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I Hope You Remember

Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living

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I Hope You Remember

By: Josie Balka
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For fans of Rupi Kaur and Cleo Wade, this first collection of poetry from the viral TikTok poet Josie Balka evokes themes of nostalgia, love, envy, and hope, speaking to the universal longings that live deep in our souls.

I’ve never seen anyone at a public pool with a memorable enough body, good or bad, that I think about it ever again.

If this line sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve heard it in the background of thousands of videos on social media—a humbling reminder from poet and radio personality Josie Balka that what’s important in our lives now isn’t necessarily what’s important to us in the long run.

I Hope You Remember, Josie’s first book of poetry, includes this poem and over eighty others, some previously published and others never shared before. Every moment in this collection hits home, rhapsodizing on universal experiences like jealousy, family relationships, complex body image, falling in and out of love (with others and yourself), and the everchanging lens of nostalgia. With sparse, clear prose, Josie’s poetry looks to bring forth deep feelings like grief, envy, apathy, joy, and, most importantly, hope.

Evocative and full of force, these poems will hit you in the gut, pull your heartstrings, and make you long for moments past.

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Josie wrote this beautifully. Packed with emotions for you to feel, sit with, and release.

Forever remembering this

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What a beautiful book. Filled with poems that speak to the wisest parts of each one of us. A short listen that leaves you feeling less alone in a world that can often feel very isolating and lonely!

To feel less alone is a gift.

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I loved everything about this book. She reminded me that it’s OK to take a break. It’s OK to remember people who I’ve forgotten people who hurt me people who I hurt.. that loving myself is just as important as loving others.

She was kind in all she said. Thought provoking and meaningful. Talking about love, selflessness and kindness

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There were no dislikes. Loved it so much. She speaks so much of what is in my heart and soul that I couldn't express otherwise. Absolutely beautifully and perfectly written.

Life as we know it

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I went on a good emotional roller coaster in the time it took to listen to this book. She gave me pause. She made me smile, She made me take a deep breath in thought.

Relaxing listen

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Josie’s poems are so relatable and touch on the beautiful and hard things in life. She gives a wonderful performance as well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Fabulous

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