A love letter to connection—to nature, art, community, the self.
Inspired by the subtle moments of closeness that can arise from something as simple as a shared cup of coffee, Khaila Gentle opts in her second collection of poetry to examine the beauty of connection, the humanity behind the desire for it, the ups and downs that come with it, and so much more. Along the way, she explores themes of intimacy, loneliness, identity, and even poetry itself, each piece imbued with the desire to move, to prompt deep thought, and to spark conversations among friends.
“The place where joy, love, loss and hurt all intersect. That is where you’ll find the essence of life itself.“
Crossroads is a poetic journey through depression, loss, self-hate, self-love, and ultimately, growth. It tells the tale of a young woman’s path towards accepting that struggle and joy can (and often do) coexist. Through sharing her own struggles with mental health along with her life experiences, Khaila Gentle paints a picture so vivid that the reader is able to find solace in knowing not only that we all have our own battles to fight but that it does one day get easier.
Khaila A. Gentle 