GUEST WRITER/JACK AMARA
The Raw Power of Unspoken Thoughts
© Jack Amara: photograph of the writer
About the author
Jake Amara is a poet and author whose writing explores the raw, unfiltered emotions of love, heartbreak, and self-reflection. His first book, Unspoken Thoughts, is a very intimate journey through the stages of a relationship, from friendship to love, heartbreak to the slow, often messy process of healing. Jake’s poetry, which draws directly from his personal experiences, serves as a mirror for readers’ own feelings, allowing them to relate, find closure, or simply enjoy the beauty of an honest, intimate story.
Jake began writing as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions when he was sixteen years old. When confronted with the depth of his own emotions, he learned that putting them into words provided both relief and a lifeline, a way to comprehend himself and the world around him. Today, writing remains just as vital: it allows him to capture his ideas and emotions, sometimes spontaneously, often intensely, and always honestly. His ADHD-driven impulsivity allows him to capture feelings in their most immediate, unfiltered form, expressing his feelings free of second thoughts.
Jake Amara’s poetry is certainly profound and emotional, but his life off the pages balances these depths with movement and fun. He enjoys remaining active through a range of activities and immerses himself in music. Friends describe him as open, loyal, and loving: a person “you can live life at it’s fullest,” from laughing until your sides hurt to sharing life’s most difficult times. They respect his capacity to talk freely about what is important to him, his sense of humor, and his unwavering presence in their life, even during the most challenging times.
Looking ahead, Jake is working on a second book that will continue the story after heartbreak. This next collection will delve into the complexity of healing, intimacy, and the gradual rebuilding of self after loss, demonstrating that moving on is a process that includes growth, new experiences, and quiet introspection.
Jake Amara’s writing and life embodies the combination of intensity and transparency, tragedy and humor, contemplation and connection. His poetry encourages readers to confront their own emotions honestly, to feel sincerely, and to find comfort in love and sorrow.
Jake Amara: Unspoken Thoughts book cover. Source: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unspoken-Thoughts-Jake-Amara/dp/B0FCCLKWKF
the night I knew
it was just another night,
or so i thought.
the stars scattered above,
whispering secrets i wasn’t ready to hear.
you were there,
your laughter, soft and unguarded,
echoing in the quiet spaces between us.
i caught myself watching you—
not just looking,
but seeing every detail,
the way your hair danced with the wind,
the way your smile lit up the dark.
it hit me then,
like the rush of the ocean meeting the shore,
gentle yet relentless.
i wasn’t just sitting beside you.
i was falling,
into the depth of your eyes,
into the spaces between your words,
into a feeling i never expected,
but couldn’t deny.
and as the night stretched on,
i realized,
this was the moment,
the quiet, unassuming moment,
when i fell in love with you..
© Jack Amara
heartbreak
i don’t know why, but this pain is unlike anything i’ve felt.
a sharp, throbbing ache in my chest,
it comes and goes, and there’s nothing i can do to stop it.
my body suffers, and yet there’s no way to ease it.
is this what heartbreak feels like?
© Jack Amara
no longer we
letting go of you
is not about forgetting you,
but reminding myself
of who i was without you.
healing, for me, doesn’t mean
erasing our shared moments,
but rediscovering myself,
my identity,
my strength,
my independence.
it’s a journey of self-discovery,
an inward reflection,
that leaves me asking:
who am i,
if i am no longer “we”?
source: pinterest
craving your presence
i crave your presence,
without a reason, without a need.
it’s not about words or touch,
just the knowing that you’re near.
i don’t know why—
i just do.
© Ana Malnar
the silence in your smile
when you laugh, it sounds different,
it touches me in ways i can’t explain.
i think of all the things i want to say,
but somehow, they all remain unsaid.
maybe i see more than you show,
maybe i’m the only one dreaming.
yet some days,
i think you feel the same way.
© Jack Amara
More about the author:
Instagram: @jakeamaraspoetry
Unspoken Thoughts book: https://www.amazon.ca/Unspoken-Thoughts-Jake-Amara/dp/B0FCCLKWKF
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