Away from shore : poems

The poems in this collection follow a young woman as she navigates the realm of first love. Falling in love makes you vulnerable. For all the joy, there is danger, too, and heartbreak. Lyrical and full of imagery, the poems are bittersweet, both beautiful and haunting. This excerpt from one of the first poems, Fire, sets the tone for the rest of the book:"I took him with me, like a lantern, into the forest of my heart. And I forgotthat he was made of fire, that his touchcould make things burn."