"You were dark and hard and complicated and messy. But when my soul felt yours for the first time, it warmed me in a way I never knew existed."
"He is gone now, and I must learn to live without him, even though some days it feels like I can't."
"We avoid pain because the sting of it is uncomfortable and bitter. It makes us feel weak. But it's through our pain we blossom into strong, resilient flowers. I dare say, the most beautiful flowers in all the field."
"Sometimes doing what needs to be done hurts more like a broken bone than a sprain. But breaks and sprains heal, and you will too."
This collection of poetry written by New York Times bestselling author Cheryl Bradshaw is split into two parts--the first darkness, the second light. These delicate, heartfelt poems allow you to explore the raw, heartfelt emotions we all experience in life--joy, sorrow, confusion, and above all ... love.
Readers are saying:
"I barely have the words to describe how moving this collection of poetry is."
"They made my heart squeeze in sadness, and I could feel the agony."
"Gritty, raw, heartfelt collection. An excellent read."
"I sighed, cried, smiled and laughed as each new poem touched my heart."
