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I Hope You Remember

Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living

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I Hope You Remember

By: Josie Balka
Narrated by: Josie Balka
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For fans of Rupi Kaur and Cleo Wade, this first collection of poetry from the viral TikTok poet Josie Balka, evokes themes of nostalgia, love, envy, and hope, speaking to the universal longings that live deep in our souls.

I've never seen anyone at a public pool with a memorable enough body, good or bad, that I think about it ever again.

If this line sounds familiar, it's because you've heard it in the background of thousands of videos on social media-a humbling reminder from poet and radio personality Josie Balka that what's important in our lives now isn't necessarily what's important to us in the long run.

I Hope You Remember, Josie's first book of poetry, includes this poem and over eighty others, some previously published and others never shared before. Every page in this collection hits home, rhapsodizing on universal experiences like jealousy, family relationships, complex body image, falling in and out of love (with others and yourself), and the everchanging lens of nostalgia. With sparse, clear prose, Josie's poetry looks to bring forth deep feelings like grief, envy, apathy, joy, and, most importantly, hope.

Evocative and full of force, these poems will hit you in the gut, pull your heartstrings, and make you long for moments past.©2025 Josie Balka Love Love, Dating & Attraction Poetry Relationships Themes & Styles
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I have listened to this audiobook on repeat since it was released!! A big thing to note is that this audiobook doesn’t have any background music like the second one - which I prefer because I can take in everything that is said.. the way Josie reads, her voice is so soothing yet so powerful! It doesn’t need all the background stuff.

My most fav audiobooks!

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