texts i never sent

by Ariel Day

these are the texts i should have sent. sample hypotheticals

sometimesi think aboutmy funeraland ask you come?

protagonisti hope you knowthatwhen i rehearsemy life storyon planestrainsand long car ridesyou havea starring role

blockedi didn’t block youbecause i hated youi blocked youbecause i stilllove youkryptonitefor someone who prides themselveson carefully consideringevery decision,i have to admitall of my worst decisionshaveone thingin common

— you're my achilles heel

Genres: Poetry

41 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 21, 2023

Reviews

[Isabella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a cute little pick me up after being in a slump! It was alright! Nothing too special!

[Zara · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was sweet - short but powerful

[Ja.Andre.ja · Rating 1 out of 5]

~ i want to be seen but i'm too afraid to take the risk ~

Hrstka básní (dá se to vůbec nazvat básněmi?) nebyla zas tak špatná, avšak většina z nich je pouhým dětinským výkřikem holky, která očividně zbožňuje Twitter a Billie Eillish. Roztažení jedné věty na několik řádků, užití kurzívy a absence interpunkce možná pointuje myšlenku, nicméně po zrušení jakési formy se odhalí nepříliš hlubokomyslný obsah, jako např.:

~ you never really knew me but i wish you did (báseň strangers in a crowd)
~ i would have told you but you never asked (báseň layers)
~ i faked all of my "orgasms" (báseň surprise)
~ i still think about you everyday (báseň background noise)

Jaká impozantní krása! Goethe se po přečtení této básnické sbírky rozhodl pověsit své spisovatelské řemeslo na hřebík, což by měl ostatně udělat každý, kdo si uvědomí šíři nadání Ariel Day. Chápu, že si spisovatelka prošla v životě nepěknými věcmi, jež z ní zformovaly křehkou a citlivou bytost, to však k sepsání kvalitní poezie nestačí.

[Eve L-A Witherington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreakingly beautiful texts that have been typed and remain unsent to an ex.
A simple yet effective way to find some closure and freedom from your thoughts and emotions for sure.
I think many if us can relate to the thoughts and feelings captured in the messages and concept of the book.
Beautiful and heartbreaking words.

[Diana Book Jubouri · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

It was a really quick and emotional book 🥹🥹🥹🥹

I loved the messages she sent and ones she couldn’t but wanted to because if we are being honest we all have been there. I have messages I wish I could send but was scared of the repercussions 😢😢😢😢

I love this simple poetry book and it was cute I just wish it was a bit longer

[Kimberly Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I normally don’t care for modern poetry. However, this was — I can’t say a pleasant surprise because the themes were indeed sad. I think this was interesting and heart provoking to read. I kinda wish it were longer but I also think it being such a short book left no room for disappointment for someone like me who usually does NOT like modern poetry though I read it to give it a chance at times.

[Sara Chandler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Towards the ending the poems felt lazy, like they weren’t given effort. Although, there was one quote that stuck out to me, “just because we share the same blood eyes and last name does not mean you were ever a father to me.”

[amirahlynn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poetry??

“i would have told you but you never asked.”
That quote is poetry? Poetry has gotten so lazy in the 21st century, it’s honestly sad. People call anything poetry these days. These really are just text messages or even tweets. Nothing poetic or beautiful about them.

[Sefri Kuehn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only bad thing I can say about this book is that I wish there were more poems in it. Because the themes are good, and I know that a lot them will resonate with people. So overall, and fantastic (but short) collection of poems^^

[Jasmine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, but not one that got me rereading each poem because it hits hard. I got through it within 10minutes, didn’t really have much impact and not one I’d read again. Glad I got a free download on kindle unlimited and didn’t waste my money on buying the book which I usually do for poetry.

[Stella Marchione · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good one here! Love this!

[Bekah J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somewhat reflects myself. 😭

[Sky Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a fast read, a lot of the poems were very meaningful and deep in my opinion

[Alexis · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s a very quick book of poems, it took me less than 5 minutes to read. There are some good ones but definitely some cliches too.

[Debs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a super fast poetry read and I loved so many of these! I was sad this one wasn't longer and had more poems/texts in them.

[Nichola Theobald · Rating 2 out of 5]

ok short read of poems

[ザンダー (Xander) · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was ok. It just felt like generic sentences you hear in movies. It was too basic for my enjoyment. Typical heartbroken poems. They were relatable but just aren’t my cup of tea.

[Tilly · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Carrigan Milliron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super quick read! Put my feelings into words for me!

[alyssaa🖤📚🥀 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the worst, not the best. I finished this book in about 2 minutes lmao

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a way to start off 2025! I loved this short poem book! I think all young adults and teenagers should read this. It's so motivating and moving. These quotes resonate with me because of my life experiences.

"i didn’t block you because i hated you i blocked you because i still love you"

"just because we share the same blood eyes and last name does not mean you were ever a father to me"