by Eli Rallo
First published 2017
A young poet sits down each day to capture the raw emotions flowing through five critical months of their life. The words pour out as they navigate the intoxicating highs of new love, the crushing weight of loss, and the slow climb toward survival. Each poem becomes a stepping stone through four distinct phases: the euphoria of being loved, the devastation of what was lost, the hard-won strength of what they survived, and finally, the emergence of their true self. The collection maps a complete emotional journey from January through June, with each day bringing new insights about romance, heartbreak, and healing. The poet's voice shifts from hopeful to broken to wise as the months progress. Through humor and pain, love and longing, these daily verses offer both confession and comfort. The young romantic discovers that words can hold the pieces of a troubled heart together, transforming personal struggle into shared wisdom and hope.
Genres: romance, coming-of-age, contemporary, poetry
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, emotional-journey
Period: January, February, March, April, May, June
183 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform