Ramblings of the Lost and Found is the second full-length poetry collection by Axton Mitchell. A transgender poet exploring the raw intersections of identity, grief, love, survival, and memory. Written over the span of a season in time. This 63-poem collection captures the in-betweens of life: the moments that break you, rebuild you, and leave you asking why.
Through vivid, intimate snapshots, Axton navigates relationships, trauma, mental health, queer joy, and parental loss. Each piece feels like a note from a storm or a whispered secret from a healing place. Either way, offering readers a deeply human, unflinching perspective on life’s complexities.
Content Warning:
Themes include grief, death of a parent, trauma, mental illness, identity-based experiences, and suicidal ideations.
Why You’ll Love This Collection:
Vulnerable and unfiltered exploration of life’s emotional landscapes 63 poems capturing the messy beauty of existence. Insight into the lived experience of a transgender poet, perfect for readers seeking connection, reflection, and honesty.
Visit Poeaxtry and the Prism’s Archive Cheat Sheet. Discover all post categories, with a blurb and link to full post archive for each. Then find every post in that category in chronological order.
The Kelso 2 Poetry Zine has officially launched! It’s the 2nd edition in the Kelso Collection. This edition captures poetry from our 3rd and 4th years together, exploring a love that is mature, real, and beautifully flawed. Kelso 2 isn’t about the rush of new romance; it’s about the moments that come after. Here is where the patience, honesty, and quiet strength that define enduring connections comes into the picture.
Highlighted pieces like “You Are Not the Sun” reflect the truths of lasting love: life goes on if someone is gone, but their absence changes everything in subtle, poignant ways. Every digital download of Kelso 2 includes six hidden mystery extras woven into the PDF. Through hidden words and QR codes, designed to make every reading experience personal and immersive.
Where it started:
Kelso volume 1 where it started
The first Kelso zine started as a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift for my partner. I started making digital zines later and, the natural thing to do is to immortalize the personal physical copy as a digital item as well. Kelso is about love that is new and exciting, while also adapting to reflective and enduring love. Kelso 1 introduced readers to the thrill of early connection, while Kelso 2 you will see a new side of me that dives into realistic, patient love that lasts. Together, they form the Kelso Collection, a cohesive, poetic exploration of human relationships.
New options for ease of access:
Excitingly, the Kelso series (and all my other zines & ebooks also) will soon be available on Google Play Books. We are currently awaiting verification, but the files are already prepared and ready to launch as automatically when approval is complete. This will make the collection accessible to more readers worldwide, expanding the reach of Poeaxtry’s indie poetry zines & ebooks while keeping the curated, intimate experience of the PDF format intact.
Written & Curated by Poeaxtry and Published by Poeaxtry’s Poetry Prism, the Kelso series continues to push the boundaries of indie poetry, combining authenticity, relatability, and the immersive experience of hidden digital content.
Whether you’re a long-time Poeaxtryreader or discovering the zine for the first time, Kelso 2 is your invitation to explore love beyond the surface, paired with surprises that make the reading experience unique.
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