Chloe Henkel

Paper Scraps Chloe Henkel

Paper Scraps is a collection of thought-provoking short poems by 16-year-old author/artist Chloe Henkel. The book is divided into two sections. Part One, The Fog includes poems about vulnerability, being human, interacting with others, self-reflection, and life as a whole. Part Two, The Stars includes poetry about finding hope, winning battles, seeing beauty in the world, as well as noticing the strength of yourself and others. A Couple of Poems from the Book: (Eavesdropping) Do you ever wonder what they think of you When you're not around? Or what they taste When they bite into your name? (Language Barrier) I'm an open bookBut only to those fluent In a rather peculiar tongue (Thread of Fate) At the other end Of her red thread She found nothing But an endless spool(the antithesis of weakness) Raging stormsRattle her handsFrom the insideBut she tames themWith the force Of a gentle breeze (Appreciation Post) Days like these it's everything Just to be here where I am But you ask me over cups of water If I ever wish for sparkling cider