a selection of poems by katie hanneman
on and on…
Life goes on
Amidst all the darkness
We must embrace each step we walk
Because tomorrow is not promised
Fear is a thief
It robs us of our freedom
We must escape the shackles of our minds
And face each inner demon
Happiness is a choice
Perhaps the hardest choice we’ll make
We must use our pain as inspiration
To find our way and plan our escape
divine femme
She is gentle
Yet she is powerful
She is expressive
Yet she is patient
She is sensual
Yet she is pure
She is proud
Yet she is humble
She is wise
Yet she is discovering
She is emotional
Yet she is balanced
The divine femme
Lovely and bold
Her intuition guides her
Her heart, as good as gold
Unapologetic
She runs wild and free
Spreading love and compassion to all
Passion is all she bleeds
the light
Enjoy where you are
Even in your deepest trenches
Find the beauty in each rising sun
And believe in the power of your own forces
There is a light inside of you
The brightest you have yet to see
Swim inside of your deepest emotions
And seek the truth that lies beneath
There are mountains you have yet to climb
And words you have yet to speak
But your strength is larger than your fears
And your soul is craving to run free
Poet, Katie Hanneman
I am a 20-year-old Arizona native who loves to express myself through creative writing, mindfulness, and spirituality. I am currently studying Early Childhood Education at Arizona State University, and have discovered my passion for teaching young children. As someone who has struggled with anxiety throughout my life, I have found how incredibly healing and therapeutic creativity can be. I began transforming my stories and struggles into poetry, and I have never felt more myself. I know what it feels like to lose yourself and find yourself again, and it is my absolute dream to inspire anyone going through personal life struggles.
“Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.” Paramahansa Yogananda
Artist, Alex Rivas
Alex is a member of the Gold Hand creative team.
Alexandra Rivas is a graphic designer and photographer currently living and working in Providence, Rhode Island. A few of the things she likes are: bluegrass bars, color film, clean kitchens, birthday parties, dress-up games, and at-home haircuts. Two things she doesn’t like are: going to bed too early and waking up too early.
You can see her photographic work and follow her adventures on Instagram @lythmai.
