Although the consciousness of death is, in most cultures, very much a part of life, this is perhaps nowhere more true than in Japan, where the approach of death has given rise to a centuries-old tradition of writing jisei, or the death poem. Such a poem is often written in the very last moments of the poet's life. Hundreds of Japanese death poems, many with a commentary describing the circumstances of the poet's death, have been translated into English here, the great majority of them for the first time.
In this fast-paced world,I Wish I Knew is a collection of poems and wisdom to guide us through the wilderness of life, navigating self-esteem, body image, emotions, mental health and personal growth.
With honest lessons learned from rock bottom, Donna Ashworth will help you to find courage in chaos and rise to every challenge. Sparking joy, kindness, gratitude and self-acceptance on each page, her words will soothe your soul, strengthen your spirit and help you find your own unique voice.
From Rupi Kaur, the bestselling author of Milk and Honey, comes her long-awaited second collection of poetry. Illustrated by Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers is a journey of wilting, falling, rooting, rising and blooming. It is a celebration of love in all its forms.
