Janessa Graham

Janessa Graham is a Christian poet and writer from New York. She's published work in Eileen R. Tabios' blog, "Eileen Verbs Books". Her poem, "Accomplished" is forthcoming in Soul Poetry, Prose & Arts Magazine. Another one of her poems, "Who Is Beauty?" is forthcoming in the next issue of The Beautiful Gardens Magazine. She holds an MA in psychology and works as an advanced credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor. As a result, her work focuses on spirituality, faith, instilling hope, spreading love, promoting empathy, facilitating compassion, and giving a voice to those who've been marginalized and devalued.

“Hoping Against Wisdom,” “Agape,” and “Youth”

A heart lacking good sense,
chasing after its yearn
like a bull to its treacherous
slaughter, praying
for its plans to see the
light of success