Carminina is a collection of poetry that delves into the depths of sadness and heartache. Each poem within the book speaks to the pain and sorrow that can consume us in our darkest moments. The words flow like a river of tears, capturing the raw emotions of loss, loneliness, and despair. As a 15-year-old, reading Carminina feels like a glimpse into a world of emotions I can hardly comprehend. The poems resonate with me in a way that is both haunting and beautiful. They remind me that sadness is a part of life, but also that there is beauty in expressing our pain through art. Whether you are experiencing your own heartache or simply want to explore the complexities of human emotion, Carminina is a must-read for anyone seeking solace in the written word. Dive into its pages and let the words wash over you, offering a cathartic release in the midst of life's storms.

Do you ever forget how to breathe? Like all of the air in your lungs has been snatched and taken away? And you're left struggling, gasping for air? And you think to yourself that if you could just get your head above the water, you could steal some air. But instead, water comes rising in. And the world will tell you that the ocean is your enemy, because in a moment, the current could be ripped from underneath you, and the last thing you'll see is blue. But the salty waves feel too familiar, and you've never felt more at home. It makes your heart long for something you once had. It makes you heart grow wistful at the thought of it. The ocean has never been your enemy, it is your home. And so, you wrap yourself in its cold arms, and you drown yourself in nostalgia. ••• [ a collection of excerpts (from a book i'll never write) ]