What I Know of Love Learned from Grief

In What I Know of Love I Learned from Grief, V. Walker invites readers into an unflinching exploration of the heart's most fragile terrain. Spanning over 80 poems and more than a dozen original illustrations, this collection captures the ways grief weaves itself through every corner of our lives.In the loss of a loved one.In the quiet collapse of a relationship.In the shedding of an old self.Even in the moments when love itself feels too heavy to hold.These poems are not only about sorrow, but about the tenderness that follows: the ways grief shapes us, teaches us, and ultimately makes room for love in new forms. With language that lingers and imagery that cuts to the bone, V. Walker offers a companion for anyone who has carried loss and wondered how to keep going.For those navigating heartbreak, mourning, or the shifting tides of self, What I Know of Love I Learned from Grief is both a mirror and a hand to hold. This collection is a testament to the truth that love and loss are forever entwined.