Gravity of Youth: When Dreams Collide with Doubts

Growing up carries a weight no one prepares you for. Gravity of Youth is a young adult poetry and prose collection devoted to the pull between ambition and uncertainty, hope and hesitation, dreaming big while fearing the fall.
The writing traces moments when desire meets reality: goals that feel just out of reach, confidence interrupted by doubt, and the pressure to decide who to become before understanding who you are. Youth here is not carefree—it is heavy with expectation, comparison, and quiet self-questioning.
Rather than offering easy reassurance, the collection honors honesty. Dreams remain powerful, but fragile. Doubt does not disappear; it coexists with courage. Each piece captures the emotional tension of wanting more while wondering if one is enough.
The tone is reflective and sincere, allowing readers to feel seen rather than instructed. Language remains grounded and contemporary, echoing the inner dialogue of growing minds.
Gravity of Youth moves through ambition, fear, resilience, identity, and self-belief—capturing the emotional weight that shapes early adulthood.
Key themes explored include:
• Dreams under pressure
• Doubt and self-questioning
• Identity formation
• Emotional resilience
• Hope despite uncertainty
Gravity of Youth is for young readers learning to carry their dreams—offering words that acknowledge the weight while reminding them they are still moving forward.