I began writing poetry when I was about 13 years old. It is my way of dealing with stress and anxiety. I am a young aspiring author and I've wanted to publish a book for a long time, and something ...view moreI began writing poetry when I was about 13 years old. It is my way of dealing with stress and anxiety. I am a young aspiring author and I've wanted to publish a book for a long time, and something about the Covid-19 lockdown gave me the time and the courage to do so. Throughout high school I was involved in a writers' club where we would discuss each other's work, and this was the first time I had shared my work with anyone. I had also joined the Literary Café, where we would showcase our best work, and I had learned how incredible it felt to have people simply enjoy your work without tearing you down for doing something that you love.The poems in this book were written from the age of 13 to the age of 19 and are little pieces of who I am today. These pieces are based on all types of personal experiences, where I had to learn about both myself and others.view less