Modern Fairy Tales: Poetry, art, words

By K. Towne Jr.

Insta-poet K. Towne Jr. has captured the hearts and imagination of thousands. This is his first published and illustrated collection, including his most popular works, as well as new and exclusive pieces.
You said 'us'– and in that moment,
I knew words were magic.
Some pieces are in slam style, others more classic, but all encapsulate universal emotions and experiences – in particular, love and heartbreak. Laying out his soul in words, Brooklyn-based K. Towne Jr.'s authenticity shines through and is undoubtedly what has made his work so relatable and admired.

• Language: English
• Publisher: CICO Books
• Release date: Dec 6, 2018
• ISBN: 9781782497813

Book preview

You know those few magic moments,

when your eyes first open for the day?

That magic space between fantasy and reality,

where your mind can never stay.

That feeling you get when you’re so deep in

a book that the world around you fades.

That exact moment the sun rises, and turns

darkness into day.

The first moment you realize you’re in love,

and are at a loss for what to say,

I hope that’s where I find you,

and for the brief moments you’re in these pages,

I hope that that’s where you stay.

If the last day I spent on this earth,

I got to kiss you goodnight,

that would be enough.

enough

You never wrote me my poem, she said to me,

somewhere between anger and sadness.

Silly girl, I thought. My pen had been left

untouched for years, and it wasn’t until her

that I picked it up again. So, as I thumbed

through the dozens of things I had written, I

looked at her and said,

"Just because something doesn’t have your name

on it, doesn’t mean it isn’t