The Light: A Poetry Collection

This poetry collection, The Light, aims to put into words what many people may feel if they are struggling to love themselves, or they are not able to see their value. It aims to remind the reader that healing is possible. Although it may be difficult, it is worth it because they are deserving of peace, love, and freedom. The Light is an honest expression of the difficulties of letting go of past trauma, and learning what love is from God’s perspective. It describes how understanding who God is, through a personal relationship with him and through his word, plays a key factor in understanding oneself and the healing process.
Today, there is an increasing number of individuals who experience mental illnesses, which can be difficult to deal with internally, and even more difficult to express. The Light explores the effects of willpower, faith, forgiveness, self-expression, relationships, and many other factors involved in healing and the development of true self-love. This collection explores the evident change that happens when God becomes involved, and eventually how being with God and learning about him becomes what is cherished the most.

Zaria Alia was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario in a Christian household. Faith and creativity are very important to her, and she combines the two through various creative avenues including poetry, art, dance, and music. Zaria is also an academic, currently studying neuroscience and mental health, and she is passionate about helping people overcome trauma, improve their mental health, and become their best selves. The Light is Zaria's first collection of poetry.