Sweet Nothings
“Sweet Nothings” is a pocket poetry book full of short, and not always so sweet, poems. Hoagberg writes in delicate fragments, capturing what it means to dream, to love, and to live, all while peeling back the layers of the human condition through an honest, artistic lens. These poems dive into themes of faith, mental health, nature, longing, and vulnerability offering quiet reflections and raw truths. Intimate yet universal, “Sweet Nothings” invites readers to pause, feel, and remember what it means to simply live, hope, and dream.
When Scars & the Stars Combine
When Scars & the Stars Combine delves into the intricate realms of love, loss, darkness, nature, femininity, and mental health through a raw and vulnerable lens. This collection unveils life’s most profound struggles and realizations, touching on themes of relationships, death, healing, spirituality, purpose, and the divine feminine. Each poem navigates the vastness of true emotion, inviting readers on a journey of self-discovery and what it means to be human. With rich lyricism and vivid imagery, Hoagberg captures the essence of the human condition, exploring brokenheartedness and the transformative power of resilience. Though weeping may endure for the night, joy always comes in the morning. Don’t let your scars dim your light.
Reviews
Beautiful, moving poetry
The cover art initially drew me to the book, and the poetry is poignant, amd beautiful. I got another copy for my sister because she loved it too!
— Larissa
Beautiful
Scars and Stars is raw, beautiful, and unapologetically human. Every page feels like a conversation between pain and hope — like standing in the wreckage and looking up anyway. It’s rare to read poetry that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable, but this collection nails it. If you’ve ever hurt, healed, or hoped, this book will meet you there.
— Matthew
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