without ceremony & more delves deep into the author's mind, traversing emotions such as grief, loss, change, sadness, love, and attachment. while the catalyst for this collection was the loss of several close friendships during a major turning point in life, these poems explore moments from the past, present, and future in an attempt to understand why we feel the things we do. media often depicts the aftermath of romantic heartbreak, but this collection offers a different perspective: the loss of friendship, and the lasting impact people leave behind long after they're gone.