the darkest of times, the darkest of thoughts
"gray, empty
but i let the words grow
and my heart, i let show
but with separation came
the anxiety, the pain, the journey
within confinement.
i wasn't ever my own
and my many faces had me so alone,
i thought i might drown.
it started before i even knew what puberty meant:
at twelve, i wrote my first lines.
now, at twenty, i want you to read my warning signs."
Self-published in January of 2022, Megan Diedericks' debut poetry collection (which encapsulates her journey with heartache, loss, grief, and self-perception) is available on Amazon—in Paperback and E-book!
Praise for the darkest of times, the darkest of thoughts:
"Exceptionally thought-provoking, beautiful, and daunting—all while remaining a quick, easy read."
National Award-Winning Writer, Poet, and Editor
"[Megan] weaves a melancholy blanket with different chapters ... This collection is very well crafted."
Author of Thirty times I felt like a human
"Immers[es] the reader in its raw and powerful tone. A striking and memorable read."
Published Poet
"Megan’s poetry collection is deliciously dark and marvellously gut-wrenching."
— Erica Noemie,
Author of Flowers that Doubt the Existence of the Sun
"MUST-READ for anyone who has experienced heartbreak, dark thoughts or who appreciates emotive masterpieces."
— Lauren Green,
Author of Heartstrings and Hellish Things