Time to Love

by Ribeiro, André

• ISBN13: 9798317800550
• ISBN10: 8317800555
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-06-11
• Publisher: BookBaby
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Summary

"Time for Love" by Andre Ribeiro is the culmination of a profoundly personal journey that spans the highs and lows of his life, the emotions he's carried in silence, and the transformation he's undergone to become the person he is today. His poetry is a testament to the power of self-expression and the liberation that comes from sharing the parts of ourselves we often keep hidden. For years, he held onto feelings and thoughts he could only articulate in writing, words he couldn't bring himself to speak aloud. Now, after intense growth and reflection, he is ready to release these emotions into the world, hoping they resonate with others who have walked similar paths.
Beneath the surface, Andre was navigating a complex inner world filled with emotions he would often keep to himself. Writing became his refuge, a way to process his thoughts and make sense of his experiences. He began to write in 2008, during a pivotal time in his life as a young gay man navigating the complexities of identity, love, and self-acceptance. It was a period of profound transformation, as he learned to channel his emotions—love, loss, hope, and resilience—into poetry. Through his poems, he found a way to give shape to the intangible, turning raw emotions into something meaningful.
Each poem became a steppingstone in his journey, reflecting not only the pain and joy of his past but also the growth and hope he carried for the future. This book is a collection of poems that span Andre's past, present, and future. Some pieces were born from moments of raw emotion, while others reflect the person that he is still becoming. They are snapshots of his journey, moments of vulnerability, growth, and self-discovery. His hope is that these words will not only tell his story but also connect with readers who have felt the weight of unspoken emotion or the transformative power of love and loss. May these poems inspire reflection, understanding, and, above all, a sense of connection.

Author Biography

André Ribeiro is a writer, poet, and cultural advocate dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and celebrating the raw beauty of human emotion. With a master's in museum studies from the University of São Caetano do Sul, he has spent years exploring the intersections of identity, self-expression, and community. As an art curator at the Truro Center for the Arts, he curated exhibitions that pushed boundaries, challenged societal norms, and elevated marginalized perspectives.
Beyond the world of art, Ribeiro found inspiration in the intimate, unfiltered moments of life, especially within the vibrant LGBTQ+ spaces where love, loss, and self-discovery unfold in their most authentic forms. Working as a bartender at the Post Office Café, known for its spirited cabaret performances, and the beloved Tin Pan Alley, a sanctuary of camaraderie and storytelling, he witnessed love's many faces: the fiery beginnings, the quiet unraveling, and the aching aftermath of a heart left behind. These experiences, along with his own deeply personal journey, are at the heart of his poetry collections, "Time to Love."