--- product_id: 45081160 title: "It Starts Like This: a collection of poetry" brand: "leigh" price: "$26.90" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/45081160-it-starts-like-this-a-collection-of-poetry store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # It Starts Like This: a collection of poetry **Brand:** leigh **Price:** $26.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** It Starts Like This: a collection of poetry by leigh - **How much does it cost?** $26.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/45081160-it-starts-like-this-a-collection-of-poetry) ## Best For - leigh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted leigh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![It Starts Like This: a collection of poetry - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816Mq8-+6hL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring debut collection! *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017* I read this over a month ago and had been postponing reviewing because I wanted just the right words to describe how much I loved this book! It was a true experience to read Shelby's work, and by that I mean I was engrossed in it. I wasn't able to focus on anything but her words, which are powerful, rhythmic, and beautiful. She is amazing with metaphors. I was blown away by this collection, truly. The only thing I wanted more of were pages-- I can't wait to read more of her work! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A masterful debut *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019* This is one of those books where you find yourself baffled to discover this is the author's first poetry and not her tenth because the poems are all so good. I'm not the person to highlight or mark notes, but there are so many good lines I couldn't help myself. The long poems especially paint such a vivid picture, you wish there was more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars You definitely need this poetry collection ASAP! *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017* As you all know, I’ve been incorporating poetry books into my TBR, this is one I hadn’t planned on reading in my TBR. But Shelby Leigh is just so interactive on Twitter, I just wanted to read her debut and review it for her.I really enjoyed reading her poems. My favorite thing about her writing is that she has some longer poems with some substance in them. That isn’t something I’ve found in poetry collections lately.When reviewing poetry collections, I really enjoy sharing with you all some of my favorite poems from the book so that you all can see exactly what spoke to me and what I loved!Here are some of those poems:“Keepsakesif you lend me your heartI vow to not break itI’ll keep it safe within mineso no one can take itand if ever you are lostwith nowhere to roamreach for my handand I’ll guide you home”I thought this poem was beautifully worded and wanted to share it with y’all.” Fears… butI fear youmost of allfor how quicklyyou became a strangerwhen onceyou were my closestfriend”I think this happens to all of us. So I definitely knew the feeling behind this and it really spoke to me.“The DaggerI thought I knew you better than anyonebut even I could not see your swordplunging straight into my heart andnow I am paranoidthat he will hurt me like you didI have lost the ability to open my armsfor someone else to hold becauseevery time I doI await another daggerto break the scar that has finally healed”OMG the truth behind this poem right here. It puts into words everything I cannot. Thank you for this Shelby, thank you.There were so many beautiful pieces in this collection, you would seriously be missing out if you didn’t read it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/45081160-it-starts-like-this-a-collection-of-poetry](https://www.desertcart.us/products/45081160-it-starts-like-this-a-collection-of-poetry) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*