Had I Become the Sun (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798218699888)

Had I Become the Sun is a searing and luminous debut poetry collection by G. Lafayette, exploring the raw edges of love, loss, identity, and self-reckoning.

Through intimate free verse, Lafayette moves between memory and metaphor, weaving together grief's shadow and the stubborn persistence of hope. Each poem is a snapshot of a heart learning to carry both the ache of what's gone and the quiet brilliance of what remains. From the haunting echoes of betrayal to the soft glow of acceptance, Had I Become the Sun is an unflinching portrait of resilience-how we burn, break, and rise again.

With language both delicate and fierce, these pages will resonate with anyone who has loved deeply, lost profoundly, and dared to keep going. Perfect for readers of Rupi Kaur, Ocean Vuong, and Ada Limón, Lafayette's voice invites you to step into the light, even when it's blinding.

Themes: Love and heartbreak - Grief and healing - Self-discovery - Transformation

If you've ever stood in the ruins of what you thought was forever and searched for a way forward, this collection is for you.