In this poetry collection, readers discover poems celebrating growth, transformation, regrets, and the difficult situations that make a person unique. Other pieces explore faith and spirituality and the myriad of ways those appear in a modern world. Some poems even call for “Godspeed prayer” to make the journey a bit easier. As readers progress through the collection, they discover that a few of the selections celebrate that moment in which one person finds the “one that holds this heart.” A few of this book’s verses even question how society blurs the lines between sex and love and explore the consequences of this blurring. Loss is also a significant theme, but for every loss on which the speaker reflects, there is also a self-discovered path to clarity and recovery. As the book concludes, the speaker explores the power and confidence that develop when one pursues one's true purpose in life.

The collection’s speaker exhibits a defiant, rebellious voice in each poem. As readers progress throughout the book, they are swept into each piece’s rhythm and momentum because of this voice. The voice also gives the entire collection the quality of a spoken-word performance. Many of the poems possess a rhyme and rhythm reminiscent of hip-hop songs. The work also uniquely blends artwork with poetry, and the page accents create a unique visual experience. For readers who appreciate rhyming poetry with a music vibe, this collection will be an appealing read. Others who enjoy poetry that reads like a personal conversation will also appreciate this book.

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