3 Review(s)

"This book is an anthology, a collection of my literary ventures throughout the years of the pandemic. Here, I have brevities and poems that encapsulate all I have felt myself and noticed in other teenagers present in my life. The anthology, which has been divided into two halves, uses the symbolism of orange lilies and purple hyacinths to capture the spirit of youth. In the opening section, ""Orange Lilies,"" I have considered how adolescents can often seem vivid and quite joyous, optimistic, and colourful, yet still face internal abhor and turmoil, i.e. the conflict one cannot seem to rid themselves of. Every poem embodies the intense fervour and intensity typical of this phase of life. As we get into the second section, ""Purple Hyacinths,"" the mood becomes more introspective. Here, I explored the intricacies of many in greater detail, addressing themes of loss and the pursuit of meaning. My path of self-discovery and development is also partly reflected in the purple hyacinths, which represent rebirth, metamorphosis, and remorse. In ""Fallen Flowers,"" every poem is an ode to the ability of language to shed light and provide comfort during uncertain times."