Brokenness is not the absence of love
but permission to be loved even more
I write because there is no other way to release what's inside me. No other way I can make sense of my experiences. I write because it feels right.
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Right now this feels eternal but it won't be I have fears of what could occur because of my past but I won't let what has happened shape what will for nothing is worse than proclaiming a possible truth over something that has not happened yet
Sorrow has changed me in a way nothing else ever could I used to avoid sadness but feeling the blues makes my understandings new and I am burrowed in deep with my emotions the more I get to know them the more I make sense by giving what's inside me a name and letting tears learn that being seen doesn't mean shame
I choose to let my care be uncovered fight the urge to find my cave and stay there I want to be known for my good as well as my bad to take off the layers that i've tried so hard to conceal and let you hold a piece let you hold me Deconstructed sharp at the edge jarring at times I choose to let you hold me
Carissa Rees is an Australian writer, poet, spoken word artist, illustrator, reel creator, and creative soul. She spends her time creatively, relaxing at the beach, enjoying nature, and meaningful connections.
Her work explores healing, identity, spirituality, emotions and joy. On a rainy day, you'll likely find her with a hot chocolate, typing away on her typewriter.
In December 2025, she released her debut illustrated poetry collection, The Breaking of Myself.
From the back pages of The Breaking of Myself.
"Carissa's poems bring her unique voice to important and relatable aspects of the human experience. She wisely and bravely writes about the things we forget to notice and the things we hesitate to share. These poems will nudge you to treasure your life and open your heart."
Deborah May
"This is a beautifully crafted masterpiece. From forms of healing to the true break of a heart, Carissa Rees really knows how to write strong poems that can connect with a soul."
Kiesha Liem
"The words here held a rawness that I think sounds a lot like human thought. It's vulnerable and honest. It's touching things that need to be touched."
Bella Carney
"Carissa's words are full of hope and peace. The honesty and vulnerability really allow you to revisit your own emotions in a beautiful, soft way."
Jessica Cignarella
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