11. An Ode to Change

September 27, 2023

Dedicated to my friends at Maxette.

Everything is fleeting.

That cafe.

That friendly smile and nod.

2. When Worlds Collide — A Poem For A Friend

August 18, 2023

The power that emerges when two atoms collide has the ability to set a whole universe in motion.

And we know that an object in motion stays in motion.

0. Introduction

August 17, 2023

Hi, my name is Ali Cohen. I am a very real 33 year old woman experiencing a very real life in New York City. I am full of passion, excitement, curiosity, strength, wisdom and humor, and I am also intrigued by the power of Artificial Intelligence and many of…

4. No, Nobody Cares

August 24, 2023

No, nobody cares

That you showed up with wet hair

That you forgot to shave down there

That your pants are too tight

9. Still and Silent

September 11, 2023

The air this morning is crisp, with very few clouds in the sky.

The honking is at a minimum.

The music in the bagel store is lower.

6. Word Cloud

August 29, 2023

I want to write an essay or a poem to capture the essence of this day, this singular moment in time.

But I am utterly drained.

So here’s a page of words that comes to mind:

12. Conversations

November 7, 2023

No, I wasn’t affected by the flood.

I wasn’t in the mood to watch the football game or the latest episode about that show you’re raving about. So don’t ask me about them.

1. The Body Language of Healing and Growth

August 17, 2023

With Open Arms and a Compassionate Heart, She Healed, and She Grew — A Self-Reflective Poem

Body language is everything.

13. Embrace

November 9, 2023

Embrace

Did you know that a long hug has medically healing power?

20 seconds is all it takes to tell the brain, “everything is okay.”

8. On Visibility

September 7, 2023

When you’re in an ocean of 10,000 strangers, make yourself visible. This way, you’ll actually be approachable; you’ll stand out, and you may just become the person someone else needs in that very moment.