Love Me Like The Stars is a collection of poems, prose and thoughts told through stories of lust, romance, heartache and salvation. Consisting of four chapters, as well as color photography and illustrations designed by the author, this strikingly poignant and addicting collection of poetry is based on Carter's own personal experiences. She creatively digs deep to navigate themes surrounding love, loss, trauma, anxiety, self-worth, depression, single-motherhood, intersectional feminism, racial injustice and obstacles faced as a woman. Every word is written with a gut-wrenchingly honest, raw, vulnerable and sometimes uncomfortable truth that is sure to ignite an emotional experience you won't forget. Forewarning, Love Me Like The Stars explores difficult topics and is best suitable for ages 15 and up.
here is my soul
written in the the best way
i know how to speak
through
poems
prose
and stories
read these pages
with an open heart
and an open mind
they will reveal harsh realizations
unveil difficult conversations
but in the end
our differences aren't so different
you hurt
i hurt
you love
i love
at the core of our beings
we are one
take this journey
and you will experience
new meaning in
lust
romance
heartache
salvation
everything that connects us
like the stars in the constellation
Love Me Like The Stars is currently, and intentionally, only available in paperback format as an ode to the author's childhood love for books. "While e-book's are convenient, I think we have lost the connection to know what it feels like to hold a book and appreciate it for what it is. As a little girl, it was always so magical to go to the library and have the power in my hands to dive into another world. It was my escape. I want others to really embrace my words and feel the magic of turning a page too." - Alesia Carter
