for the ones whose wings have been clipped

for the ones still folded tightly into their cocoons

for the ones with an ache in their chest

for the ones with insatiable hunger ravaging their insides

for the ones whose ethereal tendrils venture forth into the unknown

for the ones who cannot

Enter, traveler.

Numa Hirtz's evocative debut collection of poetry, Purple, weaves meaning at the intersection of the tangible and the intangible, the known and the mysterious.

A nomadic soul finally settled after decades of restless wandering, Numa Hirtz now quenches their thirst for travel by roaming the unseen realms.

Unabashedly self-centered and with a lopsided smile, Hirtz playfully invites readers into a world of mythical imagery and vulnerable introspection. Inspired by the works of Ursula K LeGuin, Robin Hobb and James Hillman, Hirtz's writing is a reflection of their passion for exploring the human experience.