The Ones Who Were Never Mine by Ester Poppy

This was a great collection and concept born from the world of connection these days being online and the fickle nature of apps and swiping being draining and tiring in a never ending cycle of trying to make connections which all vary in beginning and progressing. Some stand out poems to me were: House Tour, the opening poem of the collection was completely Sabrina Carpenter vibes but deeper in depth and sour in tone how letting someone so close can feel toxic when they see the deep intimate parts of yourself and still leave eventually. The Distance, was a melancholic poem of longing to be anyone but yourself to feel desired as you see happening around you constantly. The Pretend Gentleman, was a poem about hurt from a guy who seems perfect but deep underneath the physical surface you find the deeper truth The Mystery, about a kind guy, warmth and cold coexisting, made me think of a guy I knew the same mystery who was all in then disappearing the next minute and never showing true intentions. Temporary, about sharing time with a person and the way it can leave a lingering sadness deep within when you're especially a creative soul, deep feeling and your emotions can spill easily when you get let down yet again. In Another Life, was a beautiful poem of longing to be close to the one you desire the most and how the aching can be more hurtful than the reality of simply even just knowing them. This was a deeply moving collection about the nature and way of dating, love and relationships in modern times.