The lemon trees tilt toward the sea, their fruit split open as if the salt wind could sweeten them. Some mornings the hills step closer, the terraces folding in so she can smell the rosemary threaded through their stonework. The sea has been singing all morning, throwing up flashes of anchovy scales, silver and gone […]
Tanja Lau
Tanja Lau is a Swiss-based poet and writer with German-Italian roots. A highly sensitive observer and mother of two, she explores life’s complexity with vulnerability and a hint of humor. She studied Comparative Literature before venturing into entrepreneurship. Her first children’s book is scheduled for publication in 2026, and several of her poems have been published in international anthologies. Her writing can also be found on Instagram @tanias.butterflies and on Substack at taniasbutterflies.substack.com