is Rupi Kaur’s second poetry collection , a vibrant exploration of growth and healing that functions as a guide for navigating the cyclical nature of life . Published in 2017, it builds on her debut, milk and honey , by moving beyond personal trauma toward broader themes of ancestry, expatriation, and blooming into one’s whole self. The Structure: A Life Cycle

"borders are man-made they only divide us physically don't let them make us turn on each other"

Kaur shifts the perspective from needing to be saved by another to choosing to be your own soulmate .

Focuses on the immediate pain of heartbreak and loss.