Decades old efforts to share old thoughts, from new focuses these thoughts become valued. Poems written amidst teenage angst, may help teenagers understand they are not alone in their feelings, and may help parents better understand what their kids are going through. Victoria expresses feelings through poetry that can bring me to tears, even though I didn’t experience the events. Victoria’s words bring new and reminded life to the experience of teenage life - Matthew High school. The sunset of childhood. For some, a wonderful, exciting time. For others, a painful, heartbreaking time. Written by a teenager, A Sunset Through Tears is a moving poetry collection capturing the essence of teenage angst and exploring a myriad of experiences - from the highs of young love to the lows of abandonment, depression, and wanting to fit in and be loved. I long to be free from the pain and turmoil of life. I long to stand with the wind at my back, without worrying where it is taking me, and what time I must return. - excerpt from Longing To Be Free