Introduction

For most of my life, words have inspired me: song lyrics, movie quotes, lines in novels. Poetry, however, has always felt unapproachable. Words must hold so much meaning when they are standing alone, stripped down, and bare. By writing my own book of poetry, it has shown me that fear keeps us from imagining ourselves as more than ordinary. This book is a step toward realizing that allowing ourselves to feel and put words to our thoughts can be healing, and that it isn’t reserved for only the best.