AustLit

'How did I get here? I got here so fast. Like I chased the tail of life and ended up with responsibilities to myself. I have hurt, I have loved, and I have grown, but I have also shrunk. What is this itch that I can't shake? I thought I had everything, but everything sometimes is nothing. I have a craving, and I think the craving is love. I guess I'm going to have to look for love in everything. Open my heart like the strings of a piano and let the world crudely tap at cords till I find the right note ...

'A poetry collection that expresses the transition from teenhood into adulthood. Through poignant verses, Cravings reveals the relentless passage of time, the weight of responsibilities, and the pursuit of love. These raw and introspective poems explore the depths of personal growth and the craving for connection, resonating with readers on their own transformative journeys.' (Publication summary)