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cold water poems Paperback – 18 January 2024
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Cold Water Poems
On a Sunday morning in January of 2022 I started my cold water adventure by writing a poem. What started as a prompt sparked a new way of experiencing nature and my body. I invite you to read about my cold water adventures and maybe inspire you to find your own.
The foreign element of water has been most welcoming to me. I will donate all royalties for Cold Water Poems and Warm Water Poems to the International Rescue Committee.
Mirjam Mahler
Mirjam writes poems and stories. She says her body is German, her heart is Spanish and her words are mostly English. She swims in lakes year-round, hosts writing workshops and book clubs. Her poems have been published in numerous anthologies and journals. Cold Water Poems, published in January of 2024, was her first individual collection, Warm Water Poems followed in September of 2024.
Mirjam is co-editor of Facing Goodbye - a poetry anthology for The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press and volunteers for The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press and Consilience Journal.
About the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Founded at the call of Albert Einstein in 1933, the IRC is now at work in over 50 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas.
- Print length31 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date18 January 2024
- Dimensions15.24 x 0.2 x 22.86 cm
- ISBN-13979-8876050168
Product details
- ASIN : B0CSX7SJTZ
- Publisher : Independently published (18 January 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 31 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8876050168
- Dimensions : 15.24 x 0.2 x 22.86 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 1,321,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 3,055 in Poetry Anthologies (Books)
- 4,296 in Poetry by Women
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About the author

Mirjam writes poems and stories. She says her body is German, her heart is Spanish and her words are mostly English. She swims in lakes year-round, hosts writing workshops and book clubs. Her poems have been published in numerous poetry anthologies and online journals.
"Cold Water Poems" published in January of 2024 was her first individual collection. In "Warm Water Poems" published in September of 2024 she invites you to read poems about warmer water and about completing the challenge of swimming in 24 different bodies of water in 2024
She is co-editor of "Facing Goodbye - a poetry anthology" published by The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press in July 2024. The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press is an indie publisher which creates poetry anthologies and digital zines. 100% of the proceeds from sales of our anthologies is donated to charity.
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- Reviewed in Australia on 21 February 2024Verified PurchaseMirjam's first book is a poetic lesson on what can be achieved through challenging one's self to find the courage to try new experiences. Her prose, pictures and poems are beautifully assembled and provide not only insight into such an immersive experience but also, subtly, demonstrates how haiku and poems can be developed from prose.
It is a sweet book worthy of space on any bookshelf. As her first publication, Mirjam has sent a lovely offering of stillness, humour and surprise into an often jarring world.
Top reviews from other countries
- NamasteReviewed in the United States on 21 February 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars You’ll want to go in after reading this
Verified PurchasePoet Miriam Mahler shares not only her practice of cold water bathing, but lyrical poems and photos that feel like a beautiful embrace of her cold water. I find myself wanting to try this experience of plunging or even swimming in cold water because of how she has written about it! Truly a lovely book with a mix of poetry styles. Very inviting. Thank you Mirjam!
- DirilohReviewed in Germany on 21 February 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Cold water poems for the heart
Verified PurchaseI have been curious about what the big deal is with ice-bathing, about being in cold water in the midst of winter, and this book of poems doesn’t disappoint! It explores that feeling through various poetry forms, stories and beautifully refreshing nature photographies. Loved reading it!
- J HenryReviewed in the United States on 24 February 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Verified PurchaseReading this book during my morning ritual felt like I was right there with writer Mirjam Mahler. Her curation of words to depict her cold water adventures is admirable. If you are curious about ice bathing, love poetry but this book.