Carpendium

Carpendium is more than a poetry collection—it's a reclamation. Crafted in the aftermath of deep emotional turmoil, this book became both sanctuary and sword for Carline Brown, a woman rewriting her story through literary fire. Born during a season of depression, Carpendium documents the journey of escaping emotional chaos by way of the written word. Through vulnerable poems, raw truths, and soul-deep reflections, Carline turns pain into poetry and darkness into documentation. This book is not about sadness—it's about survival. Paired with a striking visual journey that includes both full-color and black-and-white photography, each image mirrors the emotional landscape of the collection—moments of beauty, boldness, contrast, and clarity. And with "Behind the Words" reflections following many of the poems, readers are invited to go beyond the verses and into the heart of their meaning. If you've ever felt unseen, unloved, or unheard, Carpendium will sit with you in your silence and sing to you in your sorrow. If you've ever fought to rediscover yourself, this book will hold a mirror to your healing. Carpendium is a poetic testament to the truth that even in the middle of your breakdown—you can birth something breathtaking. This isn't just a book. It's a declaration. Escape. Express. Evolve. And always—seize the page.