The Black Swan Diaries: A Diary of Poems and Passing Moments

The Black Swan Diaries is a deeply personal collection of poetry written throughout Penelope Brunious’s adolescence, capturing themes of chronic illness, identity, isolation, healing, and self-discovery. Through raw reflections and emotionally driven prose, Brunious explores the complexities of growing up while navigating grief, transformation, and the search for inner peace. Blending vulnerability with resilience, this debut collection serves as both a documentation of survival and a testament to the power of self-expression.