in the dark
BY DONDRIa
Known for her soul-stirring tunes and captivating lyrics, Dondria takes her artistic expression to new heights with her debut poetry collection In The Dark. Now available, this raw and unfiltered body of work explores the depths of mental health and traces her personal journey through depression and intrusive thoughts. These poems aren’t just words. They are a lifeline, lighting the way for anyone navigating their own shadows. Released in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, In The Dark is here to inspire, resonate, and remind you that there is always a path back to the light.
table of contents
PART I: IN THE DARK
in the dark
masks
broken
days like today
good man
hate sleeping alone
more
i.m.y.
part-time lover
void
denial
taken
a & b
infidelity
poison
numb
part ii: in my dreams
diamond
destiny
run
love's target
late night thoughts
esoterica
influential
love
wood morning
i.l.y.
sweet goodbye
my first love
becoming
Meet The Author
DONDRIA
Dondria is a gifted singer-songwriter raised in Texas and based in Atlanta, GA. Beyond the stage, she’s a fitness enthusiast, mental health advocate, and poet. When she’s not creating or performing, you can find her traveling, exploring vegan restaurants, hitting the gym, or dancing the night away.
Her debut poetry collection In The Dark was birthed in the thick of her most difficult season, when depression took hold and life felt completely out of her control. Writing became her release. Poetry, therapy, and God were the trifecta that helped her find her way through, along with a few good people who held space for her healing. This raw and reflective body of work is more than poetry. It’s a lifeline, created to inspire, empower, and meet anyone who finds themselves searching for light in the dark.
