When My Mind Speaks

'When My Mind Speaks' is a collection of poems written by a seventeen-year-old high school teenager who has always found solace in words. These poems remain a reflection of the emotions and experiences she has had during her early teen years. It is a time of confusion and anxiety of introspection. It is a period that often brings feelings of loneliness sadness and melancholy. But it is also a time of beauty of quiet contemplation and of hope.Here you will find poems that explore both the dark and the light sides of teenage years. Some of these poems express the author's struggles with depression and anxiety while others celebrate the joys of life traditions and the warmth of family and friends.