by Sarah Cowan is a poetry collection consisting of over 90 short poems. There are four sections representing four stages or themes: The poems are diverse, and evoke a range of emotions as the reader progresses. Many of the poems are certainly intimate, although not extremely so, just enough to give the reader a glance into the poet's world, and prompt reflection. In the author's own words: Excerpt from by Sarah Cowan: "The escape route from the world is carved by the poet's pen, sculpting passion and emotion with each stroke. Through the outlet of poetry, poets choose vulnerability through words. To write releases all of those pent up emotions. Putting them all on this piece of paper to get it into the world and out of the mind..."