Many of the poems included here are short and uplifting, with messages such as “be yourself,” “you are beautiful,” and “this too shall pass.” They combine the appeal of short, shareable poems with inspiration and encouragement. Also included are some of White’s lengthier prose pieces, which address his childhood, his relationship with his father, and past romantic relationships, among other things.

A song for every season --The intricacies of odd numbers -- On nights you do not remember how to sing -- Why we've come to break unevenly -- A song for those lost at sea -- The ways we fall asleep -- Songs my daughter would have sung -- In your attic, under the stars.