Matinee is a poetic testimony of survival, strength, and self-discovery. In this deeply personal collection, the poet peels back the layers of childhood wounds, spiritual reckoning, heartbreak, and healing - all unfolding under the quiet spotlight of life's everyday performance.These poems don't just sit still - they ache, they breathe, they bloom. From whispered confessions to fierce declarations, Matinee is a journey through the shadows of the past into the soft, defiant glow of becoming. Whether she's speaking to God, to love lost, or to the mirror, the poet carries the weight of memory with grace and an unflinching voice. This is not a story of breaking.It is the story of what happens after.Matinee is a testament to the ones who carry more than they should, who question the divine in the midst of chaos, and who still find the courage to keep going - scene after scene, breath after breath.