Limerence: Poems About Love's Greatest Impersonator

by Asha Walker

In this captivating collection, Asha Walker explores the intense, often misunderstood experience of limerence- that all-consuming, obsessive state of infatuation that masquerades as love. Through vivid imagery and raw emotion, these poems chart the dizzying heights of euphoria, the aching lows of uncertainty, and the bittersweet journey of self-awareness.

From the first electric touch to the final fading embers, Limerence resonates with anyone who has ever mistaken infatuation for lasting love. This volume serves as both a mirror and a balm for those navigating the turbulent waters of intense attraction, offering solace, understanding, and ultimately, a path toward genuine connection.

Dive into these pages and rediscover the power of your own heart's journey, as you traverse the fine line between fantasy and reality, between limerence and love.

Limerence published in 2024 has been praised for its unflinching examination of romantic obsession and the blurred lines between love and infatuation. Walker's unique voice blends traditional forms with experimental structures creating a reading experience that is both familiar and refreshingly new.


Excerpt from the

"Love is the ground beneath the tracks

solid, steady, there even when the ride stops

what we had was a carnival attraction

thrilling, yes, but designed to end

I realized too late that I’d been chasing a ghost

trying to turn a hologram into a home

the come-down was brutal

withdraws from a drug called “you”

shakes, sweats, regrets, as i tried to reassemble my identity from the pieces I’d left scattered at your feet

Now I’m in recovery learning to differentiate between love and its many doppelgangers."

Kindle Edition

Published October 3, 2024

About the author

Asha Walker emerges as a compelling new voice in contemporary poetry with her debut collection, "Limerence." Her writing style evokes a unique blend reminiscent of Rudy Francisco, Nikki Giovanni, and E. E. Cummings, offering readers a fresh perspective in verse.

A young Black female poet with a rich academic background, Asha holds multiple degrees in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Social Anthropology. Her professional experience in mental health, particularly working with neurodivergent adults, infuses her writing with depth, creativity and empathy.

Originally from the East Coast, Asha now calls Portland, Oregon home. When not crafting verses, she can be found hiking the Pacific Northwest trails, exploring various arts and crafts, painting, spending time with her family, and tending to her garden. A prolific writer beyond poetry, Asha has published multiple books on Shadow work, showcasing her interest in personal growth and self-reflection.

"Limerence" marks Asha's entry into the world of published poetry, promising readers a fresh perspective shaped by her unique experiences and multifaceted expertise.

Reviews

[Something about the name Gia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heard about this book from TikTok and saw it was available on kindle unlimited so I decided to check it out. I', honestly not much of a kindle person i prefer my books to be physical but I've had bad luck in the past with indie books so, yeahhh.. with that said, I'm going to go ahead and purchase the physical book because this is the best poetry book that I've read as an adult. It is so well done and the way the writer put the words together really painted a picture that I could see and fell. I won't lie, some of the poems really had me in my feelings DEEP. The poems" the physics of falling in love" and "limerence- a chemical analysis" are two of my favorites. oh and there's a whole soundtrack to the book!!!!!!! how cool is that. theres a scan code in the back that takes you right to spotify to listen to all of the songs mentioned in the book. i thought that was awesome.