Kayzannie E. Phillips is a Caribbean-born poet whose work draws from the deep wells of isolation and introspection. Born and raised in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, her poetic journey began at the age of eleven, not in a classroom, but in quiet moments of solitude. Writing was not something she was taught — it was something she instinctively turned to, a private refuge that allowed her to make sense of the unspoken thoughts and complex emotions that surged beneath the surface of her daily life. Her earliest poems emerged as silent companions during times of inner unrest. The feeling of being isolated — even when surrounded by others — was a powerful force in her early years. Rather than retreat from those emotions, she leaned into them, examining their shape and meaning. What she found was a depth of thought and feeling that demanded expression, not through conversation, but through written word. This commitment to self-reflection and emotional honesty became the core of her creative identity. Kayzannie's poetry explores themes of loss, longing, silence, identity, emotional survival, and the continuous human effort to be understood. Her verses are often sparse but rich in implication, inviting readers to sit with discomfort, dwell in stillness, and embrace vulnerability as a form of strength. She does not seek to offer perfect answers or polished conclusions — rather, she offers fragments of truth, raw and unfiltered, allowing each reader to draw their own meaning. Her work is reaches outward, creating space for others to see themselves reflected in her words. Boulevards of Life, her debut poetry collection, is a reflection of years spent navigating the winding roads of thought and feeling. It is not a straightforward journey, but a collection of moments — some sharp, some soft, some quietly devastating. Through poems that echo with solitude and perceptions of the emotions of others around her, Kayzannie opens her internal world and welcomes readers into a space of introspection. Each piece in this collection is a stop along the boulevards: some lit with hope, others shadowed by grief, but all contributing to the map of the depth of existing. Her poetry is a celebration of the unspoken — the words left behind in arguments, the quiet cries that never became sound, the hopes whispered to the ceiling at night. She writes for those who have ever felt like they didn't belong, who have questioned their worth, who have carried emotions too heavy to name. Through her introspective lens, pain becomes purpose, and silence becomes song. Kayzannie continues to write from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, drawing daily inspiration from the rhythms of thought, memory, and observation. Whether watching the quiet dance of rain against her window or simply sitting in reflective stillness, she gathers the fragments of her experience and transforms them into poetry. Her goal is not only to express herself, but to a create connection — to help others feel seen, heard, and less alone. With Boulevards of Life, she shares not just her poetry, but relatable journeys — of becoming, breaking and rebuilding, and of finding beauty in every form that life may take--even in experiences that aren't her own.
