My Shade of Blue

About the Book

My Shade of Blue is a heartfelt debut poetry collection that captures the emotional landscape of adolescence and early adulthood with honesty, tenderness, and lyrical depth. Featuring 143 contemporary poems, this collection explores the quiet moments of love, the ache of loss, the weight of grief, and the gradual process of healing. Through evocative imagery and reflective verse, the book gives voice to emotions that are often difficult to express, making it a deeply relatable companion for readers navigating life’s most vulnerable seasons.

Each poem offers a glimpse into the complexities of growing up, where hope and heartbreak exist side by side. Rather than following a single narrative, the collection unfolds as an emotional journey, tracing the path from longing and uncertainty to acceptance, resilience, and self-discovery. With a gentle and authentic voice, the poems encourage readers to embrace both the beauty and the pain that shape personal growth, reminding them that healing is rarely linear but always possible.

Rooted in themes of love, loss, heartbreak, mental well-being, identity, and emotional resilience, My Shade of Blue speaks to anyone who has searched for belonging, struggled to let go, or learned to find strength within themselves. Its contemporary style and accessible language make it especially appealing to young adults and modern poetry enthusiasts seeking verses that reflect real emotions and lived experiences.

Perfect for readers of contemporary poetry, coming-of-age literature, and emotionally driven collections, My Shade of Blue is a moving exploration of the human heart. Whether read in quiet moments of reflection or returned to for comfort and inspiration, this collection offers a gentle reminder that even after the darkest shades of sorrow, there is always room for hope, healing, and the possibility of finding one’s own shade of blue.

About the Author

Nashmia Zahid is a Pakistani writer, poet, and medical doctor whose passion for storytelling began long before she pursued a career in medicine. From the moment she learned to hold a pen, writing became her natural form of expression. She spent her early years filling diaries with personal reflections and writing songs, gradually discovering that poetry offered the truest voice for her thoughts and emotions. This lifelong relationship with words has shaped her distinctive literary style, characterised by sincerity, vulnerability, and emotional depth.

A graduate of MBBS, Nashmia lives in Lahore, Pakistan, where she balances the demands of the medical profession with her enduring love for creative writing. Her experiences as both a doctor and an observer of everyday life have deepened her understanding of human emotions, relationships, resilience, and healing—qualities that resonate throughout her poetry. Her debut collection, My Shade of Blue, reflects these themes with honesty and compassion, exploring love, loss, grief, self-discovery, and the quiet hope that follows difficult seasons.

Beyond writing, Nashmia finds inspiration in the simple moments of life. She enjoys journaling, photography, and spending time with her mother, sister, her beloved cat, and the stray animals she cares for. These personal passions nurture the sensitivity and warmth that define her work, allowing her to capture ordinary experiences with remarkable emotional clarity.

As a contemporary Pakistani poet, Nashmia writes for readers who seek authenticity, comfort, and connection through literature. Her poetry speaks to young adults and anyone navigating the complexities of growing up, healing, and finding meaning in life’s changing seasons. Through her writing, she hopes to create a space where readers feel understood, reminding them that even in moments of uncertainty, there is beauty in vulnerability and strength in embracing one’s own story.