patchwork: a poet's guide to love
"love is a needle and thread, and i am the tapestry."
Fall in love, break, and heal all over again in this stunning new poetry collection from Catarine Hancock, one of today’s most beloved voices in modern poetry. In this deeply emotional journey, Hancock captures the shifting tides of love—from the thrill of new beginnings and the ache of heartbreak to the quiet strength that comes from finding yourself again.
Written with both vulnerability and wisdom, each poem explores love in all its forms: the euphoria of romance, the lessons learned from unhealthy relationships, and the gentle path toward a healthier, more hopeful love. Through raw, relatable verses, Hancock shines a light on what it means to truly heal and to grow, offering solace and encouragement to anyone who has ever felt lost in love.
Whether you’re navigating heartbreak, rediscovering joy, or simply longing for words that understand your heart, this collection is here to remind you that love is a journey—and every step brings you closer to becoming whole. Hancock’s words are a comforting presence, and a reminder to yourself that love—real, healthy love—begins with you.
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praise
"Patchwork is a beautiful love story: one that examines the tender hopefulness of that first love, the stark reality of the first heartbreak, and the loves that continue to find us as we find ourselves and what we truly need. Hancock masterfully writes about every stage of love, making this a go-to read for anyone who is stitching their heart back together."
— Shelby Leigh, author of from sand to stars
“In her latest poetry collection, Patchwork, Catarine Hancock weaves together a tapestry of love and heartbreak that can ultimately be described as an ode to love in its rawest form, and all the joy and ache that comes with it.”
— Parker Lee, author of the starlight she becomes
"I couldn’t put it down once I started it."
— Danielle, Goodreads Reviewer
"Catarine just gets it SO right, every time. She just puts experiences into words and articulates it in a way that I couldn’t have thought of before. This was a highly therapeutic read, and I can see myself going back and rereading many times."
— Liv, Goodreads Reviewer
"This book was a beautiful, heart pulling, raw, passionate, and compassionate collection, and I loved every single poem."
— Natalie, Goodreads Reviewer