The Best Poetry Books to Romanticize Your Life
You will often hear us talk about our favorite epic fantasy sagas and romantic love stories, but there is a genre we have mostly left neglected: poetry. Poems give us the chance to reflect inwards. They are short and sweet, but they might impact you for a lifetime.
Ready to change your perspective with a good poem? Continue reading to discover the best poetry books we know from Lana Del Rey, Amanda Gorman and more.
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass by Lana Del Rey
It's no surprise a musical artist would be a beautiful poet. After all, songs are just poems with melodies. Lana Del Rey's Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass explores her rise to stardom and feelings of love, trust and more in vibrant imagery. It's Lana to a T, and one you will certain enjoy if you already appreciate her albums.
Break Your Glass Slippers by Amanda Lovelace
Amanda Lovelace is all about reminding you of your power. The first installment of her You Are Your Own Fairytale is Break Your Glass Slippers, a collection of poems to empower you to acknowledge your self-worth. As the description suggests, it's making yourself the main character of your life.
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Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans
Feeling the woes of being a minority? In Jasmine Mans Black Girl, Call Home, she explores the intersection of race, feminism and queer identity. The poetry book traverses her upbringing as a young Black girl in New Jersey to growing into adulthood. There will be ups and downs, but her poetry will show the light at the end of the tunnel.
The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman
If you watched the 2021 inauguration (where Lady Gaga performed), you may remember Amanda Gorman's inspiring poem of hope for our nation. It's one thing to experience it live. However, it offers a different, more intimate feeling when you read it. It also features a forward from another inspiring woman, Oprah Winfrey.
The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest
Ever first of January, we say, "This will be our year." One day it will be true. If you need the extra motivation, consider Brianna Wiest's The Pivot Year. Each page provides a daily meditation and poem to motivate you. By New Year's Eve, you will feel like a different person.
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