Description
โSitting in the Unknownโ is a captivating collection of poetry that uncovers the raw reality of life as a military spouse or loved one. From the depths of loneliness and isolation to the peaks of joy and gratitude, this book takes readers on an emotional journey through seasons of surviving, living, and thriving in military life.ย
Through beautifully curated verses, this collection offers unique validation and support to military loved ones all over the world. With its heartfelt poetry and profound imagery, the author invites readers to sit with their own personal military journeys and experiences.
Whether you are a โseasoned spouseโ or a brand new girlfriend, boyfriend, or partner, โSitting in the Unknownโ has poems for you. This thoughtful collection stretches over many different experiences that a milso (military significant other) or milspo (military spouse) may face, such as deployment, moving (aka PCS, or permanent change of station), and training (aka TDY, or Temporary Duty).
โSitting in the Unknownโ offers genuine empathy and understanding, inviting readers to connect with emotional themes such as heartache, love, sacrifice, and finding peace amidst the unknown.
thewomanandwarrior –
5 STARS
โIf writing is a labor of love, then โSitting in the Unknownโ was penned in the chambers of the heart.โ
In her debut poetry book, โSitting in the Unknownโ, itโs as if fellow military spouse, Sarah Curtis, has been eavesdropping on our hearts and has seamlessly composed our complex emotions into words. Pulled from her own journals, Sarah takes the reader on a raw, honest journey through the highs, lows, and plateaus of the life of a military loved one. Throughout, she paints a beautiful picture of our strength and unyielding love, offering the reader solace, validation, and hope. Her writing provides the connection and understanding we are always so desperately seeking.
Whether you’re a military spouse, a military connected loved one, or just want to understand our world better, donโt hesitate to invest in this book. It’s a heartfelt work of art that will surely touch your soul.
For a first-time author, Sarah has truly outdone herself.
I can’t wait for the next volume!