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    Pieces by the Stars
    Pieces by the Stars
    Pieces by the Stars
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    Pieces by the Stars

    By Ruhani K. Chhabra

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    Pieces by the Stars is a short yet meaningful compilation of poetry written by an up-and-coming teenage writer. Relatable and mature topics, such as the ever-prevalent male gaze, body image, colorism, toxic relationships, and mental health issues, are depicted through poignant stanzas. This compelling body of work is a creative insight into how today's youth deal with age-old and unique challenges.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPage Publishing, Inc.
    Release dateMay 16, 2022
    ISBN9781662468957
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      Pieces by the Stars - Ruhani K. Chhabra

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      Pieces by the Stars

      Ruhani K. Chhabra

      Copyright © 2022 Ruhani K. Chhabra

      All rights reserved

      First Edition

      PAGE PUBLISHING

      Conneaut Lake, PA

      First originally published by Page Publishing 2022

      ISBN 978-1-6624-6894-0 (pbk)

      ISBN 978-1-6624-6895-7 (digital)

      Printed in the United States of America

      Table of Contents

      aisle 18

      predators stay the same year-round

      the male gaze

      i talked to her today

      sugary manipulation

      i don’t need to romanticize you

      a rough translation

      (un)fair and lovely

      just to have an ounce of their femininity

      your imagination consisted of destroying mine

      i constantly wonder why i’m not enough for you

      before i lost you

      the male gaze II: not as desirable anymore

      nostalgia makes me want to run in your arms again

      eternal spectator

      any onlooker would

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