Coffee With Grief is the debut chapbook by Northeast Wisconsin poet Jade Erickson with illustrations by Lucas Emmerich and Bahjy. Published in 2026, this intimate collection explores the many faces of grief—the moments we expect, the ones that surprise us, and the quiet ways loss changes the shape of our lives.

Through honest and vulnerable poetry, Jade reflects on sorrow, memory, love, resilience, and the slow process of learning to carry what cannot be changed. These poems offer companionship for those navigating grief, while reminding us that even in the heaviest seasons, moments of warmth and hope can still be found.

A gentle invitation to sit with grief rather than rush past it, Coffee With Grief is a collection for anyone who has loved deeply, lost something meaningful, and searched for a way forward.

Debut poetry chapbook by Northeast Wisconsin poet Jade Erickson

• 24-page illustrated collection

• Each poem accompanied by original artwork

• Explores themes of grief, loss, memory, healing, and hope

• Hand-signed by the author

• Perfect for readers, writers, and anyone navigating seasons of change

• $14.00 per signed copy

Blind Poem is a one-of-a-kind poetry experience created by Northeast Wisconsin poet Jade Erickson. Each poem is written uniquely for the person who receives it, making every piece entirely original—no two Blind Poems are ever the same.

Tell me where to begin, or leave me to wander.

Give me a feeling, memory, person, place, secret, season, question, single word, or anything else you'd like to inspire the poem. Or give me nothing at all and leave the subject entirely to fate. Sometimes the most meaningful poems are the ones we don't know we're waiting for.

Whether you offer a single word or an entire story, your idea becomes the starting point for an original poem written especially for you.

How It Works

1. Purchase your Blind Poem.
Choose your preferred format and complete your purchase securely through checkout.

2. Tell me where to begin.
After checkout, you'll receive a link to a short poem request form. Share as much or as little as you'd like—a theme, feeling, memory, person, place, secret, or simply a word.

3. Or leave it to fate.
Don't have an idea? That's perfectly fine. Choose Surprise Me and I'll decide where the poem takes us.

4. I write your poem.
I'll take your inspiration—or your blank canvas—and create a completely original poem just for you.

5. Your poem arrives.
Your finished poem will be printed, signed, and prepared especially for you. Framing is available as an optional upgrade.

A few places we could wander…

Love • grief • heartbreak • healing • hope • nostalgia • childhood • home • secrets • first love • last goodbyes • someone you miss • a place you remember • a place you've never been • a summer night • an old photograph • something unsaid • forgiveness • starting over • letting go • becoming yourself • wildflowers • the ocean • rainy days • a dream • a question • a memory • or absolutely anything else.

Every poem is one of a kind.

Written uniquely for you, your Blind Poem will not be duplicated for another customer. What you receive belongs to your story.

Blind Poem by Northeast Wisconsin poet Jade Erickson

• One completely original poem written for each recipient

• Choose a theme, feeling, memory, person, place, secret, or word—or choose Surprise Me

• No two poems are ever the same

• Hand-signed by the author

• Printed on quality paper

• Optional framing available

• Perfect as a gift, keepsake, or something meaningful just for you

Purchase → Share your inspiration → Let me write → Receive your poem