poetry
Purple Ice Cream
Newly republished after fifteen years, Purple Ice Cream is a collection of seventeen intimate poems exploring love, loss, and the human experience from Boston North Shore poet Sunni Potach. Through pieces like “Lost Dreams,” “Her Ocean,” and the titular Purple Ice Cream, Potach crafts windows into life’s most profound moments with the raw honesty of confessional poetry. Originally beloved for its emotional resonance, this collection returns to speak to anyone seeking authentic verse about self-discovery, acceptance, and the courage to keep dreaming.
From the beaches of Boston’s North Shore comes a powerful collection of poetry that speaks directly to the heart. “Purple Ice Cream” is an intimate journey through love, loss, and the courage to keep dreaming.
In this newly republished collection, poet Sunni E. Potach invites readers into her world through seventeen carefully crafted poems that capture life’s most profound moments:
- Experience the bittersweet taste of “Lost Dreams” as childhood aspirations meet adult realities
- Dive deep into “Her Ocean,” where identity and connection swirl in currents of emotion
- Feel the raw honesty of “I Should’ve Walked Out” and the healing power of self-worth
- Journey through “Crossroads” where fate and choice dance in delicate balance
The collection’s crown jewel, “Purple Ice Cream,” weaves a haunting metaphor of melting moments and wilting roses, speaking to anyone who has ever felt the need to be truly seen and accepted.
From the author: “Poetry has always been my outlet – a way for me to express my emotions when I couldn’t say them out loud.”
Don’t miss this chance to experience the collection that readers have called “deeply moving,” “authentically raw,” and “impossibly beautiful.”
Author
Sunni Potach
Born and raised in a small town in Southwest Iowa, Sunni has always had a passion for learning and connecting with others. After earning a degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, she embarked on a journey that blended her love for education and storytelling. Along the way, she met her husband, and together they built a blended family of five children.
With a Masters degree in teaching, Sunni taught middle school English for seven years, inspiring students to embrace the power of language and creativity. In 2022, she and her family made an exciting move to the North Shore of Boston, where she transitioned into a new role as a Project Manager for an online learning company.
Outside of work, Sunni enjoys walking along the scenic coastline, reading and writing, spending time with her family, and traveling. Her experiences as an educator, project manager, and mom fuel her passion for creating meaningful learning opportunities and making a positive impact in the world.
Purple Ice Cream Audience
Perfect for:
- Poetry lovers seeking authentic, emotionally resonant verse
- Readers navigating their own journey of self-discovery
- Fans of confessional poetry in the tradition of Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton
- Anyone who has ever felt the need to express what words alone couldn’t say
Originally published fifteen years ago, this beloved collection returns with the same raw honesty and emotional depth that captured readers’ hearts. Each poem is a window into the human experience, crafted with the precision of a master storyteller and the vulnerability of a trusted friend.
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