Muse - by Sarah Graham (Paperback)

About the Book

Early motherhood is a time of joy, love, exhaustion and transformation. Muse traces these highs and lows, offering a comforting embrace during sleepless nights and reminding new parents that they are never alone.

Book Synopsis

In Muse: Poems from Early Motherhood, Sarah Graham traces the highs and lows of early parenting. Her poems celebrate new motherhood's tremendous joy, euphoria and love, while also acknowledging feelings of displacement, exhaustion, grief and transformation. This book is a gentle companion for anyone finding their way in this new world-to share in the delights and bliss, to comfort through the sleepless nights, and above all, to assure every parent that they are never alone.

Review Quotes

'Sarah's poems have the power to somehow encompass all of the unspoken feelings I have around motherhood. She puts into words the ebbs and flows of this all-consuming, relentless, tiring, happy and beautiful journey, and her poetry leaves me feeling heard, seen and less alone-through the beauty, and the madness.' - Luka McCabe, mother, midwife, owner of Boob to Food and author of Milk to Meals.

'Sarah perfectly encapsulates the raw, challenging and utterly joyful experience that is motherhood. Her words will make you feel seen and serve as a gentle reminder that you are never alone. This book is the perfect companion in parenthood and will have you holding your little ones closer, wishing you could press pause on this fleeting season.' - Beth Ryan, mother, midwife, host of the Growing podcast and founder of PowerBirth Antenatal Education.