Welcome to my second poetry collection, The Mourning Cloak!

I developed the concept for this collection after a loss and a change in my mental health journey. Many of my poems are centered around this loss, and many are related to my progressions and regressions surrounding it.

I hope you enjoy!

Cover made by ReynaBennett! She is not only incredibly talented but has been an encouragement in publishing this collection. Definitely give her a follow!

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Now, here's a bit about me, if you're interested:

• My name's Samantha
• I live in the U.S. and my primary language is English (as a matter of fact, my only fluent language)
• I came up with this story in May of 2019
• I love writing (obviously) and reading (but mostly writing)
• I play the trumpet and love music!
• I am in college studying music education. I write for fun!
• I have recently been exploring poetry to put my thoughts and feelings into writing. It has been very helpful to me!

Continue reading ahead! Be warned, it is mature for mental health and implications of self-harm.