“if you ever read a poem, may it make you feel. whatever it is you need to feel. may it help you heal. if you ever read a poem, may it grow something new inside you. a song. a painting. a story. a poem. i hope that such a poem finds you in these pages.” 'if you ever read a poem', by Dominican writer Gaby Comprés, is a poetry collection that tells of hope, love, and vulnerability. Featuring new and well-loved poems, this collection allows readers to join Comprés on her journey of discovering herself and the world around her through words.