Swollen Bruises by Maheen Ahmed is a poetry collection tracing one soul's journey through heartbreak and healing, organized into three movements:
I. Wounds - Poems of love, betrayal, and trauma. Pieces like "Woe," "Cascade," and "Thorns" capture the pain of a destructive relationship, while "Anguish" reaches back to a childhood marked by an absent father and a fractured family. The dominant images are shattered glass, dropped flower petals, and bleeding wounds.
II. Hauntings - The space of memory and longing, where the lost beloved lingers like a ghost. Poems such as "Constellations," "Celestial Dance," and "Seven" map grief onto stars and cosmic imagery, dwelling on the ache of absence and what remains after love ends.
III. Becoming - The turn toward survival and renewal. "Hope," "Complete," and "Forever After" move toward self-acceptance and being loved in one's broken parts, while "Journey of Love" celebrates watching a younger loved one grow. The closing poem, "Goodbye," frames departure not as an ending but as liberation.
The collection's central metaphor, stated in the author's summary, is that "even swollen bruises heal, and what remains is stronger, softer, and more beautiful than before." Written in the hours between midnight and dawn, it's dedicated to anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Swollen Bruises by Maheen Ahmed is a poetry collection tracing one soul's journey through heartbreak and healing, organized into three movements: I. Wounds - Poems of love, betrayal, and trauma. Pieces like "Woe," "Cascade," and "Thorns" capture the pain of a destructive relationship, while "Anguish" reaches back to a childhood marked by an absent father and a fractured family. The dominant images are shattered glass, dropped flower petals, and bleeding wounds.II. Hauntings - The space of memory and longing, where the lost beloved lingers like a ghost. Poems such as "Constellations," "Celestial Dance," and "Seven" map grief onto stars and cosmic imagery, dwelling on the ache of absence and what remains after love ends.III. Becoming - The turn toward survival and renewal. "Hope," "Complete," and "Forever After" move toward self-acceptance and being loved in one's broken parts, while "Journey of Love" celebrates watching a younger loved one grow. The closing poem, "Goodbye," frames departure not as an ending but as liberation.The collection's central metaphor, stated in the author's summary, is that "even swollen bruises heal, and what remains is stronger, softer, and more beautiful than before." Written in the hours between midnight and dawn, it's dedicated to anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798240991882
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Swollen Bruises by Maheen Ahmed is a poetry collection tracing one soul's journey through heartbreak and healing, organized into three movements:I. Wounds - Poems of love, betrayal, and trauma. Pieces like 'Woe,' 'Cascade,' and 'Thorns' capture the pain of a destructive relationship, while 'Anguish' reaches back to a childhood marked by an absent father and a fractured family. The dominant images are shattered glass, dropped flower petals, and bleeding wounds.II. Hauntings - The space of memory and longing, where the lost beloved lingers like a ghost. Poems such as 'Constellations,' 'Celestial Dance,' and 'Seven' map grief onto stars and cosmic imagery, dwelling on the ache of absence and what remains after love ends.III. Becoming - The turn toward survival and renewal. 'Hope,' 'Complete,' and 'Forever After' move toward self-acceptance and being loved in one's broken parts, while 'Journey of Love' celebrates watching a younger loved one grow. The closing poem, 'Goodbye,' frames departure not as an ending but as liberation.The collection's central metaphor, stated in the author's summary, is that 'even swollen bruises heal, and what remains is stronger, softer, and more beautiful than before.' Written in the hours between midnight and dawn, it's dedicated to anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully. Seller Inventory # 9798240991882
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Swollen Bruises by Maheen Ahmed is a poetry collection tracing one soul's journey through heartbreak and healing, organized into three movements: I. Wounds - Poems of love, betrayal, and trauma. Pieces like "Woe," "Cascade," and "Thorns" capture the pain of a destructive relationship, while "Anguish" reaches back to a childhood marked by an absent father and a fractured family. The dominant images are shattered glass, dropped flower petals, and bleeding wounds.II. Hauntings - The space of memory and longing, where the lost beloved lingers like a ghost. Poems such as "Constellations," "Celestial Dance," and "Seven" map grief onto stars and cosmic imagery, dwelling on the ache of absence and what remains after love ends.III. Becoming - The turn toward survival and renewal. "Hope," "Complete," and "Forever After" move toward self-acceptance and being loved in one's broken parts, while "Journey of Love" celebrates watching a younger loved one grow. The closing poem, "Goodbye," frames departure not as an ending but as liberation.The collection's central metaphor, stated in the author's summary, is that "even swollen bruises heal, and what remains is stronger, softer, and more beautiful than before." Written in the hours between midnight and dawn, it's dedicated to anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798240991882
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Swollen Bruises by Maheen Ahmed is a poetry collection tracing one soul's journey through heartbreak and healing, organized into three movements: I. Wounds - Poems of love, betrayal, and trauma. Pieces like "Woe," "Cascade," and "Thorns" capture the pain of a destructive relationship, while "Anguish" reaches back to a childhood marked by an absent father and a fractured family. The dominant images are shattered glass, dropped flower petals, and bleeding wounds.II. Hauntings - The space of memory and longing, where the lost beloved lingers like a ghost. Poems such as "Constellations," "Celestial Dance," and "Seven" map grief onto stars and cosmic imagery, dwelling on the ache of absence and what remains after love ends.III. Becoming - The turn toward survival and renewal. "Hope," "Complete," and "Forever After" move toward self-acceptance and being loved in one's broken parts, while "Journey of Love" celebrates watching a younger loved one grow. The closing poem, "Goodbye," frames departure not as an ending but as liberation.The collection's central metaphor, stated in the author's summary, is that "even swollen bruises heal, and what remains is stronger, softer, and more beautiful than before." Written in the hours between midnight and dawn, it's dedicated to anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798240991882
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Swollen Bruises | A Poetry Collection | Maheen Ahmed | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Maheen Ahmed | EAN 9798240991882 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 135867158