Branches Book

BRANCHES

I love you as much as this poem loves being written Not much, Forced, And analyzed by the world around us.

Author’s Statement: Sophie Smith

I have recently found writing poetry to be a therapeutic activity for me. I don’t really think about what I’m writing until I have re-read it. I write down what I feel, no matter the magnitude. Through writing, I am able to understand myself and what is going on in my head. Poetry has become a passion of mine as I have used it to clear my mind of all the loud words of my fears and passions constantly bouncing around. I wrote this piece with specific topics in mind but I encourage the reader to take away something personal to them. I wrote down these poems to capture a specific time in my life. It centers on themes of love, heartbreak, and self-respect. It is the product of everything I have experienced. But at the end of the day, they are just words on paper. I hope you enjoy!

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