I Breathe in

A remedy for heartbreak, 'I breathe in' is an uplifting book of poems in which strength and acceptance overcome sorrow. A baby is born. Her brother dies soon after. Loss rumbles along unseen until it generates 'earthquakes' that shake her adult life. Passionate poetry erupts of pain, lost love and anger, yet the poet ultimately discovers - and shares with the reader - an enhanced appreciation for life's beauty within human connections, nature and the body. A book of two parts: the first, 'Earthquakes', leads us through loss and its impacts, from fear and loneliness to relationship breakdowns and despair. By contrast, 'Mountains' lifts our spirits to offer us solace through profoundly life-affirming themes of love, sex, family and kindness.It's a restorative mix of 76 relatable and poignant poems. Read them aloud to release their might, quietly to feel their tenderness, or share them as tokens of love and hope.'A thought-provoking collection of poems that feels both fresh and appropriate for our times.' Dr Tom Masters, Bournemouth University 'Gut-wrenching. It's a deep family wound, you can feel it.' Sian Griffiths, Journalist