Poetry is like that one friend that just tells you how it is, and we need those people in our lives. Recently I've been filling my news feeds with poets, so here are just a few that hit me in the feels, some that keep me motivated to continue to grow as a person, and a few that I needed to hear.

1. My Generation

R.H. Sin- R.H. Sin is one of my favorite poets who is actually from the town I go to school in (New Brunswick). My friends and I have been talking about our generation a lot and what it's like to be in "love" nowadays. I think Sin really does a good job explaining relationships today.

2. Self Reflection

Nayyirah Waheed- I think everyone wants to be wanted. Sometimes we change ourselves or act a different way to be "liked"-by not only crushes but friends too. But Nayyirah reminds us that at the end of the day you should be worried about if you like who you are.

3. Who am I, to me?

Dream-Jackson- I've accepted the fact that I will never be liked by everyone. Some people view me as kind, some as mean. Some find me fun and some find me annoying. "But who am I, to me?" To me, I'm a work in progress. I'm trying to be a better sister, a better daughter, and a better friend. I'm learning to love without boundaries and trying to give everything my all. So if someone is unable to see that, that's okay because I know that at this moment I'm trying my best.

4. Life is beautiful

Beau Taplin- I heard once that love is so beautiful because of how much heartbreak hurts.This poem reminded me of the last night of summer. I was with one of my best friends at our favorite beach and we laid on the sand and looked at the stars as we heard the oceans crashing and talked about life. These blissful moments are equally beautiful as it is hurtful because you never want the moment to end. What moments or people make you feel that way?

5. To Love

Rupi Kaur- I think with everything going on in the world right now Rupi Kaur reminds us to take life with an open heart and to always love. It's not easy to love- it requires patience, sacrifice, and kindness but that's what makes it so special.

6. You Are Unique

R.H. Sin- In college I feel like half the time we're just trying to find ourselves. Sometimes I feel like I blend in with the masses and it's so hard to stand out. I'm afraid I won't get that job because there's someone better than me. But here's a reminder that every single person has something they can offer to the world and every one has something special in them- you just have to seek it.