This is How It Starts

By Dawn Lanuza

Not all
heartbreaks
have to end
with you
broken.

This is How It Starts is a collection of poetry and illustrations about heart aches, self-love and second love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dawn Lanuza
• Release date: Jun 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463987094

Book preview

all this wanting

I know about wanting.

I wanted a lot of things.

As a child, I wanted to have

a life-sized baby doll

feed it

bathe it

comb its hair

I saw it on TV, and I

wanted it

wanted it

wanted it.

As a teenager, I wanted to meet

this rock band

watch backstage

go on tour

fall in love with the man

I heard their song on the radio and I

wanted it

wanted it

wanted it.

Right now, I wanted to be

with you

catch shows on Friday nights

play football

shop for records

drive through McDonald’s

binge on donuts

watch those shows on your couch

ruffle your hair,

touch your face,

kiss you good night and I

want it

want

Reviews for This is How It Starts

[Fred Slusher · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The first time I read anything by Dawn Lanuza was when I read “You Are Here” and I’ve considered myself a fan ever since. Her words echo with sincerity and stark clarity. You just know that what she says is the truth as she’s experienced it.