{"product_id":"i-hope-you-remember-poems-on-loving-longing-and-living-hardcover","title":"I Hope You Remember: Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJosie Balka\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI've never seen anyone at a public pool with a memorable enough body, good or bad, that I think about it ever again.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Hope You Remember\u003c\/i\u003e, Josie's first book of poetry, includes this poem and over eighty others, some previously published and others never shared before. Every page 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvocative and full of force, these poems will hit you in the gut, pull your heartstrings, and make you long for moments past.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJosie Balka is a broadcaster, voiceover artist, and poet. She holds a diploma in radio, television, and film from Niagara College and has worked for some of the largest media companies in North America as an on-air personality. She can often be caught recording viral poetry in her sound-proof closet. She was born and raised in Toronto and currently lives in Calgary, Canada. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eI Hope You Remember\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLoves of Our Lives\u003c\/i\u003e. Follow her on Instagram @JosieBalka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.5 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336989598061,"sku":"9781668077108","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/2AKiwLjyIq9781668077108.webp?v=1778922824","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/i-hope-you-remember-poems-on-loving-longing-and-living-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}