Vol.1, No.12 • June, 2008

The Poetry Of Michelle Angelini

Blood to Ashes

Knit a heart
Between two
Blood to blood
Shared to separate
Grow from and move away
Heartbeat to death
United in earth's ashes


Michelle Angelini is a Southern California poet who's love of poetry began more than 27 years ago. She lives in Hollywood with her 2 cats, Sasha and Gandalf, and her guinea pig, Tiger. In 2004, Michelle graduated with her BA in English/Creative Writing and went on to tutor students in the LA Unified School District in Language Arts and math. Having been published in many SoCal publications, such as the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Quarterlies, she writes poetry, using as her subject matter and themes: animals, nature, music, life, death, and everyday experiences. Michelle also enjoys reading, volunteering with the humane society and a small theatre, plays, photography, and watching football.