Black Licorice On The Rocks is a poetry collection ​with a bite. Like its namesake drink, these poems offer a ​bracing exploration of life's realities, both sweet and ​sour. Dive into heartbreak, loss, and self-discovery with ​a touch of whimsy, celebrating resilience along the way.


Fresh metaphors and pop-culture winks challenge your ​perspective, revealing beauty in the overlooked. ​Whether it's a blossoming love or a darkly funny ​heartbreak, Black Licorice On The Rocks leaves a ​unique aftertaste that lingers.

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Stained Love Like Egyptian Cotton is a poetry ​collection that champions self-care, personal growth, ​and the exploration of love.


LeMarchand motivates readers to prioritize their well-​being, confront past traumas, and uncover their inner ​resilience, unveiling the ever-changing landscape of ​love while celebrating the enduring strength of the ​human heart.

Find My Poem

Archaeological Remnants exclusively in The Winged ​Moon Magazine’s latest issue Ancient.

Find My Poem

Ode To A Dandelion In A Grassy Field exclusively in ​The Winged Moon Magazine’s fifth issue Portrait.

More Individual Poems

  • Revelation 21:5 on page 18 of The Wee Sparrow ​Poetry Press’ digital zine ‘Still We Rise.’

Long walks in the woods have always been my ​muse. Whether it's the whisper of leaves or the ​resilience of a wildflower pushing through rock, ​nature ignites my imagination and fuels my verse.


My poems weave together personal experiences ​with vivid imagery, drawing inspiration from the ​natural world to explore themes of heartbreak, ​mental health, and the human condition.


In the past, I dabbled in flash fiction, particularly in ​the fantasy genre, but poetry has become my ​truest voice.


When I'm not writing, you might find me curled up ​with a well-worn fantasy novel, sipping on an iced ​caramel coffee (though a chai tea latte occasionally ​tempts me!), completely absorbed in a character-​driven world.

It was during a transformative creative writing class in high school that I discovered the magic of poetry.


My path since then has been a winding one, with detours into journalism, digital photography, video ​production, and even the mental health field. While these experiences broadened my horizons, the call of ​storytelling always returned.


Today, I share my love of words and explore the intricacies of the human condition through my blog, ​Wandering Metaphors. As a part-time blogger and cashier, I find the steady rhythm of my current work ​allows me the space to nurture my creative spirit. Until such a time a new opportunity should arise.

© 2024 Ken LéMarchand