Young author Lori Prechel began writing this collection of poems in 2002. The majority of these poems were created during the summer of 2003 while sitting against her favorite tree in a town not too far from her hometown. Lori wrote these poems in a black and white composition notebook, which is the basis for the design of her book.

Most of the poems track her emotional journey from hanging on to letting go of a relationship. Lori says she writes better when she is in a sad mood. However, she is currently at work on another collection in an attempt to reflect more positive experiences.

Two of the poems in the book are not a part of the relationship theme. One was written for her Father for Father’s Day. A second, the opening poem of the book deals with an abusive relationship which Lori says is based on reality but not a father and daughter situation as described in the poem.

The book contains 101 poems and is priced at $10. It can be purchased at Room of One’s Own Book Store in Madison, The UW Whitewater Book Store and online.