The Gravity Inside Us: Poetry and Prose by Chloe Frayne
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When it comes to poetry I tend to lean more towards the classics but, thankfully, blogging has given me the opportunity to hear from so many newer voices. I’ve really enjoyed seeing the many different styles, perspectives, and inspiration each writer uses in expressing themselves.
I found this collection buried in the depths of my TBR a few weeks ago and was immediately charmed.
Each poem was a joy to read as you can clearly feel the author in each piece.. Her hopes, her doubts, her wants, and dreams.
It was spellbinding.
Below I’ve included one of my favorite pieces from the book but I fully recommend the entire thing.
Enjoy!
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The Gravity Inside Us by Chloe Frayne
Publication date: April 6, 2021
Pages: 224
Genre: Poetry
Writing: Captivating.
Cover: 4/5
I want to tell you a story about bravery.
I want you to forget every over-romanticized notion you’ve ever heard about fearlessness;
replace it with the idea that bravery is not an absence of fear but a rebellion against it.
that it’s taking the risk. reaching for the person you want. chasing your dream.
fighting for it all (despite despite despite).
Bravery is hoping it’s worth it.
Stop holding your humanity like a failure and wondering why you can’t succeed.
Fear is an instinct to keep us safe and alive— it’s healthy to carry it as long as you don’t allow it to control you. Perpetuating the idea that we can scrape it from us completely only serves to breed more fear, make us feel alone, and create shame for something that exists (and should exist) in every breathing thing.
Make no mistake: everyone is afraid of something.
Everyone is taking a risk, in their own way.
Every day, people are finding their dreams.
surviving. falling in love. letting go.
moving forward. stepping back. staying. healing.
Every single one of them is doing so despite the fear, not without it.
Set your sights on what you genuinely want and not just what is easy.
Hold hope with both hands. be afraid. jump anyway.
What I’m trying to tell you is:
don’t aspire to be fearless. aspire to be brave.
About the Author:
Chloë Frayne is an LGBT author from a small town in South Australia. Chloë writes with her inspiration drawn from experiences in love, long-distance relationships, traveling, healing, hope, and adventure. She began her writing career in 2016 and has self-published two collections of poetry. She has written articles for notable publications such as Curve Magazine and collaborated with companies around the world. Dividing her life between being at home with her family and traveling around the world, Chloë has visited Indonesia, Canada, four countries of Africa and travelled extensively through the U.S. and Australia, meeting people she has connected with throughout her career along the way. Chloë is currently working on two new poetry collections and can usually be found writing at home, by the sea, down antique store aisles, or carrying her typewriter through airports. It is her sincere and fundamental hope to always be finding new ways to love people.
Chloë shares pieces of her work (and life) on Instagram and Facebook, @chloefrayne.
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This book sounds lovely! Though I’m not much of a poetry book reader, this actually has me interested and sounds like something I might relate to. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad, Nehal, the author really does have a beautiful way with words. If you get a chance to read it.. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! ❤️