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Thank You for Leaving
The more I give you,
the emptier I feel.
I think I’ll be okay again
when I ask you to leave.
Dear reader,
I wrote this book for the ones who feel everything too deeply. The rare souls who still listen to their hearts and believe in love. The ones who don’t hurt others just because they’re in pain. The ones who wear their hearts on their sleeves and carry kindness within. The ones who overthink, over-invest in people and over-love, always.
This book is an ocean full of feelings, so if at any point, you feel like you’re drowning, take a moment to remind yourself that it’s a privilege to feel emotions as intensely as you do. Some people are so disconnected from their hearts that they don’t allow themselves to feel anything at all.
That being said, I wish you a happy reading. This book will make you cry.
Love,
Rithvik
the emptier I feel.
I think I’ll be okay again
when I ask you to leave.
Dear reader,
I wrote this book for the ones who feel everything too deeply. The rare souls who still listen to their hearts and believe in love. The ones who don’t hurt others just because they’re in pain. The ones who wear their hearts on their sleeves and carry kindness within. The ones who overthink, over-invest in people and over-love, always.
This book is an ocean full of feelings, so if at any point, you feel like you’re drowning, take a moment to remind yourself that it’s a privilege to feel emotions as intensely as you do. Some people are so disconnected from their hearts that they don’t allow themselves to feel anything at all.
That being said, I wish you a happy reading. This book will make you cry.
Love,
Rithvik
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2025
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February 20, 2025
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March 19, 2025
Thank You for Leaving by Rithvik Singh, yet another heartfelt collection of poetry, prose and emotions by the author. This one is for those who feels everything very deeply—be it joy, sorrow, sadness or even love.
The more I give you,
the emptier I feel.
I think I’ll be okay again
when I ask you to leave.
This collection felt very raw and personal to me. It's filled with sadness and hope at the same time. The book acts as a reflection and therapy at the same time. The book is for the ones who overthink, over-invest in people and over-love, always (hi, nice to meet you :p)
The more I give you,
the emptier I feel.
I think I’ll be okay again
when I ask you to leave.
This collection felt very raw and personal to me. It's filled with sadness and hope at the same time. The book acts as a reflection and therapy at the same time. The book is for the ones who overthink, over-invest in people and over-love, always (hi, nice to meet you :p)
June 7, 2026
3'5/5
"People don't pick up poetry books because they fear they won't understand the poems. They might not be able to read between the lines. The metaphors might suffocate them and the imagery might be too confusing to comprehend.
I think people do the same with people who feel too much. They choose to stay away from them because they fear they won't understand them. Their depths are too scary for them to delve into the beauty that lies within them."
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I'm convinced
there are poems
stitched within your silence,
and only I should be allowed
to listen to them.
-
Does the ocean also weep
on new moon days,
when the moonlight refuses to kiss it,
or is it just something poets do?
-
Grief stays on paper
instead of love these days.
My letters are no longer an
ode to your beautiful face.
There was a time
when you'd take
tragedies in your arms
and turn them into poems.
Today, you're the tragedy
I'm trying to forget.
You're the pain,
you're the poem.
"People don't pick up poetry books because they fear they won't understand the poems. They might not be able to read between the lines. The metaphors might suffocate them and the imagery might be too confusing to comprehend.
I think people do the same with people who feel too much. They choose to stay away from them because they fear they won't understand them. Their depths are too scary for them to delve into the beauty that lies within them."
-
I'm convinced
there are poems
stitched within your silence,
and only I should be allowed
to listen to them.
-
Does the ocean also weep
on new moon days,
when the moonlight refuses to kiss it,
or is it just something poets do?
-
Grief stays on paper
instead of love these days.
My letters are no longer an
ode to your beautiful face.
There was a time
when you'd take
tragedies in your arms
and turn them into poems.
Today, you're the tragedy
I'm trying to forget.
You're the pain,
you're the poem.
December 16, 2025
Why it was not interesting as it's title?
December 3, 2025
I have been not reading from a month or so and it's exhausting clearly..so I picked a poetry book this is quite famous one i read the other book by the same author too.
for me the poetry books are generally really heavy on my head cuz they have so much inside them and just reading lines randomly doesn't makes any sense.. so I read few pages and then continue next time..
this one was okish and very similar to the last poetry book by this author.
I liked the illustrations though I am thinking to sketch some of them in my own diary...
I will give it 2.5 out of 5.
for me the poetry books are generally really heavy on my head cuz they have so much inside them and just reading lines randomly doesn't makes any sense.. so I read few pages and then continue next time..
this one was okish and very similar to the last poetry book by this author.
I liked the illustrations though I am thinking to sketch some of them in my own diary...
I will give it 2.5 out of 5.
June 13, 2025
For Beginners. For poetry lovers. For the ones who are going through heartbreak.
February 21, 2026
I read it again after soo long
and i feel quite similar to the first time I read the book.
I connected to so many thoughts and pages and some pages were just good to read ,some pages just gave realisations and some were just there.
To someone who is looking forward to reading this or if it's in your tbr
dont think you need to go through a breakup or something
just sit around relax your mind and try to connect what the author is trying to say :)
and i feel quite similar to the first time I read the book.
I connected to so many thoughts and pages and some pages were just good to read ,some pages just gave realisations and some were just there.
To someone who is looking forward to reading this or if it's in your tbr
dont think you need to go through a breakup or something
just sit around relax your mind and try to connect what the author is trying to say :)
November 16, 2025
This book is surprisingly comforting! The poems and prose are just ahaaaa!!!
February 7, 2026
⭐ Rating: 3.25 / 5 🌟🌟 🌟
Grief isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet, gentle — and strangely hopeful.
I went into Thank You for Leaving expecting emotional carnage, but what I found instead was something softer, calmer, and oddly reassuring. Yes, the book is soaked in heartbreak, longing, and absence — but it didn’t break me. It held me. I didn’t feel traumatised; I felt… understood. Rithvik Singh doesn’t scream your pain back at you — he whispers it, dresses it up in poetry, and hands it to you like a carefully wrapped wound. I binged it in one sitting, not because I was desperate, but because it was quietly addictive in its emotional simplicity.
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Brief Plot (Spoiler-Free)
This isn’t a traditional “story” book — it’s a collage of poems, letters, one-liners, reflections, and emotional snapshots about love, loss, growth, and moving on. It follows the emotional journey of loving, losing, healing, and slowly learning to choose oneself when love no longer serves you.
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Atmosphere, Tone & Setting
The tone is intimate, confessional, and contemplative — like reading someone’s most vulnerable diary entries at 2 a.m. There’s no concrete setting, but the book lives in quiet rooms, rainy nights, late-night thoughts, childhood memories, and the spaces between people who once loved each other. It feels like whispered conversations, unsent texts, and moments of realisation rather than loud heartbreak.
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Character (Emotional) Analysis
Even without traditional characters, the emotional “voice” of the book feels deeply self-aware yet gentle. The speaker isn’t bitter — just tired, reflective, and slowly growing. There’s maturity in how love is portrayed: not as possession, but as something tender, fragile, and sometimes temporary. The recurring presence of parents, siblings, best friends ,childhood, and gentle care adds depth and warmth, reminding us that love exists beyond romance.
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Critical Analysis
As poetry-prose, the book succeeds in capturing modern emotional psychology — attachment, loss, nostalgia, and healing. Rithvik Singh is clearly perceptive about how Gen-Z and young adults experience love and loneliness. However, structurally, the book lacks narrative depth and repetition occasionally blunts its impact. Some lines hit devastatingly hard, while others feel familiar or predictable. It’s emotionally effective, but not intellectually revolutionary.
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Final Verdict
Thank You for Leaving isn’t a book that shatters you — it’s a book that softly rearranges you. Not perfect, not groundbreaking, but undeniably moving. For me, it wasn’t trauma — it was hope wrapped in sadness, a reminder that love can be gentle, growth is painful, and choosing yourself is sometimes the bravest act of all.
Grief isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet, gentle — and strangely hopeful.
I went into Thank You for Leaving expecting emotional carnage, but what I found instead was something softer, calmer, and oddly reassuring. Yes, the book is soaked in heartbreak, longing, and absence — but it didn’t break me. It held me. I didn’t feel traumatised; I felt… understood. Rithvik Singh doesn’t scream your pain back at you — he whispers it, dresses it up in poetry, and hands it to you like a carefully wrapped wound. I binged it in one sitting, not because I was desperate, but because it was quietly addictive in its emotional simplicity.
---
Brief Plot (Spoiler-Free)
This isn’t a traditional “story” book — it’s a collage of poems, letters, one-liners, reflections, and emotional snapshots about love, loss, growth, and moving on. It follows the emotional journey of loving, losing, healing, and slowly learning to choose oneself when love no longer serves you.
---
Atmosphere, Tone & Setting
The tone is intimate, confessional, and contemplative — like reading someone’s most vulnerable diary entries at 2 a.m. There’s no concrete setting, but the book lives in quiet rooms, rainy nights, late-night thoughts, childhood memories, and the spaces between people who once loved each other. It feels like whispered conversations, unsent texts, and moments of realisation rather than loud heartbreak.
---
Character (Emotional) Analysis
Even without traditional characters, the emotional “voice” of the book feels deeply self-aware yet gentle. The speaker isn’t bitter — just tired, reflective, and slowly growing. There’s maturity in how love is portrayed: not as possession, but as something tender, fragile, and sometimes temporary. The recurring presence of parents, siblings, best friends ,childhood, and gentle care adds depth and warmth, reminding us that love exists beyond romance.
---
Critical Analysis
As poetry-prose, the book succeeds in capturing modern emotional psychology — attachment, loss, nostalgia, and healing. Rithvik Singh is clearly perceptive about how Gen-Z and young adults experience love and loneliness. However, structurally, the book lacks narrative depth and repetition occasionally blunts its impact. Some lines hit devastatingly hard, while others feel familiar or predictable. It’s emotionally effective, but not intellectually revolutionary.
---
Final Verdict
Thank You for Leaving isn’t a book that shatters you — it’s a book that softly rearranges you. Not perfect, not groundbreaking, but undeniably moving. For me, it wasn’t trauma — it was hope wrapped in sadness, a reminder that love can be gentle, growth is painful, and choosing yourself is sometimes the bravest act of all.
July 30, 2026
"When I first met you,
I saw a thousand poems
running towards me,
entering my chest
at a speed faster than light,
but still slower than the speed
at which I fell in love with you. "
I saw a thousand poems
running towards me,
entering my chest
at a speed faster than light,
but still slower than the speed
at which I fell in love with you. "
April 5, 2025
So, I picked up this book only because I had read I Don’t Love You Anymore—and I absolutely fell in love with it. I’ve already recommended it to 5–7 people and even lent it to two of my friends. That’s how much I loved it.
Coming to this book—it might feel a little less amazing than the first one. Maybe it’s because I Don’t Love You Anymore was my first book of that kind, or perhaps it felt more relatable. I’m not entirely sure. But this one is still a great read—so relatable, short, crisp, and written in such simple language.
Even if you’re not into poetry, you’ll fall in love with it because of its charm. I personally enjoy poetry, so for me, it was beautiful. And honestly, even if you don’t usually read books, you can finish this one in just a few hours.
I didn’t highlight too many lines because the whole book is filled with memorable moments—just like the last one—but I’ve included a few of my favorites in this post.
Coming to this book—it might feel a little less amazing than the first one. Maybe it’s because I Don’t Love You Anymore was my first book of that kind, or perhaps it felt more relatable. I’m not entirely sure. But this one is still a great read—so relatable, short, crisp, and written in such simple language.
Even if you’re not into poetry, you’ll fall in love with it because of its charm. I personally enjoy poetry, so for me, it was beautiful. And honestly, even if you don’t usually read books, you can finish this one in just a few hours.
I didn’t highlight too many lines because the whole book is filled with memorable moments—just like the last one—but I’ve included a few of my favorites in this post.
July 2, 2025
#360
Book 31 of 2025- Thank you for leaving me
Author- Rithvik Singh
Rithvik Singh is absolutely one of my favourite Indian authors in recent times… his words have the power to extract deep feelings from within and pour them right onto paper. I’ve read many of his poems on Instagram, but this is the first book of his I picked up… and everything about it felt so beautiful, right from the cover.
When I first saw the title and the cover, I thought this would be a collection of poems about someone who left… the kind of soft heartbreak poetry I love to read and write. But this book is more than that. It’s a mix of poems, short writeups and even letters… and every piece holds a certain kind of raw emotion that gently stays with you.
While reading, I couldn’t help but think of my teenage self… the one who was going through heartbreak without knowing how to heal. If she had read this book back then… maybe she would have felt seen, maybe she would have healed a little sooner… maybe even beautifully.
This book is warm, personal and written with so much honesty… it speaks to those quiet corners of your heart that you don’t always know how to express. If you’ve ever felt the ache of someone leaving, if you’ve struggled to find the right words for your emotions, or if you simply want to sit with a book that understands you… this one is for you. Whether you’re healing, remembering or just feeling a little too much… “Thank You for Leaving” will hold your hand through it.
Book 31 of 2025- Thank you for leaving me
Author- Rithvik Singh
Rithvik Singh is absolutely one of my favourite Indian authors in recent times… his words have the power to extract deep feelings from within and pour them right onto paper. I’ve read many of his poems on Instagram, but this is the first book of his I picked up… and everything about it felt so beautiful, right from the cover.
When I first saw the title and the cover, I thought this would be a collection of poems about someone who left… the kind of soft heartbreak poetry I love to read and write. But this book is more than that. It’s a mix of poems, short writeups and even letters… and every piece holds a certain kind of raw emotion that gently stays with you.
While reading, I couldn’t help but think of my teenage self… the one who was going through heartbreak without knowing how to heal. If she had read this book back then… maybe she would have felt seen, maybe she would have healed a little sooner… maybe even beautifully.
This book is warm, personal and written with so much honesty… it speaks to those quiet corners of your heart that you don’t always know how to express. If you’ve ever felt the ache of someone leaving, if you’ve struggled to find the right words for your emotions, or if you simply want to sit with a book that understands you… this one is for you. Whether you’re healing, remembering or just feeling a little too much… “Thank You for Leaving” will hold your hand through it.
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March 13, 2025One of the best book🥺❤🧿
June 16, 2025
"The more love I give you, the emptier I feel. I think I'll only be okay again when I ask you to leave"
This book describes heartbreak, yes, but does your heartbreak only when you're in a romantic relationship? I understand this book. I relate to it. I've not been in a relationship and yet those words remind me of the pieces of myself that I've lost to others.
This book describes heartbreak, yes, but does your heartbreak only when you're in a romantic relationship? I understand this book. I relate to it. I've not been in a relationship and yet those words remind me of the pieces of myself that I've lost to others.
April 13, 2026
Felt a bit heavy and repetitive, but I liked the illustrations.
July 29, 2026
I might be the kind of person who makes bad decisions in life, but whenever I choose a book to read, I always make sure there's at least a chance I'll rate it 3 stars. I like giving books the benefit of the doubt.
This one didn't even earn that generosity. It's getting a solid 1.99★.
These aren't poems. They're statements, short stories, and bits of prose. Calling this a poetry collection feels misleading.
And the title, Thank You for Leaving, has almost no relevance to what's actually inside. I kept waiting for the title to mean something, but it never did. I hate titles that promise one thing and deliver another.
I've read I Don't Love You Anymore by Rithvik Singh, and while that didn't fully feel like a poetry collection either, at least it had a few memorable pieces. This one has almost nothing that stayed with me.
The only reason I picked this up was to increase my total book count and that's the only thing it managed to do.
The biggest issue, though, was the way women are written. Time and again, they're portrayed as fragile flowers waiting to be protected. That underlying patriarchal lens became increasingly frustrating the more I read.
I genuinely hope I don't come across books like this again. It was a disappointing read from start to finish.
The only reason it isn't a 1-star rating is because I can appreciate the effort that went into making it. The illustrations weren't particularly captivating, but at least they weren't AI-generated, so credit where it's due.
I'm sorry I gave you another chance, Rithvik Singh. I probably shouldn't have.
One quote that I actually liked:
"It's been quite a journey, placing my heart everywhere except where it belongs, loving others in oceans while forgetting to calm my own soul."
This one didn't even earn that generosity. It's getting a solid 1.99★.
These aren't poems. They're statements, short stories, and bits of prose. Calling this a poetry collection feels misleading.
And the title, Thank You for Leaving, has almost no relevance to what's actually inside. I kept waiting for the title to mean something, but it never did. I hate titles that promise one thing and deliver another.
I've read I Don't Love You Anymore by Rithvik Singh, and while that didn't fully feel like a poetry collection either, at least it had a few memorable pieces. This one has almost nothing that stayed with me.
The only reason I picked this up was to increase my total book count and that's the only thing it managed to do.
The biggest issue, though, was the way women are written. Time and again, they're portrayed as fragile flowers waiting to be protected. That underlying patriarchal lens became increasingly frustrating the more I read.
I genuinely hope I don't come across books like this again. It was a disappointing read from start to finish.
The only reason it isn't a 1-star rating is because I can appreciate the effort that went into making it. The illustrations weren't particularly captivating, but at least they weren't AI-generated, so credit where it's due.
I'm sorry I gave you another chance, Rithvik Singh. I probably shouldn't have.
One quote that I actually liked:
"It's been quite a journey, placing my heart everywhere except where it belongs, loving others in oceans while forgetting to calm my own soul."
May 8, 2025
THANK YOU FOR LEAVING - @wordsofrithvik
Thank you for Leaving by Rithvik Singh is a heartfelt collection of relatable poems, prose and feelings making you deeply feel the emotions of love, loss, happiness, grief, sadness and healing.
I read this book over a period of a few days though the language is simple and lucid the depth of the words and the meaning behind them needed to be pondered and savoured.
This book will act as a cathartic guide and therapy for those still reeling from a heartbreak esp young love providing with hope , comfort and healing.
Here are a few of my memorable lines from the book -
"True happiness is in listening to the wind and birds sing in your absence and realising there's so much beauty beyond your face."
"If it feels like a war, your victory lies in leaving them before the inevitable destruction unfolds."
Thank you for Leaving by Rithvik Singh is a heartfelt collection of relatable poems, prose and feelings making you deeply feel the emotions of love, loss, happiness, grief, sadness and healing.
I read this book over a period of a few days though the language is simple and lucid the depth of the words and the meaning behind them needed to be pondered and savoured.
This book will act as a cathartic guide and therapy for those still reeling from a heartbreak esp young love providing with hope , comfort and healing.
Here are a few of my memorable lines from the book -
"True happiness is in listening to the wind and birds sing in your absence and realising there's so much beauty beyond your face."
"If it feels like a war, your victory lies in leaving them before the inevitable destruction unfolds."
March 18, 2025
how to read this book
January 2, 2026
3.5
It was a good book. Many pages made me cry. And many pages were so sweet that they brought a smile to my face.
It was a good book. Many pages made me cry. And many pages were so sweet that they brought a smile to my face.
April 16, 2026
4.5/5
I lived again in a specific phase of my life in some of the lines. Too deep, too emotional, yet giving warmth and calmness.
I lived again in a specific phase of my life in some of the lines. Too deep, too emotional, yet giving warmth and calmness.
June 17, 2026
"Thank You for Leaving" is a beautifully written, comforting collection of prose and poetry about healing from heartbreak. The short pieces flow seamlessly and connect deeply, making the emotional journey feel incredibly raw and relatable. Instead of dwelling on bitterness, it gently frames goodbyes as a necessary step toward self-discovery and hope. 💖📖✨
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March 25, 2025Very heart warming book
March 3, 2026
every time I read this author's book, I feel something in me heal i didn't know was brushed... loved it!
March 7, 2025
"Everyone, at some point, has fallen in love.
Some are lucky enough to find a lifelong partner, while others share a short yet unforgettable connection. But no matter how long it lasts, experiencing a love that touches your soul—that’s a gift in itself, isn’t it?
Yet, breakups are never easy. And everyone copes in their own way. Some pour their hearts out to anyone who’ll listen, others retreat into silence—and Rithvik? He wrote a book.
More than just poetry, this collection is a heartfelt exploration of healing, self-love, and the role of mother and friends (they play a major role trust me!). It’s not flowery or complex—just honest, raw, and relatable.
Perfect for anyone new to poetry or navigating the messy, beautiful journey of post-breakup healing. 💔✨"
Some are lucky enough to find a lifelong partner, while others share a short yet unforgettable connection. But no matter how long it lasts, experiencing a love that touches your soul—that’s a gift in itself, isn’t it?
Yet, breakups are never easy. And everyone copes in their own way. Some pour their hearts out to anyone who’ll listen, others retreat into silence—and Rithvik? He wrote a book.
More than just poetry, this collection is a heartfelt exploration of healing, self-love, and the role of mother and friends (they play a major role trust me!). It’s not flowery or complex—just honest, raw, and relatable.
Perfect for anyone new to poetry or navigating the messy, beautiful journey of post-breakup healing. 💔✨"
April 12, 2025
This is the third book I’ve read by Rithvik. I wasn’t a big fan of the first one — felt a little overhyped, to be honest. So I went into this one with low expectations. But it really surprised me. I ended up liking it a lot more than I thought I would. Not every poem clicked, but quite a few felt personal and will definitely stay with me for a long time. 💌
Want to Read
February 16, 2025Great book
November 10, 2025
My back has more
daggers than skin.
Sometimes, I sit
with my silence
and think I am a bouquet
of fake flowers
on a dining table—
something that has
always ever looked
like it’s blossoming;
something that has
always been dead.
daggers than skin.
Sometimes, I sit
with my silence
and think I am a bouquet
of fake flowers
on a dining table—
something that has
always ever looked
like it’s blossoming;
something that has
always been dead.
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