Poet, Storyteller,
and Literary Facilitator
Homegrown in Westerville, Ohio, Alisha is an emerging queer, neurodivergent poet and writer with a taste for honing her craft and building community.
Her autistic experience of the world is translated through her writing into immersive, imagery-rich stories that invite her readers to slow down with her and feel.
An experienced literary facilitator and panelist, Alisha is hellbent on building spaces where writers of all backgrounds and life circumstances can connect. Whether she’s facilitating the Poetry Corner Workshop at her local bookstore or hosting the Poetry Snack Club in local Columbus parks, her spaces are intentionally built outside academic gates so that curiosity, inclusivity, and the craft can actually thrive.
As an Otterbein University alum with a background in Visual Communications, she brings organized, thoughtful creative leadership to the Central Ohio arts scene while working full-time as an advertising project manager.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS-
Featured Poems:
“to be a Poet in unprecedented times”
“Mistake”
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Featured Poem:
“MY SON TELLS ME”
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Featured Poem:
“Would You Guess I’m a Taurus?”
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(working title) The Silent Mark - Chapters 1-2
A paranormal mystery novel-in-progress
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“Fight, Flight, or Burn”
A Paranormal Thriller Short Story
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Received an artist fund grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council to support training and participation in the Sustenance Poetry Community run by Joy Sullivan.
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Received an artist fund grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council to support this website as well as updated branded photos by local photographer Rachel Puckett at Honey & Smoke Photo.
Personalized Poem
Personalized Poem
Poetry unlock a new way of seeing things, and deep down, we all want to be seen.
So what’s it like to be seen through a poet’s eyes? I’m so glad you asked. I’d love to show you.
This is a limited opportunity for you to receive a personalized, hand-typed poem inspired by you. Once I reach my cap, I will be closing orders.
In the included form (after you “add to cart) drop me a link to your instagram. Include a few notes about anything sitting on your heart, or something you’re wrestling with if you’d like. Let me know your thoughts on glitter. In just a few weeks, I’ll type up a poem inspired by you on my typewriter, paint it, and mail it to you. You’ll end up with a tangible reminder of who you are to look at every day.
The poems shown in the photos are examples of poems I have written for people previously, and exhibit the type of watercolor I will add to your piece. Each final piece is 100% unique!
I have a knack for noticing the beauty behind the noise, and I’d love to show you exactly how I see you — through poetry.
Note: I have a 100% off discount code available (DM me on Instagram @notesfromalisha if you need it). I believe there will be a few people who need this more than I need the funds. However, if you decide to pay the standard rate, know that it will be funding my next venture (which I can’t wait to tell you about!). Thank you for investing in the art of poetry!
Poetry unlock a new way of seeing things, and deep down, we all want to be seen.
So what’s it like to be seen through a poet’s eyes? I’m so glad you asked. I’d love to show you.
This is a limited opportunity for you to receive a personalized, hand-typed poem inspired by you. Once I reach my cap, I will be closing orders.
In the included form (after you “add to cart) drop me a link to your instagram. Include a few notes about anything sitting on your heart, or something you’re wrestling with if you’d like. Let me know your thoughts on glitter. In just a few weeks, I’ll type up a poem inspired by you on my typewriter, paint it, and mail it to you. You’ll end up with a tangible reminder of who you are to look at every day.
The poems shown in the photos are examples of poems I have written for people previously, and exhibit the type of watercolor I will add to your piece. Each final piece is 100% unique!
I have a knack for noticing the beauty behind the noise, and I’d love to show you exactly how I see you — through poetry.
Upcoming Performances & Community Events
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Poetry Corner Workshop
Returning in September! Stay Tuned
6:30-8pm
An inclusive, peer-review-style poetry workshop hosted by Alisha Skeel at Birdie Books in Westerville, Ohio where you can nurture your early poems and connect with fellow writers. Open to all poets, both new and seasoned!
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Poetry Snack Club
Next Date To Be Scheduled Soon!
The Poetry Snack Club is a close-read poetry & picnic club hosted by Alisha Skeel and held at local Columbus parks. Here, we explore poetry in a bite-sized way. We picnic, share some snacks, and close-read one poem together while sharing what we notice about it.
