Poetry
The Sun and Her Flowers
A collection of short, simple poems and drawings in five sections: wilting, falling, rooting, rising and blooming. They deal with loss, trauma, immigration, femininity and healing.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2017
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 248
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want short, accessible poems about heartbreak and self-worth that you can read in one sitting.
Skip this if you prefer intricate, formally complex poetry or are sensitive to themes of sexual violence.
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Quick answers about The Sun and Her Flowers
- What is The Sun and Her Flowers about?
- A collection of short, simple poems and drawings in five sections: wilting, falling, rooting, rising and blooming. They deal with loss, trauma, immigration, femininity and healing.
- Who should read The Sun and Her Flowers?
- Read it if you want short, accessible poems about heartbreak and self-worth that you can read in one sitting. Skip it if you prefer intricate, formally complex poetry or are sensitive to themes of sexual violence.
- How long and how fast is The Sun and Her Flowers?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 248 pages, first published in 2017.
- Does The Sun and Her Flowers have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Sexual assault, Abuse, Grief.
- Can I borrow The Sun and Her Flowers for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Sun and Her Flowers; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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