Fissure Pulse

Fissure Pulse

by Jayden Phoenix

"There was no explosion. Just a shift."

In their fourth and most emotionally resonant collection, poet Jayden Phoenix turns their gaze toward the silent ruptures that shape us-the unseen breaks in memory, identity, and grief that pulse long after the moment has passed.

Fissure Pulse is a raw, lyrical meditation on the aftermath of trauma, the fragility of reality, and the stubborn, quiet motion of survival. These poems move like tremors-small at first, then undeniable-exploring how we carry both personal and collective wounds in a world that keeps turning.

From the deeply intimate to the broadly existential, Phoenix's language is clear, deliberate, and deeply human. With striking imagery and unflinching vulnerability, they guide readers through emotional fault lines: the regrets we bury, the stories we inherit, and the quiet ache of unresolved history.

Whether you're navigating your own aftershocks or simply looking for poetry that speaks with clarity and courage, Fissure Pulse offers a powerful reminder: that even in fracture, we are never truly alone.

Perfect for readers of Ocean Vuong, Yrsa Daley-Ward, and Maggie Nelson.