About

Seham Ayyad

Seham Ayyad is a poet and writer from Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Columbia College. She blends her creative storytelling with personal experience in her debut poetry novel, Pretty Poison.

Books

  • Pretty Poison

    In Pretty Poison, Seham Ayyad delivers a bold and empowering poetic journey through falling ‎in love, heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery. Told with fierce honesty and lyrical grace, this ‎collection captures the evolution of a woman who refuses to be defined by pain. Through each ‎‎“strike,” she transforms from the lonely girl craving love into a self-assured woman who wears ‎her strength like armor and her scars like art.‎ Ayyad’s poems pulse with raw emotion and unapologetic confidence—exploring themes of ‎vulnerability, betrayal, and rebirth with both fire and tenderness. They remind readers that even ‎when the world tries to silence you, your voice remains your greatest weapon.‎ Pretty Poison is an anthem for anyone who has ever been underestimated, hurt, or doubted—‎and found beauty in their healing. It is about learning to stand tall, to shine from within, and to ‎love yourself so fiercely that the world cannot help but take notice.‎ Feminine, fearless, and unforgettable—Pretty Poison is poetry for the modern soul learning to ‎bloom after the burn.‎

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