The Design of a Decade: Fragments of a Life in Verse

Some stories aren't told in order.

They're remembered in pieces.

The Design of a Decade: Fragments of a Life in Verse is a deeply personal collection of poetry that explores identity, love, grief, confidence, vulnerability, healing, and the quiet process of becoming. Across five powerful sections, K.M. Lewis reflects on the many versions of herself that existed over the course of a decade—each one imperfect, necessary, and worthy of remembrance.

This is not a book about perfection.

It is a book about evolution.

From the fearless woman who took up space, to the gentle soul who loved without apology, to the broken heart that learned how to heal, to the dangerous woman who reclaimed her power—every poem is another fragment placed back where it belongs.

Rich with emotion and paired with bold, original collage artwork, The Design of a Decade is both a poetry collection and a visual memoir. It invites readers to honor every chapter of their own lives and reminds us that we are not defined by a single moment—but by everything we've survived, created, loved, and become.

Because healing doesn't erase the cracks.

Sometimes it teaches them how to shine.

Inside You'll Discover

• More than 50 original poems

• Five beautifully illustrated sections exploring different seasons of life

• Themes of identity, love, grief, resilience, confidence, self-worth, and transformation

• Original collage-inspired artwork introducing each section

• A heartfelt dedication, foreword, acknowledgments, and author reflections