Medicine For The Soul

​Poetry that by-passes the critical mind
and speaks a language ​that feels its way to and from the pen
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visual poetry

I have been making layered films which combine spoken word, embodied performance, and the elements as expressed by the weather in nature.

elemental self expression

A poetic writing workshop to unlock your self expression using writing prompts inspired by my films and their emphasis on the elemental: sun, wind, rivers, rocks etc.

zeitgeist ​non-grata

Zeitgeist Non Grata is a film that was made as a result of conversational poetry between Maija Liepins & Sarah Misselbrook.

the yellow compilation

A small collection of 5 poems introducing the motif of 'yellow'.

conversational poetry 2.o

Performed between Maija Liepins and Sarah Misselbrook at her book launch of Upon Reflection with publisher October Books.

paper-clips with raven

Paper-clips with Raven is my first book of poetry and a companion to the film 'The Wild Mother'.

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(Spoken Word)

You can hear me read you poetry on my YouTube channel @SoulPOETree

(Visual Poetry)

“Your images are so soothing to me, it’s like a salve to an open wound, it just feels so much like home to me and reminds me who I am." - Nicole

(written word)

“Maija you magical poetess, your words hit the bullseye of my weary heart”.
​- Katie L.M.