When the World Didn’t End: Poems

By Caroline Kaufman | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

Teen Instagram sensation and author of Light Filters In @poeticpoison returns with a second collection of short, powerful poems about love, forgiveness, self-discovery, and what it’s like living after a hard-fought battle with depression, in the vein of poetry collections like Milk and Honey and the princess saves herself in this one.

In her second book of poetry, Instagram sensation Caroline Kaufman—known as @poeticpoison—explores the shock, wonder, and beauty of an uncertain future.

When the World Didn’t End is a vivid account of trying to find a path forward while reckoning with the pain of the past, embracing imperfection, and unlearning the language of self-criticism.

It’s an ode to the awkward silence between goodbye and hanging up, to hearts that continue to beat after they’re broken, to the empty spaces that depression leaves behind. With vulnerability and insight, this powerful collection of short poems holds up a mirror to the doubt and longing inside us all.

This collection features completely new material plus some fan favorites from Caroline’s account. Filled with haunting, spare pieces of original art, When the World Didn’t End will thrill existing fans and newcomers alike.

so,

what now?

how will you make the most of it?

how will you live the life you never thought you’d get the chance to see?


  • Confessional Poetry: Raw, honest, and unflinching poems that explore the pain of the past while unlearning the language of self-criticism.
  • Poetry About Healing: Discover what comes next after the fight is over and find beauty in the empty spaces that depression leaves behind.
  • Self-Love Poems: An ode to hearts that continue to beat after they are broken and a guide to finding strength in imperfection.
  • Inspirational Poetry for Young Women: For fans of Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace, this collection is a mirror to the doubt and longing inside us all, offering hope for an uncertain future.

Editions of When the World Didn’t End: Poems

Hardcover
ISBN 9780062910387
EBook
ISBN 9780062910394

Read an Excerpt

Teen Instagram sensation and author of Light Filters In @poeticpoison returns with a second collection of short, powerful poems about love, forgiveness, self-discovery, and what it’s like living after a hard-fought battle with depression, in the vein of poetry collections like Milk and Honey and the princess saves herself in this one.

In her second book of poetry, Instagram sensation Caroline Kaufman—known as @poeticpoison—explores the shock, wonder, and beauty of an uncertain future.

When the World Didn’t End is a vivid account of trying to find a path forward while reckoning with the pain of the past, embracing imperfection, and unlearning the language of self-criticism.

It’s an ode to the awkward silence between goodbye and hanging up, to hearts that continue to beat after they’re broken, to the empty spaces that depression leaves behind. With vulnerability and insight, this powerful collection of short poems holds up a mirror to the doubt and longing inside us all.

This collection features completely new material plus some fan favorites from Caroline’s account. Filled with haunting, spare pieces of original art, When the World Didn’t End will thrill existing fans and newcomers alike.

so,

what now?

how will you make the most of it?

how will you live the life you never thought you’d get the chance to see?


  • Confessional Poetry: Raw, honest, and unflinching poems that explore the pain of the past while unlearning the language of self-criticism.
  • Poetry About Healing: Discover what comes next after the fight is over and find beauty in the empty spaces that depression leaves behind.
  • Self-Love Poems: An ode to hearts that continue to beat after they are broken and a guide to finding strength in imperfection.
  • Inspirational Poetry for Young Women: For fans of Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace, this collection is a mirror to the doubt and longing inside us all, offering hope for an uncertain future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When the World Didn’t End: Poems about?

Teen Instagram sensation and author of Light Filters In @poeticpoison returns with a second collection of short, powerful poems about love, forgiveness, self-discovery, and what it’s like living after a hard-fought battle with depression, in the vein of poetry collections like Milk and Honey and the princess saves herself in this one.

In her second book of poetry, Instagram sensation Caroline Kaufman—known as @poeticpoison—explores the shock, wonder, and beauty of an uncertain future.

When the World Didn’t End is a vivid account of trying to find a path forward while reckoning with the pain of the past, embracing imperfection, and unlearning the language of self-criticism.

It’s an ode to the awkward silence between goodbye and hanging up, to hearts that continue to beat after they’re broken, to the empty spaces that depression leaves behind. With vulnerability and insight, this powerful collection of short poems holds up a mirror to the doubt and longing inside us all.

This collection features completely new material plus some fan favorites from Caroline’s account. Filled with haunting, spare pieces of original art, When the World Didn’t End will thrill existing fans and newcomers alike.

so,

what now?

how will you make the most of it?

how will you live the life you never thought you’d get the chance to see?


  • Confessional Poetry: Raw, honest, and unflinching poems that explore the pain of the past while unlearning the language of self-criticism.
  • Poetry About Healing: Discover what comes next after the fight is over and find beauty in the empty spaces that depression leaves behind.
  • Self-Love Poems: An ode to hearts that continue to beat after they are broken and a guide to finding strength in imperfection.
  • Inspirational Poetry for Young Women: For fans of Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace, this collection is a mirror to the doubt and longing inside us all, offering hope for an uncertain future.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in When the World Didn’t End: Poems?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem

Where can I read a sample of When the World Didn’t End: Poems?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062910387

Who is/are the Author/s of the book When the World Didn’t End: Poems?

Caroline Kaufman

Who is the Publisher of the book When the World Didn’t End: Poems?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

When the World Didn’t End: Poems is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780062910387) and ebook(ISBN 9780062910394)

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