Tanka Journal poet

Nikki Anne Schmutz

1 poem in Issue 4

In their own words

Nikki Anne Schmutz is the author of Open Soul Window, In Speaking of… A Poetic Journey From Dark to Light, and Found, a novel. She is a poet and novelist, produced screenwriter, freelance poetry editor, and advocate against sexual violence. She has served as magazine editor-in-chief, literary web site poetry editor, and recited poetry for the Eat Sleep Write podcast. She currently reads poetry for her YouTube Channel, Perfectly Written Pictures. She lives in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Light Switch by Nikki Anne SchmutzDeep in my abyssI alone dwelt in darknessUnable to loveUntil in my heart I foundLove for self turned on the light