Elements of an Adored Mind explores the changing seasons of a love story, as told through the metaphorical language of elements. Shannon Ellis's words will break your heart, and then sew the pieces back up again with hope. Her stunning imagery, and her razor-sharp lines, will cut you right where it hurts - whether it be on the topics of love, loss, jealousy, self-realization, or forgiveness - and will stay with you long after you’ve read them. 

the sunshine

soleil ............................................................................ 9
curly headed lovers ................................................. 10
the first hello ........................................................... 11
quiet nights ............................................................. 13
bare connections ..................................................... 14
love .......................................................................... 15

the wind

quarantined ............................................................. 19
secrets ...................................................................... 22
close encounters ...................................................... 24
underground ............................................................ 26
concrete .................................................................... 27
dodgy conversations at a bus stop .......................... 28

the clouds

the last summer ........................................................ 31
readjustment ............................................................ 32
bittersweet ................................................................ 33
gold dust ................................................................... 34
cherry wine .............................................................. 36
embers ...................................................................... 37
sipping tea ................................................................ 38
 

the rain

daisy plucker ............................................................. 43
distance ...................................................................... 45
podcast ....................................................................... 47
remnants .................................................................... 48
acquainted strangers ................................................. 50
heart ......................................................................... 51
exhibition ................................................................. 52
passive transport mind strings ................................... 53

the thunderstorm

trigger run ................................................................ 57
father ........................................................................ 58
soap .......................................................................... 60
manner ..................................................................... 61
harsh ......................................................................... 63

the rainbow

familiar ...................................................................... 67
ode to my bedsheets .................................................. 68
buttons ....................................................................... 69
acquired astrology ..................................................... 70
chords ........................................................................ 72
fault lines ................................................................... 73
your daughter ............................................................ 75