Dear Iris

Dear Iris is a selected collection of the author's experiences from their first year of adulthood. An anthology inspired by home personal philosophies a new city and love these poems tell a story of the quintessential teenage experience. Under the umbrella theme of a young adult's first coming- of-age experiences the author uses subtle emotions and vivid imagery to present their thoughts. Deeply steeped in romanticism each poem in Dear Iris summarises the author's growth over twelve months and the inevitable full circle that life brings about. The poignance of a sunset; the friction of moving on; the thrill of being alone in a strange city; the necessity to be open to love pain and guidance; Dear Iris is a raw exhibition of a teenager's mistakes exploration and ultimate transcendence.