Things I Can See From Where You Stand

By Chanel Hardy

Things I Can See From Where You Stand is a collection of poetry that explores the human experience as it was meant to be. How we perceive and feed off of the energy and emotions of others, and how it shapes who we are–who I am.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hardy Publications
• Release date: Sep 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223542711

Chanel Hardy

YA/NA author and poet born and raised in the Washington D.C. area. In 2017 Chanel decided to take a leap of faith and follow her dreams of publishing her first book, 'My Colorblind Rainbow' which made the 'In The Margins Award Long List' for YA fiction in 2018. She launched Hardy Publications in September of 2017, working as a freelance writer and literary blogger. She's written for publications such as Women and Words, 25 Hottest Indie Authors Artists Advocates 2020, and CulEpi. With certifications in persuasive writing and public speaking, TEFL(Teaching English as a Foreign Language) while overseas, Chanel uses her platform to raise awareness for different charities and non-profit organizations, volunteering both locally and internationally, and giving back to the community.

Book preview

I’m just a girl with a thousand thoughts, a million feelings and I’m always pondering about the meaning of life and my purpose in this world. I’ve found that the best way for me to express myself and speak to others in a personal way, is through poetic devices.

Thanks for reading my work. I hope you find something that touches you within this collection and take what you need.

-Chanel

A World Familiar...

A few years ago, I watched a short documentary on the early lives of humans. There was a part where they discovered 2 sets of footprints that had to be millions of years old. One adult and the other, a child. The researchers theorized that the way the footprints were set, implied that it was most likely an adult (possibly a woman) taking a child to a specific destination and going back for them days later. Millions of years ago, women still relied on community support to raise their children. They also found the child's footprints in crater-like spots, indicating that they were puddles of water the children stomped and splashed in during their journey. 

I think about this woman often. What challenges she faced caring for this child while wild beasts walked the earth alongside them. What this means for the myth of the male provider. Even millions of years ago, momma still needed a babysitter. These footprints still exist today, embedded in the dirt as a reminder that human life has always been, in a sense, what it is now. I think it's so beautiful that we can preserve the history of childhood Innocence, community, a mother's love. Millions of years removed from the early days of homo sapiens but somehow still connected by a thread.

Things I Can See from Where You Stand

The lines in your face tell me