuality
rise up
break the mold
find my own way
growing
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
vent
be brave
shake a fist
immerse yourself in anger
authentic
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 29.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
friendship
celebrate life
hold me close
dance, even if badly
together
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 28.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
laugh
let go
enjoy the moment
feel free, be human
wholeheartedly
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.12.2021
I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider has been sitting on my bookshelf only partially read for way to long. What a delightful treasure. An ode to reading and writing with so much wisdom and insight. Give it to a reader or writer in your life.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.12.2021
Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie is a beautiful tribute to her father. Grief cannot be explained, but sharing it can give comfort both to the reader and to the writer.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
choose
be chosen
take turns receiving
serve and be served
relationships
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 26.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
energy
powerful strokes
dance on canvas
releasing emotions, letting go
free
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 25.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
diversity
cherish differences
you be you
sharing a common space
together
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
homecoming
patiently waiting
loved ones reunited
being together matters most
cherish
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 23.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
dream
blue world
envision new life
set goal, plan, organize
arrive
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 22.12.2021 · Last modified 26.12.2021
Creative Writing Short Poetry at the VH Ulm on February 3. Join me in a fun class that will inspire you to write (maybe your first) short poem.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 22.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
definition
who, what
search, find myself
everything falls into place
me
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 21.12.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
clarity
avoid distractions
focus on details
leave out the superfluous
nuance
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 6.12.2021 · Last modified 29.12.2021
welcome
grand opening
come and try
most luxurious insect hotel
relax
room service
safe and secure
no birds, frogs, bats
unwind
astonishing views
delicacies to feast
be our guest today
exhale
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 3.12.2021 · Last modified 15.12.2021
Oh Ann Patchett, reading These Precious Days is like getting a hug from your favorite person or being wrapped in a warm fuzzy blanket. I loved, loved, loved this collection of essays about love, friendship and being a decent human being. Thank you for sharing your words with the word....
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.12.2021
This year I want to read 12 classics that I have not read before.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.12.2021
This year I want to read 12 classics that I have not read before.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.12.2021
This year I want to read 12 classics that I have not read before.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.12.2021
This year I want to read 12 classics that I have not read before.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.12.2021
This year I want to read 12 classics that I have not read before.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.12.2021
This year I want to read 12 classics that I have not read before.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.12.2021
This year I want to read 12 classics that I have not read before.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.12.2021
This year I want to read 12 classics that I have not read before. So far I have thought about reading the following:
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.11.2021 · Last modified 21.02.2022
Book Club March 2022
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.11.2021 · Last modified 31.01.2022
This collection of short stories left me hungry for more. I loved how I was always left a little surprised, wondering what happened next, what was left unsaid. Excellent storytelling.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 30.11.2021
Do you know that table in the bookstore with all the book you’ve always wanted to read? My table gets bigger and bigger with every book I read, but I still want to keep track, so here is a new category for that. TBR I own
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 28.11.2021 · Last modified 18.02.2022
Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan is another wonderful book that I wish I had read sooner. An insight into a young woman’s thoughts and life and into another time. I wish I could discuss it with my mother, I know she loved this one.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.11.2021 · Last modified 26.12.2021
Colson Whitehead creates a whole universe of multi-layered characters and plays with language in such a delightful and wise way. I felt transported right into the story.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.11.2021 · Last modified 29.11.2021
Book Club December pick
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.11.2021
A wonderfully quiet book about love, marriage, parenthood, relationships and finding yourself. Excellent!
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 26.11.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
wish
women worldwide
will be free
wander about, discover wonderful
world
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 19.11.2021 · Last modified 16.02.2022
Creative Writing Short Poetry at the VH Ulm on February 3. Join me in a fun class that will inspire you to write (maybe your first) short poem.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 17.11.2021 · Last modified 19.08.2022
in the dead of night
savory hot snack brings calm
famished from dreaming
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 15.11.2021 · Last modified 29.11.2021
Apples Never Fall picks up when most of the other stories have long ended, kids are grown, marriage is crumbling and then boom, everything changes. Not my usual genre but I have enjoyed every book by Liane Moriarty so far and this one was very entertaining. I also love learning...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 15.11.2021 · Last modified 14.12.2021
Book Club pick for December 2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 10.11.2021 · Last modified 29.12.2021
blue
body movement
cheers me up
some day I will
accomplish
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 14.12.2021
Our Book Club pick for November 2021. Another surprisingly current story and cast of interesting characters in what might appear to be a very old and dusty story. We had a very lively discussion in Book Club about love, happiness and choosing your destiny.
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 26.12.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 1.11.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.10.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
I read and discussed Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf with my Book Club and was really surprised by how much this story that might seem dated and dusty touched all of us. It was my first time reading Virgina Woolf and I’m so grateful to be able to discover “new”...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 27.10.2021 · Last modified 30.11.2021
I could relate so well to All We Left Unsaid by Natalie K Martin, a story about sisters and grief and starting over. The relationship between the two women, the tensions of being both close but very different and the way we deal with expectations really drew me in. The...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.10.2021 · Last modified 3.12.2021
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls has made a lasting impression on me. Like the somewhat similar story in Educated by Tara Westover I was horrified by the family and fascinated by the beauty in the words used to describe it. Touching, a story about resilience, family and love. Very...
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 24.10.2021 · Last modified 27.10.2021
by Mirjam Mahler · Published 20.10.2021
I was „forced“ to watch the 1931 Frankenstein movie during a family vacation as a child and remember being very, very afraid. Reading the original story by Mary Shelley has been a surprising experience and has left me with so many open questions. Looking forward to discussing it with other...