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us.: a collection of poetry
a collection of poetry, is divided into three me, them, and you. This book is written for those who are searching for a little healing. Love is everywhere, but you must let go of the pain before you can feel its magic.
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259 pages, Paperback
Published May 17, 2017
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November 9, 2017
This collection truly overwhelms me.
The words, the reminders you’ve been wanting to hear will seep right through you.
“never let the fire
that lives in your
soul burn out.”
The words, the reminders you’ve been wanting to hear will seep right through you.
“never let the fire
that lives in your
soul burn out.”
March 13, 2019
I didn’t enjoy this at all.
June 17, 2019
tw: sexual assault
“she loves
thunderstorms.
they prove even the
heavens lose control
sometimes.”
this was brilliant. absolutely angelic. usually i don't read poetry books this long but i'm glad i read this one. i've seen it around amazon all the time and from what i've seen of kiana azizian's poetry around the internet, it's fierce yet soft and lovely. this book is exactly that and more.
“she loves
thunderstorms.
they prove even the
heavens lose control
sometimes.”
this was brilliant. absolutely angelic. usually i don't read poetry books this long but i'm glad i read this one. i've seen it around amazon all the time and from what i've seen of kiana azizian's poetry around the internet, it's fierce yet soft and lovely. this book is exactly that and more.
May 5, 2018
you are stitched together from brittle bones
and delicate flesh.
you've got a mind made of magic
and a stained glass heart.
you are not indestructible.
you will break.
but oh,
you will also heal.
and delicate flesh.
you've got a mind made of magic
and a stained glass heart.
you are not indestructible.
you will break.
but oh,
you will also heal.
May 31, 2018
Nice
I enjoyed this collection of portrayed much. I will definitely be returning to it to re-read some of my favorites :)
Rach
I enjoyed this collection of portrayed much. I will definitely be returning to it to re-read some of my favorites :)
Rach
January 11, 2020
"...drown in all that makes
me who i am,
not something as
superficial as my looks."
us. is a collection of peotry heartbreak and healing. It tells the journey of self-love and the power it holds. It motivates you and also empower you with words.
"a society teaching young girls
they will never be as superior as men
and suppresses women’s rights."
It is relatable and sincere. While reading this I felt the poet's pain and hurt and love.
"if it wasn’t for the bad,
i’d never welcome the good.
if it wasn’t for the pain,
i’d never believe in the magic."
I'd definitely recommend this!
me who i am,
not something as
superficial as my looks."
us. is a collection of peotry heartbreak and healing. It tells the journey of self-love and the power it holds. It motivates you and also empower you with words.
"a society teaching young girls
they will never be as superior as men
and suppresses women’s rights."
It is relatable and sincere. While reading this I felt the poet's pain and hurt and love.
"if it wasn’t for the bad,
i’d never welcome the good.
if it wasn’t for the pain,
i’d never believe in the magic."
I'd definitely recommend this!
November 9, 2020
4 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
god, the author is sweet sweet sweet. she ends the book telling us her motivation for this collection of poems
“i wrote this to tell you the
things you seem to have forgotten,
the things this world
has told to you differently.
the things you
have told to yourself differently.”
there were many of these I wrote down into my diary and that reminded me of nayyirahs or rupis way to see the world. I will look forward for every new release of her.
“no amount of makeup
will cover what
lays beneath.”
“our bodies are
vessels for our souls,
not dumping grounds
for our insecurities.”
god, the author is sweet sweet sweet. she ends the book telling us her motivation for this collection of poems
“i wrote this to tell you the
things you seem to have forgotten,
the things this world
has told to you differently.
the things you
have told to yourself differently.”
there were many of these I wrote down into my diary and that reminded me of nayyirahs or rupis way to see the world. I will look forward for every new release of her.
“no amount of makeup
will cover what
lays beneath.”
“our bodies are
vessels for our souls,
not dumping grounds
for our insecurities.”
October 25, 2017
"forgive the world,
for he didn’t mean
to be so unkind to you."
for he didn’t mean
to be so unkind to you."
February 20, 2019
It was really meh. I thought it would be more interesting.
Quotes i liked:
i’m a sucker for pain,
and you’ve got blood
painted all over you.
when they
ask you
about me,
i hope you
tell them how
i was your
most beautiful
mistake
how can i expect you
to love me
when i don’t even
love myself?
he talks so much,
yet says nothing
at the same time
still to this day,
you are my
favorite goodbye
each day,
i forget you a little more.
i feel you a little less.
i love you a little less.
it’s all going to be okay.
it has to be.
i’m a being of contradictions.
i have an immense heart,
yet block out love.
i care too much,
yet don’t give any shits.
i am confident,
yet full of insecurities.
i am strong,
yet have weakness in my bones.
i am happy,
yet dance often with sadness.
i am kind,
yet ruthless.
if it wasn’t for the bad,
i’d never welcome the good.
if it wasn’t for the pain,
i’d never believe in the magic.
Quotes i liked:
i’m a sucker for pain,
and you’ve got blood
painted all over you.
when they
ask you
about me,
i hope you
tell them how
i was your
most beautiful
mistake
how can i expect you
to love me
when i don’t even
love myself?
he talks so much,
yet says nothing
at the same time
still to this day,
you are my
favorite goodbye
each day,
i forget you a little more.
i feel you a little less.
i love you a little less.
it’s all going to be okay.
it has to be.
i’m a being of contradictions.
i have an immense heart,
yet block out love.
i care too much,
yet don’t give any shits.
i am confident,
yet full of insecurities.
i am strong,
yet have weakness in my bones.
i am happy,
yet dance often with sadness.
i am kind,
yet ruthless.
if it wasn’t for the bad,
i’d never welcome the good.
if it wasn’t for the pain,
i’d never believe in the magic.
April 20, 2020
[ Me :
the more i fall in
love with myself,
the less admiration
i need from others
Them :
you left,
and i’m still alive.
the thing about life
is we always survive
You :
maybe if we spent
a little more time
chasing the things we need,
then maybe we wouldn’t
feel so unsatisfied with
the things we want ]
On of those books that i'm sure i will re-read it again and again .
the more i fall in
love with myself,
the less admiration
i need from others
Them :
you left,
and i’m still alive.
the thing about life
is we always survive
You :
maybe if we spent
a little more time
chasing the things we need,
then maybe we wouldn’t
feel so unsatisfied with
the things we want ]
On of those books that i'm sure i will re-read it again and again .
February 24, 2020
This was an easy read that lacked the ka-pow I look for in poetry.
Much of the collection did not read like poetry at all but as good, sound advice.
you are under
no obligation
to spend time
with people
who make you
feel lonely.
Much of the collection did not read like poetry at all but as good, sound advice.
you are under
no obligation
to spend time
with people
who make you
feel lonely.
August 7, 2019
To be reviewd
May 14, 2020
2,5 stars.
Mmmm..
Mmmm..
Read
January 22, 2022dnf! it’s not good, folks!
August 30, 2023
The 9th poem I just read and I am utterly disappointed in this author.
I will not be continuing to read this.
I will not be continuing to read this.
October 26, 2024
Another one of those modern poetry books that just hits it bullseye in terms of expectations and predictions. This was truly such a manifestation of all things modern poetry from craft decisions to length to tone. Still, I quite enjoy modern poetry and thought this book had some really strong poems and one-liners within it. Overall, a great book!
February 24, 2019
Hay algunos buenos, algunos no tan buenos, algunos meh y otros bastante buenos.
Los que más me gustaron están en la primera parte. En general, el libro está bien, sin embargo, no es el mejor.
Los que más me gustaron están en la primera parte. En general, el libro está bien, sin embargo, no es el mejor.
August 4, 2018
Just wow.
The poems in this collection are just breathtaking and heartbreaking. All of the self love and acceptance pieces moved me especially and I have highlighted quite a few to refer back to in the future, which can only tell of how uplifting they are. I loved reading this collection and I honestly look forward to more pieces in the future.
The poems in this collection are just breathtaking and heartbreaking. All of the self love and acceptance pieces moved me especially and I have highlighted quite a few to refer back to in the future, which can only tell of how uplifting they are. I loved reading this collection and I honestly look forward to more pieces in the future.
August 1, 2018
These poems are reminders that we all need to hear.
August 11, 2017
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
June 18, 2018
Amazing
This book is amazing! It is written in a way that makes you never want to stop reading! I’m so glad I read this book it’s everything I needed to hear.
This book is amazing! It is written in a way that makes you never want to stop reading! I’m so glad I read this book it’s everything I needed to hear.
December 9, 2017
i can’t stay here,
but i’m not sure
where to go.
this body doesn’t
seem like
home anymore
but i’m not sure
where to go.
this body doesn’t
seem like
home anymore
June 9, 2018
I think I connected more with her other collection but this was still really good
July 19, 2018
Loved it
November 27, 2023
I find it challenging to connect with modern poetry collections, often feeling like they are tailored to a female audience rather than the general readership. Even when I delve into collections by male poets like Billy Chapata or Pierre Alex Jeanty, I struggle to relate to the words on the pages. As a man, I often feel like I'm reading something that was never intended for me.
I not certain if statistics suggest men don't read poetry, and I try to dismiss the notion that the books are specifically written to appeal to women, after all, themes like love, heartbreak, and healing are universal. However, the authors themselves often make it clear that their works are geared towards a female audience. For instance, at the end of Kiana Azizian's Us: A Collection of Poetry, she concludes with the phrase, "Sweet girl, you deserve so much more than these words," as if to explicitly state, if not already evident from the previous 200+ poems, the collection of poems is not intended for male readers.
Despite this perceived exclusivity, I did appreciate some of the words in this poetry collection. It could serve as a comforting bedside companion for those navigating heartbreak and struggling with self-confidence and self-love, offering guidance and support during their journey of healing and rediscovery.
For those who prefer more traditional and structured poetic forms, characterized by longer lines, rhyme schemes, and conventional capitalization, Kiana Azizian's minimalist style, with its emphasis on short, unrhymed lines and frequent lowercase usage, might not be their ideal choice. Consider exploring the works of poets whose style aligns more closely with their literary preferences.
Although I don't particularly like this poem, I found it impowering:
I not certain if statistics suggest men don't read poetry, and I try to dismiss the notion that the books are specifically written to appeal to women, after all, themes like love, heartbreak, and healing are universal. However, the authors themselves often make it clear that their works are geared towards a female audience. For instance, at the end of Kiana Azizian's Us: A Collection of Poetry, she concludes with the phrase, "Sweet girl, you deserve so much more than these words," as if to explicitly state, if not already evident from the previous 200+ poems, the collection of poems is not intended for male readers.
Despite this perceived exclusivity, I did appreciate some of the words in this poetry collection. It could serve as a comforting bedside companion for those navigating heartbreak and struggling with self-confidence and self-love, offering guidance and support during their journey of healing and rediscovery.
For those who prefer more traditional and structured poetic forms, characterized by longer lines, rhyme schemes, and conventional capitalization, Kiana Azizian's minimalist style, with its emphasis on short, unrhymed lines and frequent lowercase usage, might not be their ideal choice. Consider exploring the works of poets whose style aligns more closely with their literary preferences.
Although I don't particularly like this poem, I found it impowering:
October 1, 2020
Its blah. Inane tumblr generic posts. It could be the mindless lyrics of a pop song.
Post on arranged marriage, irani feminism, and a bunch of insecurities about body image, hijab, her homeland and food. SIGH.
stop dulling yourself down for people who cannot handle your edge.
everything fades: looks, scars, memories, the pain.
maybe we should start focusing on saving ourselves instead of saving one another.
our bodies are vessels for our souls, not dumping grounds for our insecurities.
they did not break you; you broke yourself. they did not pain you; you hurt yourself. they cannot rebuild you; you must fix yourself. they cannot always love you; you must love yourself.
look at your heart. after everything it’s been through, it still hasn’t missed a beat.
maybe we, ourselves, are “the one” we’ve been searching for all along.
i wrote this to tell you the things you seem to have forgotten, the things this world has told to you differently. the things you have told to yourself differently.
Post on arranged marriage, irani feminism, and a bunch of insecurities about body image, hijab, her homeland and food. SIGH.
stop dulling yourself down for people who cannot handle your edge.
everything fades: looks, scars, memories, the pain.
maybe we should start focusing on saving ourselves instead of saving one another.
our bodies are vessels for our souls, not dumping grounds for our insecurities.
they did not break you; you broke yourself. they did not pain you; you hurt yourself. they cannot rebuild you; you must fix yourself. they cannot always love you; you must love yourself.
look at your heart. after everything it’s been through, it still hasn’t missed a beat.
maybe we, ourselves, are “the one” we’ve been searching for all along.
i wrote this to tell you the things you seem to have forgotten, the things this world has told to you differently. the things you have told to yourself differently.
January 8, 2023
“my lips never manage
to speak the words my
heart is bleeding to say.”
“i’ve personally danced
with fate a few too many
times to not believe in the
magic of this world”
“she was the crackle of a fire
and the stillness of the ocean.
she could burn down a city,
then drown it with her storms.
she was striking,
like lighting after thunder,
devastation after a hurricane.
the world stopped to watch her live.
it loved the danger in her,
yet was also terrified of her existence.
she was like nothing this earth had ever experienced before.
and she lived for keeping
the universe on its toes.”
“i told the stars
about you,
and now even
the universe
cannot stop
screaming
your name.”
“i would willingly
destroy myself
every night
to watch you rise
every morning.”
to speak the words my
heart is bleeding to say.”
“i’ve personally danced
with fate a few too many
times to not believe in the
magic of this world”
“she was the crackle of a fire
and the stillness of the ocean.
she could burn down a city,
then drown it with her storms.
she was striking,
like lighting after thunder,
devastation after a hurricane.
the world stopped to watch her live.
it loved the danger in her,
yet was also terrified of her existence.
she was like nothing this earth had ever experienced before.
and she lived for keeping
the universe on its toes.”
“i told the stars
about you,
and now even
the universe
cannot stop
screaming
your name.”
“i would willingly
destroy myself
every night
to watch you rise
every morning.”
June 9, 2018
Kiana Azizian's collection of poetry is related to what we feel in our daily lives. Some of the poems took my heart away. The most important thing in a poetry is that it should connect with a human heart, with a human pain and this collection of poetry is all about the emotions, feelings and a heart break.
pretty:
what a little word to describe me.
intelligent,
honest,
loyal,
creative,
eloquent.
i’m so much more than my looks.
I am in love with these words and I am looking forward to read her second collection of poetry "SOFT"
pretty:
what a little word to describe me.
intelligent,
honest,
loyal,
creative,
eloquent.
i’m so much more than my looks.
I am in love with these words and I am looking forward to read her second collection of poetry "SOFT"
July 17, 2019
i’ve got a thing for the type of people who are undeniably themselves- the type of people with messy hair and even messier souls, the people who wear their hearts on their chest and passions in their tears. i’ve got a thing for those people who laugh at their own jokes and rejoice in their own success. the people for me are the ones who fight for what they believe in and never let their spirit settle. i adore all the people who have the strength to remain soft and the fire to burn hard. these are the types of people i’m in love with. these are the types of people i want in my life.
March 12, 2019
I remember seeing this book a few months ago and just looking at the cover. I'm one of those people that actually judge books by their covers but I liked this one. It was simple. I got it at a book store and I took it home and read it. Let me tell you that this is the book that got me into loving poetry. I loved this book with all my heart and I relate to so many of the pages that I read! It's just one of my favorites and I would recommend giving this a read!
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