Secondary Poems

When I first tumbled into love’s embrace, every imperfection I bore was magnified.

I began to define myself by these blemishes, feeling an overwhelming urge to fade away.

At last, I embraced every tear and danced, unfurled.

The book before you weaves a narrative that unveils itself progressively – each poem a stepping stone in a journey best experienced in sequence.

Jo Bahdo is a poetry writer, avid reader, and regular cinemagoer currently living in Zürich, Switzerland. The book you are holding is the sequel of Primary Poems which was published on May 04, 2020. Additional pieces of Jo’s work have been published by Sunday Mornings at the River, Querencia Press, Beyond the Veil Press and Tropico Line Poetry.

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