The Chaos of Longing

I don't think you know the chaos of longing until it's written out to you in paperback. It is clear and punching and heavy and there are lines I read that engrave deep into my heart. I am not by any means an English expert and nor am I a poetry expert; I have read very little poetry to be precise. But I think I stumbled upon something I didn't know what I was looking for. That, I guess, was that my feelings were valid and real, and that if there was a talented writer out there who'd happened across these feelings - so personal - and managed to put pen to paper because of them, that I would come up the other side, and survive it. I hope I do. I guess these words of K. Y. Robinson's give me hope I do too. Thank you for a read that I devoured on Kindle then immediately ordered the paperback. My only greatest wish now is that I could be as talented as to do something similar to K.Y. Robinson myself- but I am not- so instead I am grateful that perhaps I could direct someone to this as an explanation of my sombre heart and hope they understand.

Content Warnings: difficult parental relationship, trauma, body objectification, sexual harassment, sexual assault, manic depression, graphic depiction of sexual assault, abusive relationships, intimacy, suicidal ideation, racism, sexismThe Chaos of Longing is split into four sections: inception, longing, chaos, and epiphany. The structure of the collection is beautiful, it follows the path from difficult beginnings, a turbulent middle, and to a hopeful future. I connected strongly to Robinson’s words, even though the majority of the poems were highly personal and undoubtedly speaking from experience.

This book wasn't the best in terms of poetry I think - but that is down to personal preference! However the seller was fab, and it came right on time! Will buy from the seller again.

Great book, great price. Perfect present for someone who likes quotes and isnt going through the greatest of time, nice little pick me up

One of my faves. Relatable