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Poetry that will reach right into your soul, and leave you hungry for more!
Deliciously dark and extremely addictive.
The perfect mix of sensual & highly emotional poems.


An original collection of poetry, comprised of new works, writings, and photography. It documents the many facets of ones inner journey. It deals with our ever-changing emotions, and how the mind and heart react differently when confronted by lifes cruel ironies.

We all live inside and outside ourselves. The quiet whispers we hear and the ones we ignore. The inner voice that makes us passionate, gives us hope, or creates the monster that sharpens their teeth.

ENDroad details the winding aspects of that search for answers. It shows that we all sometimes feel the same. That we are not alone. The paths we take or the ones that take us to mold our humanity into who we are. Each one presents us with the ability for us to rediscover ourselves again.

At times we might feel lost but the truth to finding our way will always rest in our hearts.

My end does not mean I am finished
It only reveals that I am starting again.
_hydrus

Kindle Edition

Published May 12, 2022

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Hydrus

13 books137 followers
Anonymous poet, photographer and artist, Hydrus documents through his poems the darkness and the glimmers of life taunting us when we are in the shadows, as well as many of the little things which make a colossal impact on who we are.

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852 reviews68 followers
May 6, 2022
A wonderful new collection of poetry and pictures by hydrus. Beautifully written dark and deep poetry that will satisfy any reader of poetry.
Poems of love, lust, heartbreak and deep thoughts are woven into this poets words.

Thank you @books_and_stufffff and @hydruspoetry for generously providing me with this ARC 🖤🖤
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87 reviews55 followers
May 4, 2022
ENDroad is filled with incredible pictures and deliciously dark poems that leaves you reflecting on life.
Hydrus writes poetry in a mesmerizing way that leaves you think about life from another perspective.

ENDroad is probably the darkest book in the collection along with DarkEnd.
It's sensual in way but there are mostly dark thoughts and inner turmoil/conflicts - it isn't about romance but more about the darker side of life that we all can experience throughout our lives.
The book really shows us that we all sometimes feel the same, that we are not alone.

Hydrus always deliver when it comes to authenticity.


First of all - I just want to say that the formatting, the design and the cover are stunningly beautiful.
The synergy between the poems and the photography left me breathless.

When I read the poems and looked at the pictures - it felt like the book was pouring out with raw emotions - I had goosebumps.

You can tell that Hydrus knows what he is doing with the his unique way of writing poetry and photographing! He is not only a phenomenal poet but he is also and an incredible photographer.

I highly recommend ENDroad, it's certainly a book I'll purchase for my own Hydrus poetry collection.
It's a masterpiece


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270 reviews27 followers
May 5, 2022
Absolutely loved this book.. with all my heart. By the end of it I was such an emotional mess. All the feels!!!

Hydrus never disappoints us, in everything he does, and this book is another proof for that.

It was such a delicious dark, raw and emotional rollecoaster, mixed with some hot and steamy poems...so Hydrus. Coz who else if not him. He knows very well how to make our gut wrenching and the next moment how to make our panties melting...so so Hydrus ;)

All the photos in this book were absolutely beautiful, as always, because Hydrus is not only a brilliant poet, but he is also a brilliant photographer. They were very well combined with the poems and made the whole EndRoad experience even more memorable.

Amazing read and I highly recommend it to everyone!!
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213 reviews16 followers
May 12, 2022
“Pain will always hide in plain sight.”

I’m new to Hydrus’ writing, but man, oh man, ENDroad was absolutely perfect. It really fit with how I was currently feeling. There is steamy, depressive, happy, reminiscence poems. Among other types. There is a little something for everyone. I feel like everyone could relate to ENDroad in one way or another.

“Even the coldest days can still have the warmth of the sun.”

The formatting of ENDroad is absolutely gorgeous. The photographs fit the quotes/poems perfectly. I love that this book is simple, but very creative.

I’m so impressed with this book of poems – I may have screenshot a ton of them to look back at later.

If you’re looking for something a little different to read, you should definitely take a chance on ENDroad.
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1,406 reviews20 followers
May 12, 2022
Readers, add this book to your bookshelf!!! The images are pretty incredible. The poetry digs deep into your mind and soul. Thought provoking, sometimes somber sentiments emotions reading these poems. A page turner and a good one to get lost in. I always look forward to reading his words and devour his thoughts.

Concluded, is one of his entries, is so simple but feels so affecting at the same time. The whole theme of this edition, end of life, end of relationships, end of all friendships, end of all things, the feelings on when a monumental time comes to an end or your interpretation of situations. Sounds tragic, yet fascinating. Yes, it brought out all these thoughts from me. Loved reading these poems and looking forward to what he has in store for us next!
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1,070 reviews20 followers
May 7, 2022
This poetry collection is not only unbelievable hauntingly beautiful, raw and brutally real, it's also full of incredible fascinating art photography.

It is fascinating to see how you see the poems in a complete other perspective when you look at these pictures.

Hydrus has ones again created a poetry book, that you can lose yourself in.
Not only in the darkness of some of the poems, but also in the erotic side of others 🖤🖤🖤

This is a book that is like a journey through dark and lost times, that also make you reflect on your own past and memories.
Definitely a must-read for all poetry fans.

"Every war
We ever fight
Starts inside
Where dark is light
It always feeds
On our remorse
We blame ourselves
For our own course
No solutions
Or answers come
The inner struggle
Is never won
But in this darkness
The truth will live
Love yourself
And just forgive"

Esteem _hydrus
Profile Image for Elsa Gomes (BookishAurora).
2,426 reviews302 followers
May 12, 2022
Rate: 4 / 5 stars

Another fantastic collection filled with beautiful, sexy and emotional poems.

Hydrus never fails at writing some good poetry you can relate to, can fan yourself over or just enjoy the beauty of it. Like always, it’s not just the poems that are amazing, the formatting is on point once again.

If you’ve never read Hydrus’ poetry, this collection is a good place to start. You’ll get a good mix of all his poetic themes.

➳ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.

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504 reviews43 followers
May 17, 2022
One my favorite things about _hydrus is that he writes so relatable. Whether it’s dark, heartbreaking, sensual.. it doesn’t matter. It’s so easy to connect, reminisce and just get lost in his words. Amazing book of poems and absolutely stunning imagery!

1000% adding to my collection 🖤
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634 reviews52 followers
May 12, 2022


Take your lips
Kiss my skin
From tip to tip
And deep within

Dip your fingers
Inside your bliss
Feed your daddy
Another kiss

Apply
_hydrus

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2,132 reviews78 followers
May 12, 2022
Poetry is one of my guilty pleasures and Hydrus is my kryptonite.

I am forever grateful for the day I discovered this incredibly gifted poet and photographer. Losing myself in the pages of this, his eighth book, was the best way to spend a couple of hours.

𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 is an incredible collection that will feed your mood at any given moment and force you to pause and reflect on a great many things. I enjoyed reading each and every word and was just as taken by the hauntingly beautiful photographs within this collection.

I highly recommend you pick up 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 and hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I’m giving this book and all things Hydrus, the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval. Enjoy!
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1,279 reviews20 followers
May 12, 2022
The perfect book at the perfect timing.
I love this collection of dark (and some steamy) poetry .
I love poems that go with my mood and this book definitely did just that . I’m not as great with my words as Hydrus is so all I’ve got to say is definitely check this book - and the rest of his books out . You’ll find yourself re reading all your favorite poems . Also , don’t get me started on the gorgeous pictures …
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810 reviews41 followers
May 12, 2022
Another outstanding, amazing, incredible, mind blowing collection by _hydrus. I can only repeat myself, his books are a masterpiece of poetry and art through his photography, it’s really unique.
I can totally get lost in his collections, and these poems are truly amazing and appealing. No matter how often I browse through them, I often find something new, I haven’t seen before.

𝚃𝚛𝚞𝚕𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕.

A must read for everyone!
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2 reviews
May 15, 2022
Beautiful and raw. Hydrus poetry never disappoints. I had to re-read some poems because they are that powerful. This is a total must read.
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1,890 reviews90 followers
May 4, 2022
The art of photography and poetry in this book is phenomenal. Hydrus has once again manage to make me take pause—which doesn’t happen too often in my life—contemplating his words with such intense and deep emotions. The mix of raw and sensual poems held my undivided attention, capturing me wholly. His comfort behind the lens shows us a part of him through the images he photographs as do his poems. He may still remain hidden from his readers, but it doesn’t affect his ability to captivate us—me—with each new book he releases. ENDroad is definitely a book I will be rereading for years to come.
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304 reviews42 followers
August 2, 2022
"𝐌𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩��𝐧𝐲"

ah poetry, my first love.

Hydrus’s ENDroad is a collection of stunning photography and hauntingly beautiful poetry. It is weaved together by dark, sensual, raw, and profound words that will have you feeling a plethora of emotions. At times, I had to pause and reflect on certain poems because they struck deep. As a few had left me in tears.

From Hydrus’s unique writing style, his eerie yet picturesque photos, to the way he allows you to feel. ENDroad entranced me from beginning to end. Having seeped it’s way into the fissures of my black heart.


Major thank you to Jojo for reaching out to me, to the lovely Cleo, and of course, Hydrus, for sharing your art with us.


P.s. The use of photopoetry is absolutely amazing, as is the illustrated art and formatting within this book.



*𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰.
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169 reviews20 followers
May 10, 2022
A beautiful, raw, collection of poetry and photography. It made me reflect a lot. Sometime’s Hydrus’ words felt like they were a part of me, as if I was talking to myself. It sometimes made me feel how big the world can be, how we need that one person, possibly how we had that one person, and that one person was the world to us. It could mean that one person was someone romantic, a friend, or family. We would keep them forever if we could. Their memory means the world to us.

Like words, the black and white photography feels very nostalgic. It really intensifies the poetry. A window closed, stairs to climb, the sky, etc. Some poems just were blunt, just that feeling of being over it, “FML”the accuracy of that brief poem.

EndRoad grabbed at every broken piece of me and rebuilt my spirit. For example in Arrow. That poem had me sobbing! “Lived her life to impress a world” “alone she felt” “but magic happens” and soon I was lifted. It reminds me that we can find our way even when life seems to change so quickly.

Some of the poetry was very enticing. A person who may know our secrets, where we hide, and yet they are the ones who know how to love us. I loved Dark angel, Plate, Crawl; the edginess, the darkness. To submit or dominate, and how freeing it can be. I felt my pulse take flight!! Whew!!

Sickel was a bad ass in this together type of poem!

I enjoyed so many in this collection. It was relatable and a way to connect with our feelings of being separated and rebuilt.
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Author 123 books2,347 followers
May 12, 2022
Poetry that will reach right into your soul, and leave you hungry for more! ENDroad is here!!

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Hydrus has always been a favorite of mine, his words are poignant and raw, heartfelt and steamy, but one thing is for certain, they hit hard.

Hydrus One

This new release of his, ENDroad is his best work yet. Each and every poem feels as if you’re being flayed, you’re being thrown into the deep END, and you’re coming out not he other side stronger than before.

Hydrus Two

Pain and heartbreak entwined with lust and desire—that’s what this book is. If you haven’t picked any of his books up yet, do yourself a favor and grab this one.

Hydrus Three

#poetry #hydruspoet #review #ARCreview #poetsofIG #_hyrdruspoetry

Hydrus Four
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388 reviews29 followers
May 18, 2022
I can't rave enough about Hydrus! Every new release makes me beyond giddy inside. The words and the photography are phenomenal and speak to my soul. Nothing I can express in words will give ENDROAD the praise that it deserves. You just have to read it for yourself and you'll feel it in your bones. Don't think twice about it, just one click and you won't regret it. 🖤🖤🖤

"Winter weeps/All has gone/Another year/ So many wrongs/Now I face/Lifes new trials/ Regain my strength/To be reviled" - Legacy by _hydrus
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39 reviews5 followers
May 18, 2022
What an Amazingly beautiful poetry book!

I am so grateful I received an ARC of Hydrus's 8th baby and thus had the chance to read it before it was released 🖤

The poetry in ENDroad is mostly heart-wrenching, some are hot and spicy, but all of them are so SO beautiful!

If you didn't read it yet, don't wait any longer and get your copy today! I promise you won't regret it...
Profile Image for Jessica Jarvis.
504 reviews24 followers
May 17, 2022
I loved this collection of poetry and photos and the journey of self. Endroad will take you from pain and suffering to bliss and release and everywhere in between. It is a story of the journey of life and it really does hit on so many topics that we each must endure on our walk through the journey of self exploration.
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106 reviews11 followers
May 12, 2022
Poetry has always been hard for me to understand until I found _hydrus. He writes in a way that speaks to my soul. ENDroad is full of dark, relatable, feeling provoking words. It's haunting & beautiful, just like life. His words elicit all the feels & the photography is perfection. Often times we feel alone in our raw emotions and _hydrus shows us that we are not alone. He makes us feel seen & heard. I encourage you to read this book, no matter where you are on your journey in life. I guarantee it will speak to your heart.

"I found my wings
They take me home
The only place
My heart still owns
It calls for me
Every time I breathe
My only pain
Is I had to leave"
~Faraway

I received an ARC & this is my honest review.
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649 reviews37 followers
May 12, 2022
For the readers who get into book slumps and don’t have a way out.. grab one of _Hydrus's poetry books and you will not be disappointed.

ENDRoad places us in all different situations. The ending of love, relationships the inner demon speaking to your soul. The photography by the poet is placed at the right moment of each poem. They’re so many poems I love in this book the bookmark section is full!
Oh! and don't forget the playlist >> ENDroad Playlist Spotify

𝙳𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝙰𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚕

𝙲𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚖𝚎
𝙸𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜
𝙼𝚢 𝚜𝚊𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚑𝚊𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚜
𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜

𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚢
𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚍𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎
𝙵𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚖𝚎
𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝

𝚃𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜
𝙳𝚎𝚟𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚖𝚢 𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚕
𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎
𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚕

𝙾𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚕𝚊𝚙
𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚜 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚛𝚎
𝙰 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎
𝙲𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎

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59 reviews12 followers
May 15, 2022
To say that I loved ENDroad would be an understatement! Since I’ve discovered his work last year, _hydrus has become an absolute one-click author for me… I don’t even question it, everything he publishes is an instant buy!
And ENDroad is no different!
_hydrus has once again exceeded all my expectations and delivered what I consider to be a masterpiece! From his words to his photography, everything in this collection is hauntingly beautiful and breathtaking.
I’ve never been good with words, and nothing I can say would do this book justice. Just… Read it, even if you think poetry isn’t for you. I thought the same before and here I am now devouring anything _hydrus creates. He has an incredible talent with words that I can’t even begin to describe. And the black and white photography and the gorgeous formatting make this whole collection a real masterpiece!

So many poems made me emotional, others gave me goosebumps, some made me blush and fan myself… I feel like this collection is so complete and checks all the boxes.

Can’t recommend highly enough!!
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296 reviews13 followers
May 12, 2022
_hydrus blows it out of the water again!
Another beautiful collection of deliciously dark and emotional poems with gorgeous photography and artwork to go along with them.
This collection had me once again all in my feels and at times, so very emotional.
I am drawn to his darker stuff and this collection was just what I needed.
Highly reccomend!
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1,112 reviews61 followers
May 12, 2022
Paging through a book of poetry and photography by Hydrus is always an adventure. ENDroad is dark and sensual and I loved it! The words will pull you through so many feelings. One of my favorite things about art and poetry is how different everyone sees it and how it effects them.

ENDroad is a beautiful collection and I look forward to going back to this book to enjoy it again and again.
Profile Image for Brenda Travers.
167 reviews16 followers
June 4, 2022
Poetry - Is classified as literature that evokes imaginative awareness from experience and or emotional responses.

This is categorically true of all of Hydrus’s work. I very quickly became a fan of his work after being personally touched by the depth of emotion I found on each page. It is one thing to read and love a book….but to read, absorb & feel the words is something else entirely. This is one of the many reasons Hydrus is an automatic one click author for me.

He does such an exceptional job at affecting all who discover and read his words. It’s heart touching & soul enriching and I find myself spending time understanding the emotion that awakens my soul.

ENDROAD is the perfect mix of sensual & highly emotional poems. It’s a journey through the inner workings of not only the author but also our own interpretations. This is probably one of my most favourite aspects of his work…his portrayal to stimulate the mind of the reader.

I love the mix of emotional poetry, original art & original photography. It makes me connect with the book on such a deeper level being such a visual person. I love the beautiful design & formatting - it wraps up all the elements perfectly together.

This book (as is all of his work) is a highly recommended read. One that I’ll revisit over & over again.
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1 review2 followers
May 12, 2022
ENDroad is easily my favorite book of 2022 and on my top 5 favorite books! I devoured every word and couldn’t wait to turn the page for more. Hydrus has such highly emotional and relatable poetry. Not to mention the breathtaking photography. It was so SO good!
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70 reviews13 followers
June 5, 2022
Deliciously dark and extremely addictive.

This isn't a book, it's an experience. The poems, the emotions, the photos and the formatting - they all tie together beautifully and pull you into this masterfully crafted world of dark, emotional, raw, and lustful art. It was so immersive, so real, that with every poem I read, I felt more and more connected to it.

As with any book written by Hydrus, ENDroad left me aching for more and it had me rereading my favorites again and again. (I'm pretty sure that "Garbage" and "Arrow", two of the poems, were open on my kindle for a total amount of a few hours.) I'll always be amazed at how he manages to make you reflect on so many things, make you view life in such a different way, with just a few words.

I absolutely adored every second of this and I can't wait to see more of his poetry.
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2 reviews2 followers
May 12, 2022
BRILLIANT- Another AMAZING 5 star read from Hydrus.
I am so in love with the depth of this book.

He never fails to disappoint and ENDROAD is such a play on every emotion you have and the ones you hadn’t yet experienced. His words run extremely deep. - I find myself captivated to every page, it’s like I never want it to end but at the same time needing more. I love the mix of sensual writings mixed with his darker emotional ons. It’s a feast on every level.

I love the mix of original Art & original photography intertwined with such breathtaking words. It’s such a beautiful mix and a glimpse into the inner mind of creative genius Hydrus. I also love the way this book is brought together with such care and exceptional formatting. All of these elements make this book a must own.

I’m addicted to Hydrus’s words - each and every one. If you’ve never tried reading poetry then I highly recommend you start here…I promise you, you will equally hooked. For he is an Auto one click Author for me and I’m always ready for more.
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3 reviews
May 18, 2022
Incredible poetry and photography... beautifully dark!
Highly recommend
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