August 15th is a collection of 15 poems written in soft remembrance of a woman who taught me the power of both sanctuary and silence—light & shadows. She was my safe place, my saint, and she is the quiet heartbeat of every poem in this book. She passed on August 15th, a date that split many lives into before & after. But, ***before she died, she made me a promise***and asked me to make one too. This book is the keeping of both . This collection holds moments I've never spoken aloud, family secrets, quiet survival, and the kind of love that outlives loss. It's a soft offering. A love letter to grief, truth, and the women who hold up entire worlds without ever asking to be seen. If you've ever carried love, grief, or silence, I hope these words offer you something glowing and true. Thank you for your taking a peek into my memories. And for listening to herstory .