Don't Wait to Light the Candles

From viral spoken word poet, major Instagram influencer, and the author of The Rose That Blooms in the Night, a new poetry collection for fans of Rupi Kaur and Cleo Wade that explores themes of mindfulness, womanhood, love, grief, and the strength it takes to be soft.

Tell me the heart is irrational, and I’ll say

we were never meant to ration our love for one another

This is a collection of poems that were written by a woman who is practicing the strength it takes to be soft. As the world grows increasingly digital, Allie Michelle hopes to celebrate the beauty of imperfection and the raw humanity within us all. In an age of constant consumption, she reminds us that resting in silence—listening to what our hearts have to say—is a radical, necessary act.

With lyricism that electrifies the mind, body, and soul, this collection is meant to be a refuge—a place to turn when seeking solace, connection, and the quiet wisdom of stillness.