heart strings

by Clarice Goetz

In her debut collection, heart strings, Clarice Goetz delivers emotionally candid poetry and prose that detail the aftermath of a significant heartbreak. With original, evocative illustrations, this melancholy narrative is written through the many stages of loss, and the tethers that bind us to those we've lost.

Let the words meet you wherever you are. Let its pages be a place of comfort — a hug in book form. Let it heal your heart, and bring you back home to yourself.

169 pages, Paperback

First published November 21, 2020

Reviews

[Gordon Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

The poems in heart strings are clearly about a woman who's long time relationship has ended. Goetz is heartbroken and throughout the book is working through her feelings. You can see her improvement as the book goes on.

I don't usually read poetry, but as I'm currently also reading a biography on Pauline Johnson, it put me in a mood for this book. Mind you, I would only read 4-5 a day as any more, I found, would cause my mind to wander.

Goetz's poetry is beautiful, and emotional. The drawings which accompany many of her poems were also done by the author. If you enjoy poetry, you'll enjoy heart strings.

[Micaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never had my heart broken,
but in a way I did,
simply by reading this book.

Full of beautiful pieces that in some ways crushed my soul
and then even lovelier ones that put me back together.
Clarice has an amazing way of describing with the most delicate of words,
an ache I didn't know I had experienced before in different ways,
and how to grow and become the person your supposed to be from it.

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful words sparking deep emotion.

[Jared Marino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful poetry with lovely drawings - a must read!