When the World Didnt End: Poems

Teen Instagram sensation and author of Light Filters In @poeticpoison returns with a second collection of short, powerful poems about love, forgiveness, self-discovery, and what its like living after a hard-fought battle with depression, in the vein of poetry collections like Milk and Honey and the princess saves herself in this one.

In her second book of poetry, Instagram sensation Caroline Kaufmanknown as @poeticpoisonexplores the shock, wonder, and beauty of an uncertain future.

When the World Didnt End is a vivid account of trying to find a path forward while reckoning with the pain of the past, embracing imperfection, and unlearning the language of self-criticism.

Its an ode to the awkward silence between goodbye and hanging up, to hearts that continue to beat after theyre broken, to the empty spaces that depression leaves behind. With vulnerability and insight, this powerful collection of short poems holds up a mirror to the doubt and longing inside us all.

This hardcover collection features completely new material plus some fan favorites from Carolines account. Filled with haunting, spare pieces of original art, When the World Didnt End will thrill existing fans and newcomers alike.

so,

what now?

how will you make the most of it?

how will you live the life you never thought youd get the chance to see?