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Goodreads Choice Award winning poet Trista Mateer "expertly exposes the intensity of first love" in this emotional collection of sapphic poetry. "I still remember you / as a little girl / who overwaters plants / because she doesn't know / when to stop giving." Mateer's Honeybee is part poetic memoir and part manual for letting go. Each poem, bittersweet on its own, weaves together to tell a heart-wrenching tale about heartbreak and identity. Following an imperfect love story between best friends all the way to its messy end, this collection is a reminder that you are not defined by the people you walk away from or the people who walk away from you. "It would be a shame / to look back on this / and (out of bitterness) / not call it love."
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Poignant sapphic poetry on love, heartbreak, and identity.
Who is this book for?
Honeybee is a beautifully raw collection that captures the tumult of first love and the pain of letting go. If you enjoy poetry that feels personal and emotionally honest, this book offers a heartfelt exploration of love’s messy, bittersweet moments. Trista Mateer’s words will resonate deeply with anyone reflecting on past relationships and personal growth.
