Bruised


︎︎︎ Rachel Jacobs

︎ September 1, 2022

Do not
Love me
Shyly
Like timid
Clouds
In April.
Love me,
Hot and
Vengeful
Like September;
Let me
Sweat
Your essence
Into my
Soul.
Kiss me;
Until I am
Black and
Blue: Full of
Your name.



































Rachel Jacobs
, also known by her pen name, Phantasma, holds two Bachelor of Art degrees from California State University Long Beach in Creative Writing and Literature. She explores the non-conscious theme of emotions, nature, and self-identity/the human experience. Her poetry can be found in Humana Obscura, Harness Magazine, and on Vocal.

Also by Rachel: Cherried Knees