Beginnings and Endings: 93 Poems on Love, Loss, and the Messy Middle

Cover Image for Beginnings and Endings by Axton Mitchell. Vintage photo of a couple in black and white with flames engulfing the surrounding background.


Beginnings and Endings is my first self-published poetry collection. A staggering 93 poem journey through the sparks, mess, and echoes of relationships. From first connection to final silence, these poems hold space for hope, hurt, and unapologetic vulnerability.

Whether it’s a love that healed, or one that hallowed. These poetic works explore the real, bittersweet truths that live inside us all. Written from a transgender man’s perspective, while capturing beginnings, messy middles, and the inevitable endings with honesty and grit.


Themes and What to Expect

Relationships:
first spark, deep connection, heartbreak, reconciliation

Emotional journey:
hope, grief, self-discovery, reflection, mental health

Style:
snapshots, rhythm, motion, concise artistic

Audience:
anyone who enjoys indie poetry, hopeless romantics, and emotionally in-tune folks


“Each poem is a glimpse into memory, moments frozen in rhythm, capturing the edges of romantic connection and personal growth.”


Publication Notes

First Edition:
Roughly formatted in Google Docs, simple nature photo cover, limited print run (~8–10 copies floating around)

Second Edition:
Fully formatted in Canva Pro for enhanced readability and visual presentation


This collection is available across multiple marketplaces for readers to easily access where they are already shopping.

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