Before I Rest...
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Ongoing8m
Last published Sat, Jul 26, 2025
'Before I Rest...' is a quiet collection of poems written in the stillness of late hours and uneasy heart. From longing and reunion to grief, growing pains, and fleeting joy, from silly to deep - each piece captures the truths we whisper to ourselves before the world forgets to listen. For anyone who has loved deeply, hurt silently, and hoped endlessly, these poems are a place to rest.
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