Magnetic Fairy Tale Poems: Stories That Stick
Kristen Baum’s poetry invites you to reimagine the familiar through a magical lens. Her whimsical retellings take on fresh, thought-provoking perspectives, offering a playful yet poignant exploration of classic stories, reframed for modern sensibilities.
Each poem is a story in miniature, crafted to spark your imagination. Draw your own conclusions, or savor the tales as they unfold. Kristen’s fridge poems invite us to step into a world where Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and other cherished characters find new voices, identities, and truths—some with a wry twist.
Through this unique medium, Kristen blends her love of poetry, storytelling, and whimsy, encouraging a connection to the transformative power of words. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a creative escape, or a deeper appreciation for fairy tales, these magnetic poems are designed to delight, provoke, and enchant.
Title poem from my chapbook
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Read More of Kristen’s Word Magnet Poetry
“Magic Mirror,” “The Truth Walks Into A Fairy Tale” and “Dear Serving Girl” are featured in Enchanted Creators: Kristen Baum DeBeasi’s Refrigerator Magnet Poetry in Fairy Tale Magazine (August 2022)
“Steps” in Fairy Tale Magazine (May 2024)
“Bee Season” in Eternal Haunted Summer (Summer Solstice 2024)
The Serious Side: Kristen’s Traditional Poetry
Kristen Baum DeBeasi’s traditional poetry delves into the intricate facets of human experience, weaving narratives that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth. Through her evocative language and vivid imagery, Kristen invites readers to journey into realms where the ordinary intersects with the extraordinary, offering reflections that are both timeless and profoundly relevant. Her work has been featured in esteemed literary journals such as Fairy Tale Magazine, Menacing Hedge, a moon of one’s own, and Blue Heron Review (Blue Heron Review).
Explore Kristen’s traditional poetry in online literary magazines
“African Violets” in Blue Heron Review (2017, nominated for Best of the Net)
“And No One Hears It” and “Again” in Voice of Eve (June 2019, page 56-59)
“Sea of Glass” and “Circus” in Contrary Magazine (Winter 2020)
“The Sun Is Everything Today” in The Sunday Tribune (May 2020)
“Unforgiven” in Menacing Hedge (April 2021)
Two poems, “You” and “Ōnamazu” were featured in Moon Tide Press’s Poet-of-the-Month Blog (July 2021)
“New Moon” in Blue Heron Review (Oct 2021)
“Blinking Yellow” a discussion of Revision Technique published on poet LeAnne Hunt’s Blog
“Crocus” in chapbook anthology The Art of Learning How to Fly, edited by Timothy Arliss O’Brien
“Wind Spell” in Enchanted Conversation (March 2022)
“Apotheosis” in Muleskinner Journal, Issue 2, Legacy (April 2022)
“Sugar Bush” in Field Stone Review, Issue 14, (2022, downloadable PDF)
“Berries in Winter” in Muleskinner Journal, Issue 4, Grit (Oct 2022)
“Blue and Green Planet Seeks” in a moon of one’s own, Issue 2 (Jan 2023)
“Willamette Winter” in Fireweed: Poetry of Oregon (Mar 2023)
“Blue Heron” in Blue Heron Review, Issue 16 (Spring 2023)
“Soul of a Rose” (Ekphrastic) in POETiCA REViEW (Winter 2023 20th Anniversary Edition)
“The Secret Lives of Baseballs” in Baseball Bard as part of the National Baseball Poetry Festival (May 2024)
“Learning to Float” in Blue Heron Review, Issue 18 Transformation & Change (Spring 2024)
“Red Shoes” in Moss Piglet Zine (July 2024, page 35)