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Happy 1-Year Anniversary to My Poetry Debut!

Happy 1-Year Anniversary to my poetry debut:

“things i never got to tell you”

Volume 1 in a poetry trilogy featuring mostly confessional, free verse poems.

While you can read the trilogy out of order, I recommend reading in order as it tells a loose narrative.

✨ hope

✨ heartache

✨ mental health

✨ body dysmorphia

✨ depression

✨ anxiety

✨ grief

✨ mourning

✨ healing

Please check the TWs. Available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook. Also on Libby, Hoopla, Overdrive, etc. Audiobook to come.

#poetrybook #poetrycommunity #poetsoflemon8 #poet #bookreccomendations

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Reflecting on my experience reading 'things i never got to tell you,' I found the confessional style deeply moving and relatable. The free verse poetry effectively expresses themes of heartache, body dysmorphia, anxiety, and grief in a raw yet hopeful tone. What stood out to me was how the loose narrative across the trilogy adds layers to the emotional journey, making it more impactful when read in order as recommended. The authenticity of the poems encourages emotional healing and personal reflection, which is often rare in contemporary poetry. For those interested in exploring difficult mental health topics through poetry, this volume offers a compassionate and sincere voice. The availability of the book in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and soon audiobook formats makes it accessible for different reading preferences. I also appreciated that the author included trigger warnings, which shows a thoughtful awareness of the readers’ experience. If you are part of the poetry community or enjoy discovering new poetry books, this debut is worth adding to your collection. Platforms like Libby, Hoopla, and Overdrive make it easy to borrow digitally, further broadening the reach of these poignant poems. Overall, this anniversary marks a meaningful milestone for the author and for readers seeking healing and connection through poetry.

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