
I Hope You Remember
Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living
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Josie Balka
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Josie Balka
About this listen
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 moment 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 (P)2025 Simon & Schuster AudioWhat listeners say about I Hope You Remember
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- Zoe
- 2025-06-02
I laughed, I cried
I haven’t related to something in a long while. Absolutely amazing
Highly recommend.
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- AB
- 2025-05-14
soul touching
how real and deep this is to me. living what Josie reads touches my soul. after leaving a 15yr marriage and how damaged I've been since then. Josie what you read is so real.
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- Naomie
- 2025-06-02
If you don’t read this, you are missing out!!!
YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK IF YOU'RE A WOMEN!! SHE WROTE DOWN OUR SOULS LADIES!!
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- Cinna
- 2025-05-19
Loved it all!!
Truly enjoyed everything about this book! The content was fabulous and so relatable, brought back memories, gave me food for thought and was just overall such a great read. I love when an author narrates their own book and Josie not only has a perfect voice for an audiobook but it also added something really special to the poems she has written. Definitely recommend - well done Josie Balka 🇨🇦🇨🇦
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- Mark Stevens
- 2025-06-06
Forgot she was talking about herself it was very relatable
It’s a beautiful listen . She’s a bright light with wonderful words . She talks about life and the beautiful parts of it
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