Poetry is Not a Luxury, an anthology from Simon & Schuester and assembled by @poetryisnotaluxury on Instagram, is a lovely collection that lets you explore the different experience and emotions of a variety of poets throughout the changing of the seasons.
It starts in Spring, then Summer, Autumn, Winter, then Spring again, because spring always comes back. The flowers bloom, the sun comes out, and things just get a little bit brighter. But Winter comes, too, with its cold touch and bittersweet smells. It's more nostalgic, more touching, like a message from a friend you hadn't seen in a while, someone who maybe isn't so much of a friend anymore.
Then there's the in-between: Summer and Fall; this time of year is one that you will remember when it is cold and dark, much like Winter. A time you can look back on when things are feeling like they are just too much for you to handle. It will bring you comfort and companionship in the form of written word, and you'll find that words hold compassion and kindness and love, so long as you find the right ones.
While reading Poetry is Not a Luxury, I felt myself being able to connect very deeply with many of the poems, feeling every breath and gust of wind they described. It was a great practice in empathy and learning to understand the minds of others. It is a lesson in love and friendship, and a reminder to live in the moment before it's gone.
Check out @poetryisnotaluxury on IG and find this anthology in stores on May 6, 2025. It is absolutely more than worth the read.
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