❝I wanted to kiss you, but you told me you don't like the taste of rainbows.❞

❝we are so much more than space dust.❞ 3/31/17 - #30 in poetry

an abundance of space metaphors and you. #1 in poetry 6/7/16

[𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 - #𝟐𝟑 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐎𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐘]

"this is the poetry that has come from finally realizing it is okay to be okay but also not okay at the same time." ~ 'how the words come' tells the story of overcoming the aftermath of an emotionally abusive relationship. the book is separated into two parts. the first part, titled 'the broken and the bruised' delves into the pain and heartbreak one feels while dealing with the trauma an abuser leaves in their wake. the second part, titled ' the happy and the healed' is filled with lighter, positive, and empowering poetry, embodying the strength and joy one finds in new love and in healing. there are also pieces covering topics like feminism, gun control, the act of writing itself, and self-love throughout the entire collection. for more of catarine hancock's poetry, check out her instagram: @catarinehancock

"Because tell me, my dear.. How can you ever save a drowning star?" My deepest thoughts and secrets. Enjoy. - •Overall winner of The Cats Awards; 10/08/18 •Winner and Best Plot in Poetry of The Net Monthly Awards; 6/10/18 •3rd place in Poetry of The Talent Awards; 25/12/18 •3rd place in Poetry of The Frozen Awards; 1/1/19 •1st place in Poetry of The Pen and Ink Awards; 1/1/19 •1st place in Poetry of The Typers' Awards; 31/1/19