One Step Closer : to death

by Darpan.

"And what if each poem I write Is a step closer to death?"

One Step Closer to Death; is a stirring collection of poems that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever felt lost or broken. Through the themes of heartbreak, family discord, and shattered friendships, these verses explore the darker side of human emotions and the impact of personal struggles. Honest and raw, this book invites readers to reflect on their own journeys and find meaning in the midst of pain. From my heart to yours, may these words be a lantern in the dark.

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 4, 2024

About the author

Darpan is a young poet from Delhi, India, currently in her last year of high school. "One Step Closer" is her first book, a collection of poems that dive deep into the world of sadness.

She started writing when she was just 12 years old and hasn't stopped since. For Darpan, writing and literature are a safe haven, a place where she can express emotions that are hard to put into words.

Reviews

[Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved LOVED THIS ONE. I have no shame or denial in saying that this is my first poetry book and lord did it absolutely shatter me??? THIS HAS BROKEN ME BEYOND REPAIR. Yet healed me on the same time. I can't express how deeply I had been resonating with the pieces.. they were a piece of poet yet they felt as if they were my own, because I could feel them all too well.

Loved the Taylor references!!! The playlist was top tier, absolutely W.

And like the poet said in the book, "What if each poem I write is a step closer to death and what if all I need is you to bring me back to breath?"

This book was exactly what I needed to bring me back to breath.

I can't express how much I loved it, but all I know is — I, sure as hell, cannot wait for the next one.

[:) · Rating 5 out of 5]

ABSOLUTELY love love LOVED THIS!! The poet's imagery was so emotionally evoking. The entire book was a good way of overwhelmedness for me, it had three sections;

• champagne problems
• blue & grey
And my personal favourite
• the lakes

The poems written rendered me to just sit and think, many of them made me cry (which I enjoy to the fullest) and most of them made me admire the poet more and more. One of the best poetry book I've read so far. Love this 💗

[Gem · Rating 5 out of 5]

My therapist. The book and the poet. This whole book makes me cry. In a good way ofcourse. It just gets me in a way nothing does. I mean..the way she just explains everything yet nothing is too straightforward. This girl is blessed by the poets, I see her posts on IG as well and she was MADE for poetry. If I could I would've gave her 100 stars and I'm not exaggerating. To say this was my first purchase (the first book I ever bought) I love myself for the decision ngl LIKE BEST PURCHASE EVER! Also the cover? Ate.

I mean I don't even know what part should I highlight, the WHOLE book is so SO good. It would break you beyond repair and heals you just the same. Like I said it's my personal therapist (and tell you what it doesn't even cost much)

I'm really really bad with words but lastly I'll add, this is my inspiration. I mean this with my whole heart. Miss girl here is such a good poet like YOU HAVE TO READ THIS. You won't understand what I'm saying unless you read this and her poetry yourself. All in all, thank you for breaking me, healing me and inspiring me to write, you're truly such a fairy istg. AND PLS KEEP WRITING I NEED MORE OF YOUR BOOKS OMFG.

[Ritu Chauhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was absolutely amazing! The poems give me a perspective and inspires me to channelise my own thoughts using words, just like the author. There were some poems where I almost cried, the poems are really heart touching and you might sometimes relate to them too, or might have some different feelings than the author but, despite that, it leaves mark.

[Jitender Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good 👍🏻