Contemporary Poetry

Abstract painting of a woman with crossed hands on her shoulders, colorful background featured on the book cover of “and what about us?” by contemporary poet Lesia K.

scales for redheads

it takes two to handle a redhead—

first, the God, then the Devil

one to listen to her psalms,

the other with the audacity to act

as if they actually believed them.

and what about us? asked Louis—out now!

Book cover of “and what about us? asked Louis?” by contemporary poet Lesia K, featuring an abstract painting of a figure with crossed hands on their chest, set against a blue background. Subtitled “poems about love.”

My first book, and what about us? asked Louis is now available. It is a collection of poems that reflect on love's many forms—reckless, gentle, forbidden, sinful, comforting, and more. It offers a raw and unfiltered exploration of what it means to love and be loved.

Black and white photo of Lesia K, contemporary poetry author, standing against a minimalist background — modern poet known for emotional and unfiltered verse.

My Story

In 2025, I wrote and self-published my first poetry collection, and what about us? asked Louis. I believe poetry should be raw, restless, and a little bit reckless. If you do too, you’re in the right place.

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My work

having those full-moon thoughts

loving you in the moonlight

is as unbearable as that one time,

we took those substances,

and your kisses, i swear—

i felt them in my toes 

and i was grateful,

for that high not being part

of my everyday’s experience

for that night you taught me—

pleasure can be as sharp as it is mellow

as unbearable,

as the deepest pain.


My poetry is written in free verse, without strict structure or rhyme. I rarely use capital letters. This way, I like to create a continuous, unbroken flow of thought. Each poem typically ends with a period, marking the conclusion of an idea. My work often consists of short, fragmented lines or longer, uninterrupted passages, depending on the emotion and theme. I focus on direct expression rather than traditional poetic forms, using line breaks and spacing to shape meaning.

Contemporary poet Lesia K with long red hair smiling, wearing a black off-shoulder top, resting her head on her arm, holding a contemporary poetry collection called "and what about us? asked Louis".