8 Poetry Books That Every College Girl Needs To Read
Going through college is one of the most life changing experiences one can encounter. Sometimes you know who you are and sometimes you don’t. Everyone is in a different place and poetry books are the cure to any heart ache. They’re the best way to slow down, free your heart and release your anxieties and here are our recommendations!
1. Milk And Honey by Rupi Kaur
One of the biggest loved poetry books of late has to be Milk and Honey. Rupi Kaur keeps things short and simple and close to your heart. The book can easily be read in one sitting but will stay on your mind for years to come. If you need a refresher on how to love yourself, Milk and Honey is the way to go.
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2. Sea of Strangers by Lang Leav
Lang Leav has been through a lifetime of experiences and Sea of Strangers reflects that well. The book has poems and paragraphs on the introspection of her life and will help you look back on yours as well. As students, it’s often difficult to look beyond the mountains that we encounter but reading about someone else’s experiences will make you realise that that’s what life’s about! It’s often the journey that makes the experience than the result and you just have to enjoy it!
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3. Heart Talk by Cleo Wade
Refresh your heart with Heart Talk by Cleo Wade. Cleo Wade has a way of writing that’ll teach you how to love yourself and care for yourself above all else. She puts you first where you have not. She’ll keep you motivated and energized to live your fullest life in every possible way.
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4. The Princess Saves Herself In This One by Amanda Lovelace
Amanda Lovelace cannot be any more real and honest. The Princess Saves Herself In this One is a title that really speaks for itself. Her poetry books are blunt and will give it to you real. You are the hero of your own life and you’re the only one who can take control of it. Take life by the reins and check out this amazing read to motivate yourself through this great read!
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5. Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell
Pillow Talks by Courtney Peppernell takes on both poetry and prose to tell a story that speaks to your soul. It strips you raw and forces you to reflect back on memories of love and heartbreak, conflicting feelings that we try our best to sometimes ignore when it’s definitely something necessary to confront.
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6. Pretty Dirty Things by Michael Faudet
Love is an inescapable feeling that everyone experiences despite any circumstances you are; no matter the gender, no matter the sexual preference. As a girl, it’s important that we also read poetry by men to realise their sentimentality and remember that they do feel as deeply as we do. Faudet does it well and without doubt, it’s truly a great read to check out.
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7. Love Her Wild by Atticus
Love Her Wild is another tale of love from a male perspective from an individual simply known as Atticus. Atticus keeps his personality and identity under wraps and there isn’t much to be known about him and that’s thoroughly shown in his writing. Atticus doesn’t care about anything or anybody except the personal love that he feels which an important aspect that we often forget in our busy day to day lives.
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8. Bone by Yrsa Daley-Ward
Bone is another great read from POC writer, Yrsa Daley-Ward. She speaks of her experiences of life and love through a poc perspective that many may find relation to that we often can’t find in mainstream media. She’s another great read that teaches you to love yourself despite how daunting the world may seem.
