Love's Retrograde

the story of
an astronomical
phenomenon
elusive
around her illusions
I'm fixed on her star
Love
can seem
backward
when viewed
from afar
Love can seem raw and complex. Bittersweetly, love is kind and understanding. Love's Retrograde is a collection of poems that abstractly explores the themes of heartbreak, depression, suicide, hope, healing, and self-worth. Examined from a "love-hurts" perspective, these themes overlap into five sections: An Unknown Inspiration, Climaxing, Red Flags, Our Love Is A Choice, and A New Phase.