Regretting You by Mae Ellison

This poetry collection was about love and the way you can loose yourself in the relationship and that person so deeply, it isn't until it's over and on reflection you see the ways you changed to fit their ideals. Some stand out poems to me of this collection were: The Weight Of What I Didn't Say, how you can feel alone in the company of others you were once so close too. When Love Became A Mirror, about how the one you love can affect how you see yourself negative rather than good and the toxic way it can alter your own thinking. My Body, My Boundaries, about owning yourself and the confidence you have first. Reclaiming My Reflection, about making you happy first over anyone else. The Art Of Being Alone, preserving space and time for what you love. Each poem had a selection of songs relating to the poems subject and made it even more impactful I often find when writing with music they works best together like a team I feel and the inclusion of Banks's songs especially as a huge fan of her music fitted with the collection seamlessly.