Inside the Book

Poems

32 poems move through curiosity, obsession, heartbreak, and the slow work of letting go.

Opening Poem

Curious Bumblebee

“I saw you sweeter than honey, but I’d still let you sting me anyway.”

On What Could Have Been

Parallel Universe

“I wonder if I’ll ever be with you — nah, but maybe in another universe.”

On Reason vs. Feeling

Heart Vs Mind

“One leaves the poison in the lungs, the other creating an antidote.”

On Being Alone

I Don’t Mind Being Single

“I don’t mind being single — but sometimes I like to dream of a world where I’m not.”

On Moving On

Getting Over You

“What if the next person I try loving only gets the leftovers, cuz I’m still stuck on the thought of you?”

Closing Poem

I’m Over You

“It’s time to put this book down, and get ready for the next — cuz I’m ready to move on.”

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Featured Poem

I Don’t Wanna Fall In Love Again

I don’t wanna fall in love again.
All for what?
Just to have my heart broken?

It’s almost like it happens every time.
It’s not always them that breaks mine,
but sometimes I break my own.
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Who knew that your own words can craft a weapon from sticks and stones?
Crazy how fragile is our bones.

But if I stop falling, I stop feeling.
If I stop feeling, I stop writing.
If I stop writing… who am I healing?

— Alex Winston

Full Table of Contents

All 32 Poems

Curious Bumblebee
First Love
Parallel Universe
Crossroads
Gamble
Magic
Heartbreak
Uoy Evol I
Heart
Mind
Heart Vs Mind
Scars
I Don't Mind Being Single
What Is Love
Love Over Lust
When A Man Is Truly In Love
I Love You
I Love You (Alternate Ending)
I Loved You
Loving You Incorrectly
Love Wasn't Meant For Me
Loved And Lost
Rhyming Poem
The Message I Never Sent
Playing Victim
I'm Sorry
Cussing Poem
Falling In Love Again
I Don't Wanna Fall In Love Again
Getting Over You
Not Getting Over You
I Can't Get Over You
I'm Over You
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32 poems, one heartbreak at a time. Here’s a peek inside.