I'll Cry If I Want To

Poems

By: Raquel Franco

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Paperback | 13 March 2025

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128 Pages

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A poignant journey through womanhood, motherhood, mental health, and identity, with a unique lens on the biracial experience, offering solace and understanding amidst life's complexities.

I'll Cry If I Want To is a poignant collection that delves into the intricate experiences of womanhood, motherhood, marriage, mental health, grief, and the challenges of being biracial. Each poem offers a candid glimpse into the raw realities of life, resonating with honesty and emotional depth.

Throughout the collection, Franco explores the highs and lows of existence with unapologetic sincerity. From the joys of motherhood to the complexities of marriage, every aspect of life is examined through a lens of gratitude and resilience.

Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that it's okay to embrace our vulnerabilities and acknowledge our struggles. Through evocative verses and illustrations, readers are reassured that they are not alone in their journey, finding solace in the recognition that someone out there sees and understands them.

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"I’ll Cry If I Want To is a must read for all women. A battle cry, a mirror, a pathway to liberation—Raquel’s words show both the beauty and hardship that come with being a woman. Though the heaviness and truth of life is present in nearly every poem, at its core, the collection is a celebration." — Lauren Bowman, author of The Evolution of a Girl and What I Learned From the Trees

"An empowering poetry collection on femininity, love, aging and family. I'll Cry if I Want To is a reminder to feel all the feelings, make all the mistakes, and embrace the messiness of life." — shelby leigh, author of from sand to stars

"I’ll Cry If I Want To places girlhood on a pedestal, identifying every beautiful facet, every swallowed grief, in stunning clarity. These poems engulf us in a collage of images, from lipstick tubes to ibuprofen, perfectly illustrating what it means to be woman while constant forces push against you. I think this collection has something for everyone, from budding, teenage, lovestruck girl, to aging mother careening through adulthood. When Franco reflects on the difficulties and small joys of existence, you can’t help but nod along. Say, yes, yes, I’ve been there, too. I know exactly what you mean.” — Caitlin Conlin, author of The Surrender Theory

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