The Art of Almost

By Hope Barlow

The Art of Almost is a poetry collection about loving something you were never meant to keep. It follows the rise and fall of a love that was always going to end, the quiet unraveling of a heart that tried to hold on, and the slow task of learning to let go. Following the narrative of temporary love, and told through the eyes of someone who loves deeply (even when they shouldn't), these poems explore longing, heartbreak, and the spaces in between. Divided into four sections--Almost Ours, Almost Gone, Almost Dead, Almost Mine--each page holds the weight of longing, obsession, and the quiet hope of moving forward. If you've ever struggled to move on from something that still lingers in your bones, this is for you. Some loves aren't meant to last. Some stories don't get endings. But within these pages, you'll find the words for what was almost yours. For anyone who has loved someone they couldn't keep. For the ones who are still learning to let go. This book is for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F38TC41D
• ISBN13: 9798314512357
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 141 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.0"