Aitana Hendriks
@aitana
Modern romantic-confessional poet. Minimalistic prose writer. Journal collector. Author of 'The Summer of Longing' (2025). I write poetry, personal essays, literary musings, and other prose writings. You can also find me on Substack, Instagram and TikTok (@aitanahendriks).
Leaves fall
A poem on the temporary.
Apr 1, 202608.08.2022
A poem on longing, miscommunication, and emotional closeness.
Feb 27, 2026
The Intimacy of Journalling
On keeping a journal, consistent journalling, a 'journal orbit', and getting to know yourself more intimately.
Feb 27, 2026
4/8/25 - My Life is a Mixture of Poetry and Prose
A passage from my journal.
Feb 26, 2026
You were just a child
Feb 26, 2026An Ode to Your Lips
A poem I wrote in 2022.
Feb 26, 2026
I Found Gatsby's Green Light
A personal essay on having parallels with F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (1925).
Feb 26, 2026
See
A poem on longing for deep recognition.
Feb 26, 2026
Attachment
A love poem by Aitana Hendriks
Feb 25, 2026
I Wish I Could Forget You
A poem from 'The Summer of Longing' (2025).
Feb 25, 2026