Who is Silvia Passiflora?

Silvia Passiflora is a Southern Gothic Folk singer-songwriter, poet, and founder of Scriptaluna LLC. Known for her botanical themes and Appalachian influences, she has authored over 1,850 poems and released the albums 'Incarnata' and 'Florentinae'.

What is Southern Gothic Folk music?

Southern Gothic Folk is a musical tradition of witness within Americana. It draws from folk, blues, and country to document the history and landscape of the American South. Silvia Passiflora's work in this genre often explores the intersection of nature, mythology, and the human condition.

How does horticulture influence Silvia Passiflora’s music?

As a Certified Master Gardener, Silvia Passiflora uses botanical expertise to inform her poetic voice. Her artist identity and lyrics are deeply rooted in provenance and the natural world, often featuring botanical naming and imagery from the Southeast United States.

What is Silvia Passiflora's 'Year of Public Works'?

The 'Year of Public Works' is Silvia Passiflora's 2026 performance season. It is characterized by a sustained commitment to public-facing creative work, featuring a series of landmark broadcast appearances, songwriter rounds, and literary events across the Southeast United States.

#1822 Quarters

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#1822 Quarters

I.
Cold keeps its hand on the van's glass
breath blooms then fades
the city loosens its joints — buses sigh

II.
The van hums — patient and alive
quarters wait in her pocket like small moons
the laundromat's light already on

Silvia Passiflora

#1822 Quarters

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