I Am More Than My Nightmares by Jennae Cecelia is the fifth and final book in the Jennae Cecelia collection. I have been enjoying Jennae’s poetry since I first came across her on Twitter. Then I bought Uncaged Wallflower and I was hooked.
I Am More Than My Nightmares focuses on anxiety and fears and overcoming them. This collection is much different from her other collections especially the companion collection I Am More Than My Daydreams. Although, I did have a slight problem with the repetition this collection has. With repeating various similar themes became a bit redundant.
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I Am More Than My Nightmares
Author: Jennae Cecelia
Series: N/A
Genre: Poetry
Publication Date: May 8, 2018
My Rating: 4 pens!
Goodreads Synopsis: I Am More Than My Nightmares is my journey from being engulfed in fear to learning how to let my mind free when it is calling for a break. I have learned over the past few years how to better handle the worry and fear that lives in my mind. I am not perfect. I still worry and I am still anxious, but I know that I am more than my nightmares.
I hope if you have ever had anxious tendencies, these poems help you feel a little more at peace. This book is meant to be
flipped through when your anxious mind needs some time to unwind and realize, you are not alone.
Topics and Triggers: anxiety, fear
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The poems in I Am More Than My Nightmares are written in free verse, which is my favorite type of poetry. Unlike Jennae Cecelia’s other collections, these poems are consistently short, with not many long poems spread throughout the collection. This made it a very quick read.
Now, I’m not an expert in anxiety, nor have I been diagnosed with anxiety, so please be aware of that as I continue my review. I think that the anxiety representation is done very well in this collection. The poems were somewhat relatable to me especially the ones about overcoming fears.
The emotions that resonate in these poems is strong. I could feel the emotions of anxiety and fear throughout the poems and the final sense of relief when those emotions are eased from the forefront of your mind.
I Am More Than My Nightmares is a moving poetry collection about anxiety and fears. It is relatable and emotional. And although I’m not an expert in anxiety, I feel that it is represented very well. I hope to read more of Jennae Cecelia’s work in the future!
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Want more by Jennae Cecelia? Check out Daydreams and Uncaged Wallflower
Has anxiety affected your life? Do you enjoy free verse poetry? Talk to me in the comments below!
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Thanks for the poetry examples. Have a friend whose dealing with anxiety and I think she would love it! Thanks again! ♥️
I definitely recommend sharing with her! I’m not an expert, but this collection deals with the topic of anxiety very well. 💕
I don’t read poetry very much, but anxiety can be crippling. Great review.
Yes it can be and this collection helps make you feel like you’re not alone. Thanks! 🙂
Great review 🙂 I love how in-depth you go. Poetry’s not really my thing but I know a couple people who might enjoy this one!
Thanks! I hope you share! 😀
Interesting. I very rarely do poetry, not really my thing.
I understand, poetry isn’t for everyone. Reading what you enjoy is the most important thing to do 🙂
I normally do not read poetry, but have to say that is a very pretty cover.
The cover is so beautiful!!
Sounds like an interesting collection. I like tiny but meaningful work and I really like atticus. I am not a fan of flowery poetry.
It’s a good collection full of poetry about anxiety and fear related to anxiety.
This sounds so interesting. I really liked the poems you posted from the collection.
Thank you! It is a very nice poetry collection!
Nice review! I really should give poetry another chance. *sigh*
If you find a style and topic you like, I’m sure you would enjoy reading poetry 🙂
Well done – I’m far too lazy for poetry
It happens. Not everyone can enjoy it.
Great review! I admit I do not read a whole lot of poetry, but when I do free verse and powerful poems are a huge bonus. The topic sounds intriguing as well!
Thanks! It’s a really lovely collection! 🙂
Great review Jenn I don’t read Poetry but the cover of this book is absolutely gorgeous and it really sounds very intriguing as well, thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
Thanks! It’s a very good poetry collection! And the cover is absolutely amazing! 😍
These poems sound beautiful and powerful!
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They are!! 🙂
Great review!
I’ll have to check this out. Unfortunately, I do suffer from generalized anxiety disorder… Yay? Sounds like it may be helpful. At the least, certainly relateable, if the poems you provided are good examples of the whole.
Thanks! 😊
The poems are very representative of the whole collection. I hope you find it helpful!