Photo by John Sherman

Anja Wuolu is a journalist, poet and writer in Minnesota.

Publications

  • This novel is available for order in Row 7’s shop!

  • Anja Wuolu covers Robbinsdale, Robbinsdale School and Golden Valley in the Sun Post.

  • The poetry chapbook reveals the emotions felt when working with vulnerable people.

    Physical book may be ordered online — see Row 7’s shop!

  • Various freelance articles and photos can be found at The Newsleaders

  • The poetry anthology is about graduating during the pandemic.

    Physical book may be ordered online — see Row 7’s shop!

  • This is a romantic Spanish language poetry eBook.

  • Opinion piece can be found here

POETIC STATEMENT

When I learned to read, I learned to be human
When I realized words can pull me through pages
I fall out of myself into something magical
Then I slide back into my body, changed
You can only truly live one life
But inside books you can live a million narratives
I used to tell my sister stories until she’d fall asleep
As a teenager the tales turned into poetry
As an adult, the poetry blossoms , sometimes into prose

My left eye shows me spots sometimes
A little rainbow cluster or black hole in my sight
Reminds me I am mortal
One day I’ll see nothing
One day I’ll be dead
One day I won’t eat or make bread!
If I die tomorrow,
What will I regret?
Nothing; I’ll be dead
But if I live tomorrow,
What will I regret?

One thing comes to mind:
An astounding lack of literature
I fill with joy as projects complete
Reading brings me contentment
But I will not be satisfied
Not until I’m dead