The Mending is a compilation of poems that illustrate heartache, grief, resilience, and healing after withstanding breakups and breakdowns in relationships with people whom I once loved. The Mending is a poetic depiction of choosing to take broken pieces and create something beautiful---art, and in its most glorious form. It is a re-discovery of self and love, and a captivating journey from hopelessness and despair to triumph and joy.