save me an orange

<p>In her debut poetry collection Hayley gives voice to the roots of struggle and pain growing up as well as the love and pursuit of self-acceptance that were fundamental in her own choice to live. Her verses weave a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant-through shadows of the past and the fleeting moments of joy captured in the simplicity of sharing an orange.</p><p><br></p><p>even when you think there's nothing left</p><p>life gives us oranges</p><p>so go share one with your best friend</p><p>maybe they thought the world would end</p><p>when they were 16 too.</p><p><br></p><p>-- from <em>save me an orange</em></p>