Tied Together with a Ribbon

Amy Tarleton's "Tied Together with a Ribbon" offers readers an intimate journey into her perception of the world. This anthology showcases a selection of poems, each thoughtfully paired with captivating imagery, creating a multi-sensory reading experience that delves deep into the human condition.

From ruminations on nature and society to candid reflections on faith, depression, relationships, and self, Tarleton's verses capture a multitude of emotions and perspectives.

Tarleton seamlessly interweaves elements of fantasy and faith across her body of work. Her verses speak to diverse experiences, touching on various seasons of life and a spectrum of circumstances, delivering a collection that resonates with readers from all walks of life. "Tied Together with a Ribbon" is a testament to Tarleton's acute observation skills and profound understanding of human emotions, making it a must-read for poetry enthusiasts.

Amy Tarleton, an artist attuned to the emotional pulse of life, eloquently expresses the complexities of human existence. With her words, she bridges the tangible and the intangible, exploring our collective experiences with depth and compassion.

Amy is an ocean lover turned desert appreciator. In addition to writing, Amy loves to create through painting, set design, and dé cor. She is fiercely loyal, deeply spiritual, and passionate about helping others. Most significantly, Amy is a reader through and through; whether going to bed, getting ready for the day, riding shotgun, walking down the hallway… if you can find her, she's reading. She hopes to one day convince her husband to turn their living space into a library. And a Lego workshop. And an art studio.

You can find more of Amy's poignant poetry on Instagram @atppoems, where she continues to delve into the light and dark corners of our shared humanity.



Jared is a photographer and musician from Phoenix, Arizona. Showcasing his unique perspective, Jared captures everyday magnificence with his thoughtful photography. This collection includes twenty of his original photographs, featured in Kindness Unknown, Catastrophic, Holy Hell, Monster Merry-Go-Round, Pretty Words, Contradictions, Pause, Collisions, Orchestra, Afterlife, Lament, Night Call, Do Without, Nature's War, Naysayer, Imagined, Shadowed, Rinse Repeat, Mercy, Transition.

Jared is a lyricist, vocalist, and guitarist. His music can be found on Spotify under Native Memories.



The images for the following poems were sourced from and used with permission by Typorama Pro v2.5.6: Poppies, Darkness, Broken Cycle, Prison Song, Grandma's Cigarettes, Orphaned.