was i feeling too much?

by luis gabriel

was i feeling too much? is a collection of poetry that was created from the perspective of reaching a level of self-awareness, while still figuring out things and wading in the complexity of emotion. The poems lead the reader to a haven of understanding, but they also justify feeling misunderstood. The poems emphasize that failing to fit the societal or expected molds of life and cultural constructs is not criminal. The anthology further explores the themes of love lost, found and forgotten. Essentially, this work encourages the reader to feel, to meddle in the emotions of which many are afraid, find uncomfortable, or the emotions many are told to dismiss. It gives space to being sad, anxious, and heartbroken and relabels these experiences into something human and allowed.

Genres: Poetry

Unknown Binding

Published March 1, 2022

Reviews

[lissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

“we had everything we wanted,
we were the only things missing.”

I finished this book at the beginning of October. It was the perfect poetry book to end my days with. It’s a periodic back-and-forth of alternating point of views. You get this allusive “he” and “she” perspective. It’s never quite concrete as it is more open to interpretation.

It was illusive flipping between poems, like a never ending volley of empathy and relation. I’ve never read anything like this and I found it refreshing. Topics about lovers, past, present or new, are always of interest to me. The many forms of love and all its grandeur will remain never ending.

This collection of poems was something from the past, brought to fruition in the present and most likely carried into the future. Hurts, lies, truth, pain and enamoration: are all words we carry as scars or marks as the tellings of our hearts.

[Gabriela Y · Rating 5 out of 5]

A New Voice In The Next Generation of Poets.
As you read, you will find yourself resonating with something in this beautiful book (which will hopefully be the first of many volumes). You will think, “same.” We have all had our hearts broken in one way or another, and Luis Gabriel captures the emotion, ambivalence, anguish, hope and confidence to move on with precision and heart.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written!
This collection of poems is so beautifully written! I loved the emotional journey that it took me through. You really get to experience heartbreak, healing and love in this book. I encourage all to put this book on their reading list!!

[Chloé · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many words that resonated with me in such a beautifully raw way.

Loved 🤍📖

[Callum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it so much. So honest and simple! Can’t wait for more!

[Esther]

A poetry collection that will leave you raw and uncomfortable but understood and loved

[Drishti]

a poetry collection that will leave you row and uncomfortable but understood and loved

[Sophie Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

i absolutely loved this body of work. it was emotive and captivating and i cant believe i didnt read it sooner! luis has such an amazing way with words and it really opened my eyes. the way that it was written really amplified how i have been feeling in certain situations and i think anyone that is going through a breakup or a hard time at the moment could benefit from reading this body of work. i am so excited to see what luis brings out next!