Diary of the Lost Words

Diary of the Lost Words by Isabel Ho is a poignant collection of poems that traces Isabel's journey through grief, identity and healing. Mourning the person she once was, Isabel confronts the quiet devastation of trauma while holding on to the fragile hope of rediscovering herself.

Her writing moves with honesty and grace, weaving together the complexities of loss and the tender emergence of renewal. Each poem delicately unravels years of pain, stitching them with moments of unexpected joy and resilience.

With lyrical precision, Isabel captures emotions that often go unspoken, from the faintest heartbeat of longing to the warmth of light breaking through darkness. It is a companion for anyone who has endured loss and is learning, slowly and courageously, to heal, one word, one memory and one breath at a time.

Isabel Ho is a young poet and STEM advocate who explores self-worth, identity and the courage to challenge the status quo, and writes about gender equality and mental health. A beautifully produced paperback, new, from Kitabi Chai Café & Book Store, Pune, and online at kitabichai.com.