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STATES OF MATTER: POETIC WRITINGS

Dakota "D" Pierce
5.0 / 5.0
Published: 2025 ISBN: 9798218896287

Description

Transitioning through the phases of existence is rarely a linear path. In this collection of vulnerable and authentic verse, the boundaries between the physical world and the internal landscape dissolve. These poems map the fragile terrain of identity, tracing the evolution of a self that is constantly shifting, like ice melting into water or steam rising into the ether. Written with a raw, unflinching honesty, these pages capture the bittersweet ache of past loves and the quiet intensity of finding oneself in the aftermath of loss. Each piece acts as a mirror, reflecting the universal human experience of grief, bereavement, and the persistent, glowing embers of affection that remain long after a relationship fades. The writing is deeply personal yet resonates with a profound sense of familiarity, inviting you to feel the nostalgia of memories that might as well be your own. Whether you choose to savor one stanza at a time or consume the entire collection in a single breathless sitting, you will find a sanctuary here. It is an exploration of how we endure, how we transform, and how we persist in our capacity to love despite the inevitable changes of life and death.

Customer Reviews

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Allison Schumacher
May 20, 2026
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Incredible First Publication!

Flawless work. Organized in such a clever and interesting way, and TONS to read here. Take your time or binge it in one sitting. D. Pierce has all the qualities of a generational artist. The would also make an awesome gift for any art and poetry lovers you know!
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Sierra
April 15, 2026
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Vulnerable, Authentic, Emotionally Raw

"States of Matter" is a poetry book that is vulnerable, authentic, and emotionally raw, guiding the reader through a series of smiles and tears and awe--of the adversity a single human life can crawl through and still create something of beauty and power. This book employs a variety of poetic structures as each poem, like the title, alters and changes form, keeping me continually engaged. If you've ever felt grief, ever felt joy, ever FELT, this is the poetry book for you. Well done!
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Gina Peil
February 26, 2026
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A beautiful reading experience

D has such a way of describing love (current and past) that makes you experience a wave of nostalgia, as if it were your own. This book explores more than just topics of love - with each providing a new and emotionally vulnerable insight into the author. This collection of poems is truly a credit to how beautiful queer art can be. Such an enjoyable read overall, and I commend the author for sharing their raw emotion and experiences - and can’t wait to read future works!