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Closer Lives Poetry Hub

Poetry has always been at the heart of our story. For both of us, writing is a way to process life’s adventures, capture fleeting emotions, and connect deeply with the world around us. As we’ve traveled through 40+ countries, our creative journey has evolved, blending cultural discovery, love, and alternative living into words that linger. This hub is a space where you can explore our poetry together, from personal reflections to verses shaped by places we’ve called home.

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The Poetry Story — How We Met

Closer Lives was born out of poetry. Back in December 2019, Leon had just joined Instagram to share his new poetry book Out of the Shadows. Around the same time, Jenn was starting a community page to share other writers’ work: Closer Lives Poetry. After only a few weeks, Leon was invited by another poetry page to read live every Sunday. One night, with five minutes left on the clock, he offered to read anything sent in by DM. By pure chance, Jenn tuned in at that very moment and sent two of her poems. When Leon read them, they floored him. That single moment changed everything. We got in touch after the live, set up Closer Lives Poetry together, and eventually met in person. What began with poems shared across a screen grew into a love story, a creative partnership, and a life of full-time travel. Poetry is still our foundation; the spark that connected us, and the medium that continues to shape how we share our world.

Featured Poems

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Fusion

"Fusion" is a piece that celebrates the merging of paths, lives, and dreams. It represents what Closer Lives is all about: two journeys intertwining into one, bound by creativity and love.

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Glossy

A heartfelt poem about grey hair and self-image, “Glossy” by Jennifer David reflects on aging, expectations, and what happens when we stop chasing shine—and start embracing our truth.

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Themes in Our Poetry - Love & Connection

Love and connection are at the heart of many of our poems.

Not just romantic love, but gratitude, resilience, and the bonds that endure.

These pieces show how love continues to evolve, through closeness, distance, and rediscovery.

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What She Means to Me

A tribute to gratitude and the quiet strength of presence

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The Force

A tender reflection on love across distance and invisible bonds.

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Rise

Redefining love and strength, turning heartbreak into renewal.

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Travel & Discovery

Travel isn’t just about movement, it’s about discovery — of places, people, and ourselves. Our poems capture both the outer and inner journeys.

These poems highlight exploration in all its forms; cultural, emotional, and existential.

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Woven

Threads of destiny and the connections that bring us together.

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The Game

Cycles of life, choice, and the undeniable patterns we encounter along the way.

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De-Evolution

A reflective look at where humanity is headed, and what we uncover about ourselves.

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Alternative Living

Alternative living means questioning the expected and finding meaning in creativity, authenticity, and freedom.

These works reflect the values of living differently; embracing art, truth, and nontraditional paths.

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The Artist

On the ache of expression, where sadness and beauty intertwine.

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Conscience

Wrestling with morality, silence, and the weight of choice.

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De-Evolution

Questioning humanity’s path and our place in shaping the future.

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Why Poetry Matters at Closer Lives

Our blog is filled with travel stories, guides, and resources, but poetry gives us another dimension — a way to share not just what we experience, but how it feels. Poetry helps us bridge the gap between adventure and meaning, turning everyday moments into timeless verses. We invite you to wander through our collection, find words that resonate, and join us on this creative journey.

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Browse all poems below, or explore by theme.

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