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Ellis Riven

Ellis Riven
A veil, ring in a ring box, pawn, and ghostly hand. Measurements of time are written vertically and centered.

loveandloss

Seven Measures

Seven stanzas, seven syllables, it hits hard just as it always does from Ellis' pen. From seconds to years.

By Ellis Riven 01 Sep 2025
An AI photo of a torn photograph with two hands reaching for each other

Poem

What is In

"What is In" is a poem that steps through each of the stages with Valerie. Keep the tissues at hand.

By Ellis Riven 01 Jun 2025
Party 4 U: The Song That Made Me Miss Her Again (Just for a Minute)

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Party 4 U: The Song That Made Me Miss Her Again (Just for a Minute)

Late at night, I found a meme with a Charli XCX song in the background. I didn’t expect it to break me open. But for one minute—just one—I missed her again.

By Ellis Riven 24 May 2025
Flowers from a lily patch with white petals and yellow centers.

Love

Women Who Built the Bones

An in-depth analysis of my love life from a 1,000-foot view. I break down some of my previous relationships and current ones.

By Ellis Riven 23 May 2025
A small lantern with a heart-shaped opening.

News

New Blog (to Write), New Life (to Breathe)

Here we go. We're doing it. This here is the new blog, "The Heart Grows Stronger." Originally I was writing on Tumblr – eh, more like just reblogging, less writing. I wasn't taking in the full effect of what well written prose could provide. WELL – here we go.

By Ellis Riven 22 May 2025
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The Heart Grows Stronger

Stories from the wreckage. Notes from the Rebuild.