Megan Fox is set to make her literary debut with Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems, her very first book of poems, poised to hit bookshelves tomorrow, November 7.
In this exciting venture, the Hollywood star turned poet offers a glimpse into her world, sharing her insights on the intricacies of modern relationships through the medium of verse.
Within the pages of her debut collection, Fox explores the complex and often turbulent nature of love, drawing inspiration from both her personal experiences and her boundless imagination. With a raw and candid perspective, Fox shared with PEOPLE, “For most of us, it’s not a fairy tale. Relationships are not pretty. They are ugly. Sometimes they are a war.”
However, amidst these turbulent depictions, Fox’ words reveal a profound belief in the transformative power of love. She finds that through the wounds and scars of romantic entanglements, there emerges an opportunity for personal growth, helping individuals evolve into stronger, more complete versions of themselves.
Fox’ journey into the world of poetry represents a significant shift in her creative expression. “Poetry gives me a space to experience some catharsis through art,” highlighting the unique ability of this medium to provide an emotional outlet that acting, with all its demands, cannot quite match.
While the original collection of poems holds some of Fox’ darker and more intense work that she has kept to herself, she eagerly anticipates sharing her work with the public.
With the release of her debut book on the horizon, she remains unfazed by the scrutiny faced having a very public career, confidently asserting, “So nervous? No. I expect a mixture of admiration and vitriol from the public.”
Megan Fox’ Pretty Boys Are Poisonous promises to be a captivating and introspective addition to the world of contemporary poetry.
Keep scrolling to read an excerpt from Fox’ new book of poems, as first shared by PEOPLE.
“a beautiful boy is a deadly drug”
you are an addiction
that no amount of prayers
will ever cure
my cries for relief
floating
unheard into the ether
you are killing me
but my heart
won’t give you up
this thread
through our past lives
tightly wound
around my neck
siphoning my breath
to fill your lungs
my hands are bleeding
from trying to free myself
you offer me a smile
content to steal my life
knowing at least this way
no one else
will ever have me
Copyright © 2023 by Megan Fox. From the upcoming book Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems, published by Gallery Books, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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Pretty Boys Are Poisonous is set to be released tomorrow, November 7.
